When folks think of the N.C. State Fair, one thing that comes to mind is the delicious food creations. The State Fair not only has various tasty treats to grab from vendors, but it also hosts food competitions! Throughout the entire duration of the fair is the Home Chef Challenge — a series of contests … Read more
Summary: As of June 1, the ban on public poultry sales and shows has been lifted because no new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been found in the state. Poultry owners are encouraged to continue to follow strict biosecurity measures and monitor their flocks since HPAI has affected 35 states. I wanted to … Read more
It’s National Slow Cooker Month and the very end of football season so celebrate with this recipe. The chicken and leek combo is the best for a cold day and for any football get-together. North Carolina ranks 7th in the U.S. for chicken production and is home to nearly 23,300 chicken farms. With leeks also … Read more
September is National Chicken Month. North Carolina ranks 3rd nationally in broilers, contributing nearly $3.5 billion of total farming cash receipts. According to the N.C. Poultry Federation, the poultry industry’s economic impact for NC is $36.6 billion. More than 5,700 farm families produce poultry and eggs in our state. Which is great news, considering the … Read more
