Anthony Hooks spent Nov. 6, his last day as coordinator of the University Farm's Poultry Unit, in the most fitting way possible: sharing his passion for agriculture with students in an animal science lab. He is retiring after more than 30 years of service to the university and its students. 

“Hooks, as he is affectionately known, probably is the most versatile and knowledgeable poultry person in our state,” said University Farm Superintendent Leon Moses. “Not only does he know how to raise chickens, he knows incubation, hatchery, egg production, processing and industry.  

“More important, though, is his love for students. This was reflected in the number of students who flocked to the poultry unit as volunteers and employees. Countless students consider him a teacher, trainer, friend and father to them. 

“Hooks’s work at A&T farm speaks for him and leaves a void that will be difficult to fill. We wish him the best and will keep the door ajar for his insight, institutional understanding and help.” 

Sophomore Milosh McAdoo, an animal sciences major, won the 2020 N.C. Farm Bureau Discussion Meet and will represent the state at the upcoming national competition.

Five other N.C. A&T students – Kennedy Wimbish, Jasmine McIver, Tahirah Jones, Dallas Cooks and Bobby Brooks – also represented N.C. A&T in the competition. The event was planned by the Discussion Meet leadership team, including Deshon Cromartie of Farm Bureau and co-advisors and CAES faculty members Chastity English, Ph.D., and Chantel Simpson, Ph.D.