Farmer Jerry Carroll - Southern Comedian and Farmer

Jerry Carroll discovered his knack for comedy while growing up on his family's farm in Willow Spring, NC. Working alongside his father and uncle, he tended to crops like tobacco, corn, small grain, soybeans, as well as cattle and hogs. Spending up to 14 hours a day in a tractor cab provided ample time for Jerry to contemplate his lifelong ambition of bringing laughter to others.

Jerry's uproarious tale of a farm safety mishap became an instant hit at the local seed store, prompting him to pursue his comedic aspirations at a nearby comedy club. Within just eight months, his natural ability to craft punchlines and stories propelled him from emcee to headliner. Since his start in 1993, Jerry has entertained audiences ranging from 20 to 20,000, performing everywhere from the local volunteer fire department's banquet to the Royal York in Toronto, Canada, where he amused the Ministers of Provincial Parliament.

In addition to entertaining at corporate meetings, conventions, associations, comedy clubs, and country clubs, Jerry has also warmed up crowds for music luminaries such as Michael Bolton, Patty Loveless, Lyle Lovett, and Larry Gatlin. His performances have taken him from coast to coast in the U.S. and across Canada. Notably, he has hosted two TV shows on the Sportsman Channel: "Fishing for Laughs" and "Amazing America with Sarah Palin."

When he's not touring, Jerry can still be found working the fields of his family's farm. This unique background makes him a highly sought-after speaker for farmers and agribusiness events nationwide.