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Summertime is a busy time in agriculture.

Summertime is a busy time in agriculture.

Summary: Blink and summer will be over! Farmers markets are busy with fresh new products coming in daily and special commodity day events planned. In addition, research stations across the state are hosting field days to share the latest research with local farmers....

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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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Four promotions announced at the department

Four promotions announced at the department

Summary: New faces moving into leadership roles in the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Three department employees are promoted and one is joining the department from N.C. State. I'm happy to report that we have four people...

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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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