RALEIGH – It’s mosquito season and it’s time for equine owners across North Carolina to talk to their veterinarians about protecting their animals from mosquito-borne diseases. West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis a ...
(Salisbury, NC) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published a Notice of Solicitation for Nominations for its Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers for 2-year membership terms in the Federal Register dated April 30, 2013. "Members ...
Cool, wet weather slowing root growth RALEIGH — Corn planted early in the year often yields better than late-planted corn, but it can also be hindered by unfavorable weather. This year, cool and wet conditions early in the season have stressed ...
RALEIGH – As another hurricane season nears, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler reminds farmers that basic emergency planning can go a long way in lessening a crisis situation. “Thinking through your emergency plan can help whether a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
