In celebration of National Farmers Market Week we’ve worked with NCDA&CS Marketing Division’s dietician, Freda Butner, to bring you healthy and delicious seasonal recipes that use plenty of ingredients bountiful at farmers markets across the state. Check out her...
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Recipes that celebrate our Farmers Markets: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Herbs
In celebration of National Farmers Market Week we’ve worked with NCDA&CS Marketing Division’s dietician, Freda Butner, to bring you healthy and delicious seasonal recipes that use plenty of ingredients bountiful at farmers markets across the state. Check out her...
Recipes that celebrate our Farmers Markets: Vegetarian Tacos with Avocado Sauce
In celebration of National Farmers Market Week we've worked with NCDA&CS Marketing Division's dietician, Freda Butner, to bring you healthy and delicious seasonal recipes that use plenty of ingredients bountiful at farmers markets across the state. Check out her...
County Fair season is in full swing. Events being held across the state August through late October.
Summary: County fairs are annual traditions that bring communities together, showcasing local talent and highlighting agriculture in the area. The season hits its peak run August through late October across the state. Look for a list of county agricultural fairs on...
Education meets hands-on experience through summer internship at the Mountain Research Station
Summer break is a time when many college students decide whether to spend their summer at the beach or the mountains. While other students utilize this time for career-building internships. Students who spend the summer interning at the Mountain Research Station in...
Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center is already being put to the test. High path avian influenza, animal necropsies, dog treat recall – busy times at the lab. The lab has hosted a number of registered pesticide technician schools where training and testing is provided to structural pest control operators and technicians.
The official opening of the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center happened in late March, but there has been no shortage of work for the newly opened lab center. If you pay attention to local news stories, you may have even heard about investigations and tests...
A number of upcoming field days are planned in July, August and September. Good time for growers to learn about the latest efforts being made with specific commodities.
Summary: We are fortunate in North Carolina to have 18 research stations operated in cooperation with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service, N.C. State University and N.C. A&T State University. In the coming months a number of field days are...
N.C. Forest Service’s annual seedling sale underway.
Summary: The North Carolina Forest Service is now taking orders for seedlings as part of its annual Nursery and Tree Improvement Program sale. Landowners can buy in quantities as small as 10 or in bigger bulk orders of 100 seedlings or greater. This sale provides...
Time for Sunflowers! Tips for taking the best pictures on your trip to the field
Sunny days lead to sunflowers. It’s the colorful time of year where farms across the state are open to public viewing of the flower that is synonymous with summer. These happy flowers are native to North America and are known for tracking the sun throughout the day....
As hurricane season begins, have a plan and review it for storm and hurricane readiness.
North Carolina is no stranger to hurricanes and tropical storms, so being prepared and reviewing your emergency plans with family and workers before a storm hits is important. Today's Topic with Southern Farm Network's Mike Davis North Carolina farmers are dealing...
NC Ag Commissioner Troxler Announces Spotted Lanternfly Detected in Kernersville
Click here to listen to Commissioner Troxler speak to Southern Farm Network's Mike Davis about the detection We have made our first discovery of an established presence of the spotted lanternfly in North Carolina. Initial surveys indicate the known...
Department offering Phase 4 of IMPEC grants. Deadline to apply is Sept. 1
The application period for Phase 4 of IMPEC grants is open, with proposals due by Sept. 1. The grants are targeted to small to mid-sized independent meat and seafood processors. Summary of Talking Points: We recently opened Phase 4 of the IMPEC grants for small- to mid-sized independent meat and seafood processors. Listeners may […]