Callie Carson is a lifelong cattleman and agriculturalist. She grew up participating in 4-H, FFA, and the National Junior Angus Association. She graduated from NC State University with a BS in Ag Communications, and a Master’s in Agricultural Extension Education. Immediately after graduating, Callie served as a Livestock, Forage, and Field Crops Extension Agent with Watauga County Cooperative Extension. She has also worked as an account manager, and account supervisor, on contract with global chemical companies. Callie has worked as a Field Rep with NC Farm Bureau Federation assisting 9 county Farm Bureaus in northwestern NC, she also serves as the NCFB Safety Team Lead. They raise Angus and commercial cattle in Laurel Springs, NC on a forage-based operation. Callie and John have two sons Isaac (4) and J.R. (1).