Johnny Rogers

North Carolina State University, Amazing Grazing Coordinator

Johnny and his wife Sharon own Rogers Cattle Company LLC (RCC) in Roxboro, NC.  Currently, RCC raises Red Angus cattle, Katahdin Hair Sheep and forest finished pork.  RCC markets cattle and hair sheep as well as pasture raised beef, pork and lamb from the farm and at farmer’s markets.   Adaptive grazing techniques are used to optimize livestock performance and forage utilization while improving soil health. 

In March 2015, Johnny accepted the opportunity to work with the NCSU Amazing Grazing Program.  This has allowed Johnny to combine his passion for pasture based livestock systems and for education.  Johnny holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee and a Master’s Degree in Nutrition from North Carolina State University.  He has served in leadership positions with numerous ag-related organizations.  Johnny has been recognized as the 2010 North Carolina Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, 2011 Soil and Water Conservation Society Conversation Steward and the 2013 NC Choices Farmer of the Year.