Craig Myers

North Carolina

Craig Meyers owns and operate D&M Farms in Calahaln, NC with his father-in-law. He farms full time which has allowed him to homeschool his kids and spend more time together as a family. They raise chickens for Perdue, grow grain, make their own hay, raise beef cows, and sell grass fed beef. 

He has personally experienced economy and agriculture changes that have directly affected him, his career, and his business. Because of these experiences, Craig has developed a passion for helping preserve natural resources and the environment for future generations to come. He takes every opportunity possible to grow and learn. He aims to always continue to improve himself, be a good role model, and to lead by example. 

Craig is an active member of his community, currently serving as Vice Chair and Supervisor of The Davie County Soil and Water Board and Chairman of the Research and Technology Committee. He has also been involved in the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts leadership course, attended the School of Government Class three different times, served for 2 years on Perdue’s Young Producers Board, attended multiple financial and leadership courses and conferences with Carolina Farm Credit, and served as a member of Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Program and the NC Cattlemen’s Association. 

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