Raised in Winston-Salem, NC, Toby Bost graduated from NC State University in 1978 with both BS and Masters Degrees in Horticulture science. Toby served Tar Heel gardeners for 31 years as an Extension Agent with NC Cooperative Extension Service. For two decades he recruited and trained more than 400 Master Gardener volunteers in Durham and Forsyth Counties. He organized professional Green Industry events and garden shows; he was a frequent guest on radio and in other media outlets.

The ABC's of Lawn Care with Toby Bost

Toby Bost was raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in horticultural science from NC State University.

Toby continues to assist gardeners by writing the monthly online gardening newsletter for Our State magazine and occasional features for Carolina Gardener.

His popular books have helped gardeners conquer stubborn clay soils and grow healthy lawns and gardens. The newest book releases are: Successful Gardener Guide (Blair Publishers, 2011 and the Carolinas Gardener’s Handbook (Cool Springs Press, 2012). He is a garden coach and owns Bost Consulting.

Toby is a garden coach and owns Bost Consulting. He writes a monthly online gardening newsletter for Our State magazine and occasional features for Carolina Gardener. He previously served as an Extension Agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.

The current Board members are:

Toby Bost
Chairman
Elected
Current Term: 2022-2026

Wendell “Wes” Schollander
Vice Chairman
Appointed
Current Term: 2022 - 2026

Forsyth Soil & Water Conservation District Board

Toby currently serves on the Forsyth Soil & Water Conservation District Board for an elected term from 2022 to 2026.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Said environmental stewardship includes preventing erosion and conserving farm soil and water.

Toby Bost, Vice-Chair of the Soil and Water Conservation District Board says that Shields does an outstanding job growing crops and has recently become well known for his delicious sweet corn, but that is only part of the reason he was given this award. Mike’s dedication and determination to practice good environmental stewardship, prevent erosion and conserve his soil and water resources on the farm are the primary reasons for the award.

Forsyth County, North Carolina - Local Farmer Wins Conservation Award

As of September 2, 2026, Toby Bost did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Administration

Toby Bost

As of September 2, 2026, Toby Bost’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Andrew Kepins

Betsy Johnson

Mark D. Apple

Salvet Kalu

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 