Chip Hope, M.S.

Research & Teaching Interests:

Sustainable Agriculture

Education: 

  • MS Clemson University 2001 
  • BA UNC Chapel Hill 1974 
  • AAS CPCC 1981 

Teaching:

SD4200, SD3100, SD3125,SD4125,SD3900

Background:

Chip Hope is a North Carolina born and bred organic farmer and teacher. Most recently, he created, and is currently managing the Sustainable Ag AAS degree program at WPCC in Morganton, NC where he is also the Deptartment Head of Engineering. For many years, Chip has owned and operated Appalachian Seeds Farm and Nursery specializing in growing and selling organic heirloom plants and heritage breed livestock. He is currently building the latest ideration of the dream family homestead farm in Collettsville, NC.

Representative Publications:

Zehnder, G., Hope, C., Hill, H., Hoyle, L., & Blake, J. H. (2003). An assessment of consumer preferences for IPM-and organically grown produce. Age, 18(25), 26-35.

Title: Farm Director
Department: Sustainable Development

Email address: Email me

Phone: (336) 977-1773

Office address
SD Farm