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Riot in the Pasture

Riot in the Pasture
  • 05/20/2013

By Nathan Hardin SALISBURY — Sitting amongst the small city of tents that made up Riot in the Pasture, Pat Burgess held an umbrella over herself, all the while munching on a plate of locally grown vittles. Burgess was one of hundreds that tre ...

N.C. Pesticide Advisory Committee news

N.C. Pesticide Advisory Committee news
  • 05/17/2013

RALEIGH – Two new members were recently appointed to the N.C. Pesticide Advisory Committee. Greg Bunn, a farmer from Nash County, was appointed to fill the vacant farmer position, and Manly Wilder of Raleigh was chosen to fill the vacancy reser ...

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Riot in the Pasture coming Sunday

Riot in the Pasture coming Sunday
  • 05/16/2013

By Sarah Campbell GOLD HILL — Bread Riot’s third annual Riot in the Pasture will look a little different than previous years — it won’t be on a farm. Instead, the farm-to-fork dinner will take place at Morgan Ridge Vineyards ...

USDA Announces Farm Payments Scheduled to Resume

USDA Announces Farm Payments Scheduled to Resume
  • 05/09/2013

MILC, SURE, and NAP will restart on May 8 WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced today that farm payments, which had been temporarily suspended due ...

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Troxler challenges restaurants to highlight local food this summer

Troxler challenges restaurants to highlight local food this summer
  • 05/09/2013

RALEIGH — A new program from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging chefs to dig into locally grown products this summer. The Dig into Local - 90 Day Challenge aims to promote the bounty of N.C. agricultural pr ...

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"Foodopoly" Author visits Salisbury

"Foodopoly" Author visits Salisbury
  • 05/08/2013

"Foodopoly" Author visits Salisbury @ The Literary Bookpost on Thursday, May 9th at 6pm. That's 110 South Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144, 704-630-9788. "Foodopoly" presents the shocking account of how agricultural policy has been hijacked by lobbyists ...

USDA: Final Call for 2012 Census of Agriculture

USDA: Final Call for 2012 Census of Agriculture
  • 05/07/2013

With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging Rowan County farmers and producers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future ...

"StrikeForce" Initiative in North Carolina

"StrikeForce" Initiative in North Carolina
  • 05/01/2013

RALEIGH - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch its "StrikeForce" initiative in 10 additional states, including North Carolina. The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative is to increase pa ...

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3rd Annual Riot in the Pasture Tickets Available

3rd Annual Riot in the Pasture Tickets Available
  • 04/30/2013

Bread Riot will demonstrate the depth of flavor available in Rowan and surrounding counties at the third annual Riot in the Pasture. Don't worry, the only "riot gear" required is a hearty appetite. This local food awareness event, on Sunday, May 19, ...

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Farms, Food and Fun on the 18th Annual Piedmont Farm Tour

Farms, Food and Fun on the 18th Annual Piedmont Farm Tour
  • 04/26/2013

The nationally-recognized Piedmont Farm Tour was called, “something to squawk about” by this month’s National Geographic Traveler for good reason. Happening Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, from 1–5 pm each day, the tour tap ...

The Market at the Mill will kick-off its fourth season May 3rd

The Market at the Mill will kick-off its fourth season May 3rd
  • 04/26/2013

CHINA GROVE – The Market at the Mill will kick-off its fourth season Friday, May 3, from 4 to 7 pm at the China Grove Roller Mill on Main Street. Sponsored by the Historical Society of South Rowan and supported by the town board, the local farm ...

The Market at the Mill will kick-off its fourth season May 3rd

The Market at the Mill will kick-off its fourth season May 3rd
  • 04/26/2013

CHINA GROVE – The Market at the Mill will kick-off its fourth season Friday, May 3, from 4 to 7 pm at the China Grove Roller Mill on Main Street. Sponsored by the Historical Society of South Rowan and supported by the town board, the local farm ...

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Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market Kickoff April 24

Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market Kickoff April 24
  • 04/23/2013

Come celebrate the opening of the 2013 Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market season this Wednesday, April 24, from 10 am-2 pm at the Pig Pickin' Kickoff Celebration. To officially inaugurate the new season, Mayor Nancy McFarlane will ring the Market's cere ...

Field days in May will highlight wheat research

Field days in May will highlight wheat research
  • 04/23/2013

RALEIGH — Wheat farmers can learn about advances in research on the crop at six field days across the state in May. The field days are sponsored by the N.C. Small Grain Growers Association with cooperation from the U.S. Agricultural Research S ...

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Salisbury Farmers Market registers a solid opening day in its new location

Salisbury Farmers Market registers a solid opening day in its new location
  • 04/22/2013

By Mark Wineka mwineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The first day of the Salisbury Farmers Market is a lot like opening day of the baseball season. Like baseball, the Farmers Market is strong confirmation that spring is really here. Antici ...