Tim Burke

Tim Burke interned at Foothills Food Hub in McDowell County after graduating from N.C. A&T with a master’s degree in agricultural education.  Tim supported relationship building between the Foothills Food Hub, NC Farmers of the Foothills, and the McDowell Senior Center.  He helped plan, pack, and coordinate logistics for CSA-style boxes distributed to community members and supported data collection on senior food service requirements and procurement to identify potential local food products.  Currently, Tim is volunteering at the food hub, working on farm infrastructure projects on his family farm, and managing the Airbnb located onsite.