21 years after ‘Pop the Cap,’ North Carolina beer creates new opportunities for farmers

Twenty-one years ago, a change to a North Carolina law would not only transform the state’s beer industry, it would also create new opportunities for some of the state’s farmers. To celebrate the anniversary of that change, a crowd gathered in Durham on Aug. 13, exactly 21 years after Gov. Mike Easley signed House Bill … Read more

2019 Good Food Award Winners

Eight North Carolina food companies were honored this past weekend at a gala Awards Ceremony in San Francisco to honor the 220 Good Food Awards winners of 2019. In the 9th annual ceremony, the Good Food Awards celebrates American food and drink crafters who not only better our nation’s food system, but also show their … Read more

News Roundup: Jan. 20-26

News Roundup

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. “10 factors that will shape rural communities,” Southeast Farm Press: Expect strong U.S. consumer confidence, an expanding global economy and persistent economic recovery in many rural areas, but temper that optimism … Read more

10 NC companies receive Good Food Awards

Ten North Carolina food companies were honored this past weekend in San Francisco at the 2018 Good Food Awards. These awards are given to companies and products that are exceptionally delicious and support sustainability and social good.  Chosen from more than 2,000 entries, North Carolina brought home winners in several categories. Check out North Carolina … Read more