NC Pecan Growers Expect Plentiful Crop

October 21, 2020

After several years of weather-related setbacks, NC pecan growers are reporting a strong crop. That is welcome news for farmers...

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Agritourism Farms Take Precautions During Fall Season

October 7, 2020

Agritourism Farms Take Precautions During Fall Season. With fall’s arrival, many families will be looking to visit local farms for...

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Organic Certification Cost-Share Assistance

October 6, 2020

NCD&CS Offers Organic Certification Cost-share Assistance. Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the cost of...

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North Carolina Produce Avialability

September 2, 2020

North Carolina produce availability, this time of year you hear a lot about Cole and Cruciferous vegetables.  They are vegetables...

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Assistance Planning Your Farm Experiences

September 2, 2020

Are you looking for assistance planning your farm experiences? Is your farm offering virtual learning, small group tours, a drive-through...

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Military Produce Group Joins Farmers To Families Program

August 6, 2020

Military Produce Group (MPG) was awarded a contract to participate in the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Within a...

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How To Stay Connected With Customers Online

August 6, 2020

There is a burgeoning interest among consumers in local foods, and the local food system is adapting to meet those...

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Increasing Meat Production and Capacity Grant Program

July 13, 2020

Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler is pleased to announce the creation of the Increasing Meat Production Efficiency and Capacity (IMPEC)...

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Shipley Farms 2020 Virtual Chef Social, Part II

June 5, 2020

With the success of our first ever virtual Chef's Social, we decided to do it again!  Watch part two of...

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Watch The First Shipley Farms Virtual Chef Social

May 20, 2020

Shipley Farms Beef in Vilas, NC typically has an annual farm tour and chef social this time of year. Got...

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Celebrate Blueberry Season With These Kid-Friendly Recipes

May 15, 2020

Celebrate Blueberry Season With These Kid-Friendly Recipes! With students out of school and families cooking more meals at home than...

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Shipley Farms 2020 Virtual Chef Social

May 13, 2020

Any other year, Bob, Gray and the Shipley family would be inviting you to our annual Springtime Chef-Butcher Social and...

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