Gov. Cooper nominated an Iredell County farmer to serve on the North Carolina State Board of Agriculture. Ben A. Shelton III of Olin is a cattle and dairy farmer and the Owner of Rocky Creek Dairy. He was recognized as the Iredell County Farmer of the Year in 2022. Also a veterinarian, Shelton was originally appointed by Governor McCrory in 2016 and is being nominated to serve an additional term.