NC Hemp-related Projects Receive $263,519 The North Carolina Bioenergy Research and New and Emerging Crops Initiative recently awarded almost $1 million in grants for nine 2018-2019 projects to boost bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The conference call may be joined Monday, January 7, 2019, at 3pm. On the agenda is […]
By Kay Whatley Eastern North Carolina is home to farms of all types. Depending on the season, they provide fresh produce, meats, and more — just about everything you need for your table, whether you’re […]
Customers looking for fresh NC pecans for upcoming holiday meals will need to act fast. The 2018 state pecan season will be a shorter season due to damage from Hurricane Florence. Said Agriculture Commissioner Steve […]
The Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The next meeting will be available via conference call/computer on Thursday, November 8, 2018, starting at 11am. Access […]
“Moonlight in the Garden” returns to JC Raulston Arboretum for a seven-night exhibition For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden will illuminate and showcase JC Raulston Arboretum at North […]
From pumpkin patches and apple picking to wine tastings and farm stays, there is something every member of the family can enjoy this fall in North Carolina. More than 1,000 farms in the state offer […]
Tropical Storm Florence Forecast to Strengthen, Approach East Coast With Tropical Storm Florence forecast to strengthen as it heads toward the East Coast, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency and waived transportation rules […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor On Thursday, August 30, 2018, the inaugural Carolina Hemp Festival and Expo kicked off at the Marriott (Crabtree Valley) in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event ran three days, drawing hemp-interested business […]
Events Kick off in Raleigh NC Tomorrow (August 30) and Continue through September 1, 2018 The Carolina Hemp Festival and Expo will run for three days — August 30-September 1, 2018 — and will draw industrial hemp experts and […]
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In an effort to decrease the mosquito population, the city of Rocky Mount encourages residents to recycle old tires and tip over containers that have accumulated water. Used tires and standing water provide a prime […]
The first-annual Southeast Region industrial hemp exposition and festival will be hosted in beautiful North Carolina. The Carolina Hemp Festival will be August 30-September 1, 2018 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh NC. This unique experience will draw […]
The Piedmont Research Station will host Pollinator Field Day on Saturday, September 8, 2018, 1-5pm. Said North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler: “Because pollinators play such a vital role in crop production, it is important […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission is holding its next public meeting via telephone conference call. The public may “attend” via phone or computer on Tuesday, July 27, 2018, starting at 10am (Eastern/local time). This meeting agenda includes […]
A new species of tick has found its way to North Carolina. Recent tick surveys sent to the US Department of Agriculture found the Longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) on an opossum* in Polk County. The […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor On Saturday, July 7, 2018, The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) held a Literacy Day at the Market with special vendors including the Wake County Public Libraries (Zebulon Community Library), Comic […]
The North Carolina Forest Service Nursery Program will be accepting orders for seedlings on July 2, 2018. A variety of native trees are available. The NCFS produces about 16 million quality seedlings for nearly 50 […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission is holding its next public meeting via telephone conference call. The public may “attend” via phone or computer on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, starting at 10am. The public meeting will be […]
Good news for peach lovers. Growers are reporting fair to good crops for the 2018 peach season, which runs through Labor Day. “Growers are reporting an average crop with availability varying depending on where the […]
On Saturday, June 9, 2018, 9am-1pm, during the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, stop by for special events aimed toward health and healthy activities. This date is a Family Health and Fitness Day, including: Free health […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will meet to review and approve research pilot program applications and to consider the permanent rules draft, part 2. This public meeting is Thursday, June 7, 2018, starting at […]
A new book, Keep Calm And Homestead: A Guide to Modern Day Homesteading, by NC-based author Steven E Davis has been released this month. Designed to show how homesteading techniques may be applied from apartment […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via telephone conference call to review and approve research pilot program applications. The public may “attend” via phone or computer on Monday, May 21, […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) wants to know what farms across North Carolina are offering for residents and visitors. Tell them what your farm is doing, and […]
With more than 100 tractors, North Carolina food and beverages, music, a carnival and kids activities, the Got to Be NC Festival promises to be a not-to-be-missed event at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in […]
On April 30, 2018, Hemp, Inc. announced that the company applauds Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin for signing legislation that will allow Oklahoma farmers to grow hemp. Gov. Fallin signed House Bill 2913 on April 23, 2018, which […]
Summer vacation is just around the corner. With more than 1,000 agritourism farms in North Carolina, it is easy to incorporate on-farm activities into your summer vacation plans whether it’s a quick daytrip or a […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via telephone conference call to review and approve research pilot program applications. The public may “attend” via phone or computer on Thursday, May 3, […]
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