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“JoCo Grows” Agriculture Initiatives Continue Through 2022 Strawberry Season (5/17/2022) - The Johnston County Visitors Bureau (JCVB) in partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension Johnston County Center, and the JoCo Grows Agriculture Steering Committee, is working to bridge the gap between consumers and the farming community. [...]
North Carolina Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Oct. 26 (10/25/2021) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting ” to review and approve program applications.” This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at [...]
USDA to Hold Public Webinar, North Carolina Hemp Program Transition, on Sept. 29 (9/27/2021) - The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ state Industrial Hemp Pilot Program is going away on January 1, 2022, and hemp growing will be overseen by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). To prepare [...]
North Carolina Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Aug. 18 (8/11/2021) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting “to review and approve program applications.” This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 2pm [...]
North Carolina Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Aug. 5 (8/4/2021) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting for “an update on the future direction of the NC hemp program.” This is a change from recent meetings, the majority of which were [...]
NCDA&CS Releases List of North Carolina Farms Open for Summer Events (7/10/2021) - Summer travels offer great opportunities to explore an agritourism farm or activity, and visitors will find plenty in North Carolina from tours, u-pick fruit, farm stands, farmers markets, festivals and local foods. The following is [...]
North Carolina Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Jul. 1 (6/24/2021) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its next public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on Thursday, July 1, [...]
North Carolina Farms Open for Late Spring Events (6/1/2021) - North Carolina farms are offering tours, u-pick for flowers and fruit, farm stands and special events for late spring. There are a variety of agritourism activities to choose from including Memorial Day weekend festivals, blueberry, [...]
North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Jun. 1 (5/21/2021) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its next public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications via conference call. This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call [...]
Southeastern Plant Symposium Presents World’s Top Experts and Rare Plant Auction (5/12/2021) - Seven of the world’s top botanical and horticultural experts will speak at the 2021 Southeastern Plant Symposium and Rare Plant Auction, according to event organizers Mark Weathington, Director of JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State [...]
NC Public Animal Shelter Report 2020: Annual Cat and Dog Euthanasia Numbers (5/11/2021) - According to numbers in the 2020 Public Animal Shelter Report, released to the public by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) earlier this year, North Carolina public animal shelters euthanized approximately 10,522 [...]
North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is May 4 (5/1/2021) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its next public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications via conference call. This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on [...]
North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Apr. 1 (3/29/2021) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its next public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications via conference call. This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on [...]
North Carolina: Public May Join Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting via Call on Mar. 16 (3/11/2021) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The meeting will be conducted via conference call and is open to the public. Join the [...]
Vendors: Apply Now for 2021 Wilson, NC Farmers & Artisan Market (3/1/2021) - Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market. This season will run every Saturday (8am-noon) from April 24 through September 4, 2021. The market will be located at the pavilion [...]
Raleigh, NC: Juniper Level Botanic Garden will Open for Winter Weekends in Feb-Mar 2021 (2/23/2021) - Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a $7.5 million gift to North Carolina State University, will open eight weekends during 2021 for public viewing, plant purchases, and free advice from the experts. There is no admission fee. [...]
Rocky Mount, NC: Annual Tree Giveaway Offers Southern Crab Apple Trees on Mar. 1 (2/23/2021) - The city of Rocky Mount Tree Advisory Board will be giving away free Southern Crab Apple tree seedlings at the drive-thru exit at the Business Services Center, located at 224 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, [...]
Learn about Soil & Composting during Virtual “Tree Talk” on Feb. 25 (2/14/2021) - Presented as part of the Town of Wake Forest’s Urban Forestry Program The Urban Forestry Board will host a free virtual “Tree Talk” on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 6:30pm. Led by Urban Forestry Coordinator [...]
Vendors: Apply Now for Space in 2021 Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, Pop-up Markets (2/9/2021) - By Hannah Blische, Town of Zebulon The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) is gearing up for an exciting 7th season. Each month, April through October, local farmers and producers will have the unique opportunity to offer [...]
North Carolina Hemp Commission to Hold Next Public Meeting via Conference Call on Jan. 29 (1/24/2021) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. An update will also be provided regarding the USDA Final Rule for the Establishment of a [...]
Farm & Holiday Markets in Clayton, Zebulon, Rocky Mount & Wake Forest on Dec. 12 (12/11/2020) - Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor There will be a few farm and holiday markets open this weekend. Stop by to #ShopLocal and pick up farm goods for holiday meals and handmade/homemade items for gift-giving. While [...]
Agritourism: North Carolina Farms Plan Holiday Activities, Participants Asked to Wear A Mask and Social Distance (12/6/2020) - From family photos with Bigfoot to choose-and-cut Christmas trees, there are an abundance of fun holiday activities awaiting visitors at North Carolina farms this season. Said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler: “Farms that offer agritourism activities [...]
North Carolina Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Conference Call is Dec. 3 (11/29/2020) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so its members members can review and approve research pilot program applications. The meeting will be conducted via conference call and is open to [...]
See Feral Swine or Feral Swine Damage? Report It to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission (10/26/2020) - The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has unveiled a new online reporting tool for people to report sightings of feral swine or their damage. Feral swine, also called wild boar and feral hogs, are an invasive [...]
Rocky Mount, Louisburg, and Other Farmers Markets Open Oct. 16 or 17 (10/16/2020) - Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items. While we check for current times/dates, it’s possible an update is missed. [...]
NC Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Conference Call is Oct. 23 (10/9/2020) - The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so its members members can review and approve research pilot program applications. The meeting will be conducted via “conference call” and is open to [...]
COVID-19 Assistance Offered for NC Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs (10/1/2020) - Application period runs Oct. 1-22, 2020 Beginning October 1, 2020, farmers markets operators and local food hubs can apply for assistance through the COVID-19 Emergency Aid for Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs program. [...]
Looking for Pumpkins? Local Farmers Markets and Pumpkin Patches Open Sept. 26 (9/25/2020) - Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Fall has arrived, and with it pumpkins galore. Varieties of pie-pumpkins and ornamentals may be purchased at farmers markets, farm stands, and pumpkin patches across North Carolina. In the local [...]