My name is Alvis Briggs Oldham, but I go by Briggs, as the first name is a family name. I am graduating from North Carolina State University this fall with a Crop & Soil Science degree focusing on Soil Science. While striving to become an NC-licensed Soil Scientist, I haven’t decided on a specialty or focus in the world of Soil. I come from Caswell County, NC, or I call it nowhere. If you are familiar with the area, it is 10 minutes south of Danville, VA, or 14 miles NE of Reidsville, NC. I do not come from an agricultural background, but my area is heavily agricultural and has provided ample inspiration for my field of choice.
By Briggs Oldham This summer, three North Carolina State University students participated in Nature For Justice’s pilot internship – Regenerative Farming with BIPOC Farmers. For ten weeks, they learned about how climate-smart, regenerative, and sustainable practices manifest on livestock and produce farms. Through tailored workshops, farm and market tours, and interactions with agricultural specialists, these […]
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