North Carolina is the Pig Pickin’ Capital of the World. At least, that’s what then-Gov. Bob Scott decreed in1972. The governor signed a proclamation on Oct. 9 of that year solidifying the cultural and culinary significance of the pig pickin’ in North Carolina. Pig pickin’ is a piece of North Carolina heritage and history that … Read more
When most visitors think of the Biltmore Estate, they picture the grandeur of America’s largest home or the beauty of its world-famous gardens. However, just beyond the manicured lawns and historic architecture lies a working farm operation. The farm has been part of the estate’s identity since the 1800s, and it’s an agricultural legacy still … Read more
2025 marks the 100th volume of the Agricultural Review, the free newspaper published by the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. To celebrate, we’re taking a journey back in time. We’re digging out some old papers, dusting off their pages and looking back at what has happened in agriculture in the last 99 years. … Read more
