“We want to let people know that we care about them, and that God cares about them. This is a small way that we can show them that we care.” That’s part of how Crystal Horton with North Carolina-based Baptists on Mission describes the organization’s health and dental screening programs. The leaders of those programs … Read more
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 the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is … Read more
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” A couple of recent stories about farming accidents is a reminder of how dangerous agricultural jobs can be, and that farmer and farm workers need to follow best safety practices to prevent serious injuries or even death.
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. “WORST FEARS COMING OUR WAY — IRMA,” Southern Farm Network: The Carolinas have grown one of the best corn crops in memory this year, and it’s looking like one our … 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. “Six quick facts about N.C. A&T’s agriculture college,” Greensboro News & Record: (Video) N.C. A&T held its 16th annual Small Farms Field Day on Thursday at the University Farm on … 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. “Blacklands Region Sitting on a Good Corn Crop,” Southern Farm Network: (Audio) We’ve heard several times over the past couple of weeks how good the North Carolina corn crop is. The … 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. “Land Trusts: Sustaining the Farms that Feed NC,” Public News Service: Farmers’ markets are in full swing across North Carolina, with tables full of locally-sourced produce, meats and crafts. In addition … Read more
