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MaKayla Gross Souther is a seasoned professional in the agricultural sector, currently serving as a Loan Officer at AgCarolina Farm Credit since August 2021 and managing administrative projects at Gross Farms LLC since 2010. Previous experience includes roles as the Visit NC Farms App Administrator for the NC Cooperative Extension - Lee County Center, Graduate Research Assistant at North Carolina State University, and an intern in various capacities including Loan Officer at Carolina Farm Credit and Agritourism Marketing Specialist at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. MaKayla holds a Master of Science in Crop Science and a Bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University, complemented by a foundation in transfer studies at Central Carolina Community College and a high school diploma from Lee County High School.