Off the Square – In the Field

News Roundup: Oct. 1-7

October 7, 2016 by Heather Overton

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. “Farm leaders rally for eastern North Carolina agriculture,” Sampson Independent: When it comes to agriculture in eastern North Carolina, farmers have a lot to smile about. One of those proud … Read more

Today’s Topic: Five NC restaurants named winners of ‘Dig Into Local’ contest

September 27, 2016 by Brian Long

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” Five North Carolina restaurants were recognized recently for featuring locally grown, raised, caught and made products during the second annual “Dig Into Local Best Menu NC” contest. Menus were judged on a variety of criteria, including clear … Read more