NC Ag Partnership Names Adam Caldwell as Executive Director
Today, the NC Ag Partnership (NCAP and the NC Ag Partnership Foundation (NCAP Foundation) named Adam Caldwell as the executive director. Caldwell brings more than a decade of experience in government relations, agriculture policy, economic development, and strategic partnership to his new role leading NCAP’s efforts to promote North Carolina’s farmers and rural communities.
“Adam knows our state, our communities, and what it takes to get things done in Raleigh and Washington,” said NCAP Chairman Peter T. Daniel. “His background working directly with farmers, local governments, and state and federal leaders across North Carolina will give him invaluable perspective as we continue our work to support and protect NC agriculture.”
Caldwell previously served nearly eight years as a regional representative in the Office of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, covering Eastern North Carolina. In that role, he engaged with government officials, policy makers, and key stakeholders across a wide range of policy areas, including agriculture, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, and military affairs, providing him with firsthand understanding of how decisions made in Washington and Raleigh impact North Carolinians. Most recently, he served as Business Development Representative at Wither Ravenel, one of the state’s premier engineering and planning firms, working with projects across Eastern North Carolina.
“North Carolina's farmers and rural communities face tremendous challenges today,” Caldwell said. “Historic drought, global trade uncertainty, and rising costs are putting enormous pressure on the families and small businesses that work the land across our state. The NC Ag Partnership is well-positioned to fight for them, and I am excited to get to work.”
Caldwell served in the North Carolina Army National Guard and serves as a County Commissioner in Johnston County. He holds a Master of Public Administration from the UNC School of Government and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and History from East Carolina University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He grew up in Newton Grove and attended Hobbton High School. He lives in Benson with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.
The North Carolina Ag partnership is a statewide organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing North Carolina agriculture and agribusiness through education, advocacy, and collaboration. The North Carolina Ag Partnership Foundation, the sister organization to the partnership, exists to inspire appreciation, understanding, and active support for North Carolina agriculture by educating the public on its vital role in communities and the economy.
