Alice Scott – In the Field

Women in Ag: Alice Scott of Scott Farms

March 8, 2018 by Heather Overton

Today is International Women’s Day and in celebration we are highlighting women in agriculture and the efforts they contribute to making agriculture North Carolina’s No. 1 industry. It’s been a big year for Alice Scott. She recently was named chairwomen of the N.C. Farm Service Agency State Committee by USDA Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. A … Read more

News Roundup: Jan. 6-12

January 12, 2018 by Heather Overton

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. “Former Mebanite envisions community farm,” Burlington Times News: Imagine a sustainable farm that offers programs for veterans, the homeless and felons, classes on agriculture, cheesemaking, canning, animal care, and an … Read more