Every year the N.C. State Fair thrills people of all ages and backgrounds from across the state for 11 exciting days. Fairgoers get the chance to enjoy exciting rides and delicious new foods. The State Fair is also a time to celebrate N.C. agriculture and the hardworking families who make it our state’s leading industry. … Read more
Nestled in the southern end of Nash County, the Strickland family farm has seen generations of change. Once a tobacco farm, the land is now home to Old Rudera Farm and a herd of Piedmontese cattle, a rare Italian breed known for its lean, tender, and exceptionally healthy beef. Larry and Marina Strickland have spent … Read more
For Wilders Wagyu beef company, based on a farm in Sampson County, the 2023 holiday season could be seen as a watershed moment. This season is helping to put Wilders on the map when it comes to holiday gifts from North Carolina producers. “It’s really only our second season selling beef and pork. So we’ve … Read more
This is the second year of the Young Farmer of the Day program at the Got To Be N.C. Festival. This program, sponsored by AgCarolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit, recognizes three young farmers who work hard everyday to impact our state’s agriculture industry & blaze the trail for a strong future. Individuals either … Read more
The dairy industry is a fine-tuned machine. From the farm to milk processors to the grocery store, today’s dairy industry is regional in scope and streamlined to run in a most efficient manner. In North Carolina today, there are about 47,000 head of dairy cattle to provide fresh, wholesome milk to residents, compared with 81,000 … Read more
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. “919 Beer: Sweet potato lager,” WRAL: (Video) February is Sweet Potato month and what better way to celebrate North Carolina’s dominance in the sweet potato industry, than drinking sweet potato beer. … Read more
