Heather Overton

Keep an eye out for spotted lanternfly.

Keep an eye out for spotted lanternfly.

Since finding spotted lanternfly at a site in Kernersville in 2022, the Plant Industry Division has asked residents to be on the look out for this invasive and destructive pest. Residents who think they may have seen spotted lanternfly in their area are asked to take...

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NC Forever Farms Program Announced

NC Forever Farms Program Announced

Summary: The Farmland Preservation Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced new initiatives to celebrate farmland preservation efforts across the state. NC Forever Farms is a program that recognizes family farms that...

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 It’s Market Time!

 It’s Market Time!

Summary: Farmers markets are opening up around the state, welcoming farm fresh local commodities. Early season offerings include beets, blueberries, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, greens, peanuts, radishes, strawberries, sweet potatoes and zucchini.   Activity is...

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USDA’s NASS undertaking first North Carolina Labor Survey to capture an accurate picture of the state’s labor workforce, mechanisms in place to ensure a safe and healthy workforce and ways the department and groups can help farm and communities with needed training and programs.  

USDA’s NASS undertaking first North Carolina Labor Survey to capture an accurate picture of the state’s labor workforce, mechanisms in place to ensure a safe and healthy workforce and ways the department and groups can help farm and communities with needed training and programs.  

NASS surveys have been sent to producers who are encouraged to provide responses to this first ever survey of labor needs and practices. Today's Topic with Southern Farm Network's Mike Davis Farmers should have recently received or may soon receive a labor survey from...

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