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Strawberries Spring 2022. Photo: Kay Whatley
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“JoCo Grows” Agriculture Initiatives Continue Through 2022 Strawberry Season

May 17, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

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. […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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NC Poultry Shows and Public Sales Suspended until Further Notice Due to High Path Avian Influenza

April 5, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

Poultry owners urged to keep birds indoors and report sick birds North Carolina’s State Veterinarian Mike Martin announced on April 5, 2022, that all North Carolina poultry shows, and public sales will be suspended due […]

Source: NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Agricultural Highlights from across North Carolina

July 12, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Check out these local stories recently highlighted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). Eastern NC (Nash County) Department aid helps restore ponds, protect watersheds When Hurricane Matthew swept through eastern […]

Vendor Fair at Briley's Farm Market in Greenville, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley (Dec 5 2020)
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North Carolina Farms Open for Late Spring Events

June 1, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

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, […]

Heritage Breeds Forever stamps to be dedicated by the US Postal Service on May 17, 2021. Source: USPS
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USPS: Heritage Breeds Live On in New Forever Stamps

April 17, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

With unique traits, versatility and adaptability, heritage livestock breeds return us to our agricultural roots. The US Postal Service (USPS) pays homage to the priceless genetic diversity of heritage breeds with 10 different Forever stamps […]

Vendor Fair at Briley's Farm Market in Greenville, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley (Dec 5 2020)
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Agritourism: North Carolina Farms Plan Holiday Activities, Participants Asked to Wear A Mask and Social Distance

December 6, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

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 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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North Carolina Residents Warned Not to Plant Unsolicited Foreign Seed Sent to Them

July 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order, from China or other foreign sources, are advised not to plant these seeds because they could be a pathway for introduction of […]

Source: Got to Be NC Festival
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Got to be NC Festival Canceled for Safety of Visitors

April 16, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Got to Be NC Festival announced on April 15, 2020 that the 2020 edition of the event, slated for May 15-17, 2020 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC has been canceled. […]

Hemp field under the North Carolina blue sky. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NCDA&CS Programs Award $1 million for R&D Related to Bioenergy and New Crops

February 5, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program recently awarded $1 million in grants for 15 projects aimed at boosting bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the state. The Bioenergy […]

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NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Accepting Ag Grant Applications

January 28, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is accepting applications for 2020 grant projects that will enhance communities affected by the downturn in the tobacco industry. Applications information is available at www.tobaccotrustfund.org for qualifying organizations. The deadline […]

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Lenoir County Fair is Oct. 8-12

October 4, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Head to the Lenoir County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Road, Kinston, North Carolina, for the 64th-annual Lenoir County Fair, which will run for five days — October 8-12, 2019. There’s much to see and enjoy, with […]

Photo from the Deans Farm Market Easter 2018 agritourism event. Source: Deans Farm Market, Wilson, NC
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North Carolina Farms Open for Spring Agritourism Events

March 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Travelers and locals looking for unique farm experiences will have plenty of options this spring, as farms across the state open their gates to welcome visitors. Agritourism options include Easter egg hunts, strawberry picking, Mother’s […]

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NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Accepting Applications for Ag Grants

January 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The 2019 Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is accepting applications for grant projects that will enhance communities affected by the downturn in the tobacco industry. Supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development […]

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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NC Bioenergy Research, New and Emerging Crops, Grant Recipients Announced

January 8, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

Got to be NC Festival 2018 banner. Source: NC Department of Agriculture, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Agricultural Activities & More at the Got to Be NC Festival May 18-20

May 10, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

Food Business logo. Source: NCDA&CS
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Registration Open for NCDA&CS 2018 Food Business Conference

December 5, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Today the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) announced that registration is open for their sixth-annual Food Business Conference. The Conference will be held in Durham NC on February […]

Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, COP23
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Human Food Insecurity, Malnutrition, Poverty, and Climate Change

