Meet Our Staff
Travis BirdsellExtension Agent, Agriculture
(336) 846-5850 travis_birdsell@ncsu.eduAshe County
Dr. John FramptonProfessor and Extension Specialist, Christmas Trees
(919) 515-7580 john_frampton@ncsu.eduForestry & Environmental Resources
Dr. Dennis HazelExtension Specialist and Associate Professor
(919) 515-5573 dennis_hazel@ncsu.eduForestry & Environmental ResourcesJeff OwenArea Extension Specialist (Christmas Trees)
(828) 684-3562 jeff_owen@ncsu.eduForestry & Environmental Resources
Dr. Jill SidebottomExtension Specialist (Mountain Conifer IPM)
(828) 684-3562 jill_sidebottom@ncsu.eduForestry & Environmental Resources