Raymond Norton fell in love with farming at an early age. Retirement has only given him more time to work at the hobby he loves. Photos by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star
Life on the farm
Latresa Phillips
* 4th in a 5-part series
Mill Creek – If you are a farmer in Graham County, there is a good chance Raymond Norton is a familiar name.
Norton has been farming and helping farmers of Graham County for 55 years, with 30 years spent working for the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Office.
Thursday, July 24, 2025