young farmers and ranchers

News Roundup: Jan. 7-13

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. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “Steve Troxler, guest columnist: Despite reports, liquefied-petroleum gas monitor is responsible,” Winston-Salem Journal: There has been right much criticism […]

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News Roundup: Dec. 10-16

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. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “‘Tis the season to support local tree farmers,” Hendersonville Times-News: Christmas is a great season to show your support […]

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NCDA&CS superintendent Kaleb Rathbone wins NC Farm Bureau award

As NCDA&CS superintendent Kaleb Rathbone oversees winter maintenance at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville, he is also brushing up on the latest issues facing today’s young farmers. Rathbone recently took first place at the N.C. Farm Bureau’s Discussion Meet, where competitors are judged on their ability to critique and develop solutions for today’s agricultural […]

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Agriculture and social media: Q&A with David Smith

North Carolina Farm Bureau has been an advocate for agricultural and rural families for more than 70 years. The organization now serves 500,000 member families throughout the state. Part of N.C. Farm Bureau’s success is how it adapts to change. In this Q&A, we talk to public relations director David Smith about how the bureau has […]

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