November 14, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Emissions from the agriculture sectors are set to increase in the future, further contributing to climate change, unless the world adopts sustainable, climate-smart ways of producing, transporting, processing and consuming food, FAO Director-General José Graziano da […]

Example Soil Sample Form. Source: NCDA&CS, Raleigh NC.
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Soil Testing Fees Go into Effect Dec. 1

November 8, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Sample and Submit Now to Avoid Fees By David Hardy, NCDA&CS Fall is not only a great time of year for football, pumpkin spice, and changing leaves, it is also an excellent time to take […]

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NIFA to Support Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities

November 1, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

On November 1, 2017, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support to develop local and self-reliant food systems, such as farm to table enterprises that bring […]

Honeybee photo. Source: NC Extension Service, www.ces.ncsu.edu
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NC Farmland Preservation and Beehive Grant Applications Due By Dec. 15

October 23, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Dewitt Hardee, NCDA&CS Farmland Preservation North Carolina county governments, nonprofit groups, and certified beekeepers pursuing farmland preservation projects and beehive grants have until December 15, 2017 to apply for funding assistance from the North […]

Source: Center for Constitutional Rights
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Civil Liberties Groups Release First Report on Ag-Gag Laws

September 7, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Jen Nessel, ccrjustice.org On September 6, 2017, the Center for Constitutional Rights and Defending Rights & Dissent released a comprehensive report on state ag-gag laws, which prohibit whistleblowing and undercover investigations in animal agriculture. […]

Source: National Hurricane Center, NOAA
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NC Waives Motor Vehicle Regulations to Help Farmers Prep for Hurricane Irma

September 7, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Heather Overton, NCDA&CS PIO On September 7, 2017, North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Governor Roy Cooper’s issuance of Executive Orders 20 and 21 in preparation for Hurricane Irma: […]

Example Soil Sample Form. Source: NCDA&CS, Raleigh NC.
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NC Ag: Consider Soil Testing Now for Fescue Fertilizer Recommendations

August 26, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Jagathi Kamalakanthan, NCDA&CS Agronomic Services Division Fescue is a popular cool-season grass that is grown in many parts of the state, with major growth happening between September and June. For this reason, fertilizer applications, […]

Martin Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Photo: Kay Whatley 2017
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NC Board of Agriculture to Meet on Aug. 23

August 15, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tina Hlabse, NCDA&CS The North Carolina Board of Agriculture will hold its quarterly meeting Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 2pm in the Martin Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh […]

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Study: Boosting Soil’s Sponge-Like Qualities Would Help Farmers, Communities Combat Floods and Droughts

August 12, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Adopting No-Till Farming, Cover Crops and Perennials Among Other Practices Could Increase Soil’s Ability to Retain Water, Cut Storm Runoff by 15% By Elliott Negin, Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) Farming practices that keep soil covered […]

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First NC Hemp Product Now Processing in Spring Hope NC Facility

August 3, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

On August 2, 2017, Hemp, Inc. announced that after 3-1/2 years, millions of dollars spent on purchasing, disassembling, transporting, reassembling, rebuilding, refurbishing, beta testing and debugging, the largest multipurpose industrial hemp processing facility in the […]

Statewide Industrial Hemp Field Day 2017 flyer. Source: NCDA&CS
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Registration Open for Inaugural Industrial Hemp Field Day on Aug. 16

August 2, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Space Limited to First 85 Registrants The North Carolina Cooperative Extension is holding the first Statewide Industrial Hemp Field Day. This new event is scheduled for August 16, 2017, 5-7:30pm, at the Piedmont Research Station, 8350 Sherrills […]

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NC 2017 Food Safety Forum is Aug. 15

July 30, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Brian Long, NCDA&CS Helping small farms prepare for new federal food safety rules will be among topics covered at the 13th-annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum on August 15, 2017, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. […]

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Reported in the Midcontinental Journal of Archaeology 2015, a bobcat appears to have been buried in a human-like, loving, and bejeweled fashion. The bobcat grave was discovered in Illinois, and dates back to somewhere around […]

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