Today we’d like to introduce you to Joseph Nesbit.
Hi Joseph, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I was introduced to agriculture at a young age by two of my uncles. This drove me to start gardening when I was in the third grade and all the way to the present day. My love for growing vegetables, agriculture, and involvement with the National FFA Organization gave me interests that inspired me to major in Agriculture in college. I received a B.S degree in Agriculture Education from Fort Valley State University and an M.S degree in Agriculture Education from North Carolina A & T State University.
I’m currently working on a specialist degree in agriculture from Auburn University as well. My love for agriculture inspired me to be an agriculture teacher in my hometown to educate today’s generation on the importance of agriculture and self-sustainability. Over the years, I understood the importance of growing your own food and how people love fresh veggies. Therefore I started a small business called Red Clay Produce LLC., in which I sell products to people in the community and other nearby places. I farm on family land that has been in the family for over 100 years.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I can say that is has been a smooth road because I’m passionate about agriculture and it comes naturally to me.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
In my professional career, I am an agriculture education teacher in my hometown of Greensboro, Georgia. I had the opportunity to come back to the place where it all started and teach students about agriculture and its many different options. I wanted to come back and change the narrative on how a lot of people think it’s just farming. Farming is a huge part and one of the most important parts of agriculture, but I think it’s important that students know that there are over 300 different career jobs in agriculture in the areas of plant science, animal science, agriculture economics, education, state and federal level jobs, soil sciences, forestry, natural resources, and agriculture mechanics, plus many more. By giving students this type of information, hopefully, it will spark their interests in an agriculture career.
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
One of the most important lessons that I’ve learned during covid-19 is that you have to appreciate the good moments while you have them and make a positive impact when you have the chance.
Contact Info:
- Email: redclayproducellc@gmail.com
- Instagram: redclayproduce_llc
