• By Jeffrey Cates
• Posted Monday, August 29, 2022

Derek Morris - Horticulture Technician

September 10th, 2022 is the scheduled date for the annual Pawpaw tree field day. Hosted by the Forsyth County, N.C. Cooperative Extension office, this event promises tropical flavor and community enrichment opportunities. A long standing advocate of the native fruit is Derek Morris. He has been a N.C. Cooperative Extension employee for 22 years, currently serving as a horticulture technician. He was born here in Winston-Salem and he has lived here his entire life. Take a look at his full interview.