University of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom recently talked with the Field Experiences and Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals classes at the UMO Kornegay Student Farm. Using his own personal agriculture experience, Croom shared insights about farm life, tractor safety, and making the most of opportunities. Following the presentation, Croom drove one of the farm’s tractors while several students set cabbage plants from the back of the planter.
Pictured is Dr. H. Edward Croom driving the tractor and left to right on planter: Agriculture major Austin Nixon of Kenly NC; Agriculture; Agribusiness major Brandon Rogers of Williamston, NC; Agricultural Production Systems major Andrew Ingram of Goldsboro, NC; and Environmental and Natural Resources major Amelia Denning of Kenly, NC. 
niversity of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom recently talked with the Field Experiences and Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals classes at the UMO Kornegay Student Farm.
“There are not many university presidents that would be willing, or even knowledgeable enough about farm equipment, to jump on a tractor and get to work,” said Dr. Sandy Maddox, Dean – School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. “Our students appreciated Dr. Croom’s candid conversation and his willingness to get his hands dirty as they set about the work of spring planting.”
Dr. Croom previously served as superintendent of Johnston County Schools from 2009 to 2016.
