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It is National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week and state leaders are highlighting the importance of the FFA, especially in a state like North Carolina, where agriculture is the No. 1 industry.
It is National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week and state leaders are highlighting the importance of the FFA, especially in a state like North Carolina, where agriculture is the No. 1 industry.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency for Duplin and Sampson counties in response to the effects of heavy rain and flooding on the agricultural sector in those counties.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency for Duplin and Sampson counties in response to the effects of heavy rain and flooding on the agricultural sector in those counties.
 
Today, the Golden LEAF Foundation and the NC Chamber Foundation, with support from NC Farm Bureau and Google, formally announce NC Ag Leads, a pivotal strategic planning initiative for the North Carolina agriculture industry
Published: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 @ 2:04 pm By: ENC NOW
Today, the Golden LEAF Foundation and the NC Chamber Foundation, with support from NC Farm Bureau and Google, formally announce NC Ag Leads, a pivotal strategic planning initiative for the North Carolina agriculture industry
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health, in partnership with East Carolina University and North Carolina State University, has been awarded a highly competitive Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society award
Published: Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 @ 10:53 pm By: ENC NOW
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health, in partnership with East Carolina University and North Carolina State University, has been awarded a highly competitive Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society award
 
Waynesville’s USA Farm Labor Inc. (USAFL), one of the top three agencies assisting agriculture employers with the H-2A visa program, is suing the Department of Labor demanding they pause a rule change that could cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.
Waynesville’s USA Farm Labor Inc. (USAFL), one of the top three agencies assisting agriculture employers with the H-2A visa program, is suing the Department of Labor demanding they pause a rule change that could cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.
 
A South Florida town is under quarantine to eradicate invasive giant African land snails that can grow up to eight inches long and are a danger to agriculture, infrastructure, and even humans.
Published: Friday, July 21st, 2023 @ 11:50 am By: Daily Wire
A South Florida town is under quarantine to eradicate invasive giant African land snails that can grow up to eight inches long and are a danger to agriculture, infrastructure, and even humans.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program during the 2022-23 school year.
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 @ 11:19 pm By: ENC NOW
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program during the 2022-23 school year.
 
The Governor joined officials from the NC Poultry Federation, Warren Farms, NC Department of Agriculture and Butterball for Annual NC Turkey Pardon
The Governor joined officials from the NC Poultry Federation, Warren Farms, NC Department of Agriculture and Butterball for Annual NC Turkey Pardon
 
Former President Trump has announced "Corn Kid" will officially be his selection for Secretary of Agriculture upon re-election.
Published: Saturday, October 8th, 2022 @ 7:27 pm By: Babylon Bee
Former President Trump has announced "Corn Kid" will officially be his selection for Secretary of Agriculture upon re-election.
 
Farmers and ranchers located near the Oregon state line in Northern California have been informed by the government to stop diverting water from a region dedicated to protecting fish.
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 @ 3:47 pm By: Daily Wire
Farmers and ranchers located near the Oregon state line in Northern California have been informed by the government to stop diverting water from a region dedicated to protecting fish.
 
North Carolina Rep. Jeff McNeely, R-Iredell, has filed a resolution that would urge the U.S. Congress to fight the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rule forcing “the enhancement and standardization of climate-related disclosures for investors” in agriculture.
Published: Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 @ 3:59 pm By: Carolina Journal
North Carolina Rep. Jeff McNeely, R-Iredell, has filed a resolution that would urge the U.S. Congress to fight the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rule forcing “the enhancement and standardization of climate-related disclosures for investors” in agriculture.
 
Today marks National Agriculture Day, a time to celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers and growers as we recognize agriculture’s importance to our nation. Despite the importance of the agriculture community, Biden’s policies have left America’s farmers out to dry.
Today marks National Agriculture Day, a time to celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers and growers as we recognize agriculture’s importance to our nation. Despite the importance of the agriculture community, Biden’s policies have left America’s farmers out to dry.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue the Student Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) food assistance program
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue the Student Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) food assistance program
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced North Carolina has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) food assistance program through Summer 2021.
Published: Monday, June 7th, 2021 @ 4:35 pm By: Stan Deatherage
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced North Carolina has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) food assistance program through Summer 2021.
 
The North Carolina Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is one of seven WIC State Agencies to receive a U.S. Department of Agriculture/Tufts Telehealth Intervention Strategies for WIC (THIS-WIC) grant.
The North Carolina Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is one of seven WIC State Agencies to receive a U.S. Department of Agriculture/Tufts Telehealth Intervention Strategies for WIC (THIS-WIC) grant.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Nutrition Services Branch announces its annual participation in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Published: Friday, July 31st, 2020 @ 2:12 am By: Stan Deatherage
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Nutrition Services Branch announces its annual participation in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
 
Two students will head to N.C. State University this fall to complete a bachelor’s degree that they started at Beaufort County Community College.
Two students will head to N.C. State University this fall to complete a bachelor’s degree that they started at Beaufort County Community College.
 
Governor Roy Cooper announced that Larry Wooten will be the first recipient of the North Carolina Rural Leadership Award. Governor Cooper and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will present the award at a reception on Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30 PM at the Executive Mansion.
Governor Roy Cooper announced that Larry Wooten will be the first recipient of the North Carolina Rural Leadership Award. Governor Cooper and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will present the award at a reception on Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30 PM at the Executive Mansion.
 
Senator Tillis recently applauded the USDA’s decision to select the Research Triangle as one of three finalists to become the new home of the ERS and NIFA.
Published: Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 @ 9:56 pm By: Thom Tillis
Senator Tillis recently applauded the USDA’s decision to select the Research Triangle as one of three finalists to become the new home of the ERS and NIFA.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to select the Research Triangle as one of three finalists to become the new home of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Published: Sunday, May 12th, 2019 @ 9:00 pm By: Thom Tillis
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to select the Research Triangle as one of three finalists to become the new home of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
 
Have you driven around North Carolina recently? More people have decorated with outdoor lights, blowups and festive displays than we've seen in years
Have you driven around North Carolina recently? More people have decorated with outdoor lights, blowups and festive displays than we've seen in years
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed new bills into law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed new bills into law
 
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis is continuing his bipartisan effort to support North Carolinians recovering from Hurricanes Florence and Michael with a direct appeal to Senate leadership urging support for disaster assistance for North Carolina farmers and the state's agriculture community
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis is continuing his bipartisan effort to support North Carolinians recovering from Hurricanes Florence and Michael with a direct appeal to Senate leadership urging support for disaster assistance for North Carolina farmers and the state's agriculture community
 
Driving through North Carolina's countryside this time of year is both good for the soul and a reminder of the importance agriculture plays in our state
Published: Monday, July 2nd, 2018 @ 11:20 pm By: Tom Campbell
Driving through North Carolina's countryside this time of year is both good for the soul and a reminder of the importance agriculture plays in our state
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is once again working to protect American children from unsafe, foreign foods that may not pass U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection or other quality standards
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is once again working to protect American children from unsafe, foreign foods that may not pass U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection or other quality standards
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement following President Donald Trump's speech at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 99th Annual Convention and the release of a new report by the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity outlining various recommendations
Published: Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 @ 1:09 pm By: Thom Tillis
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement following President Donald Trump's speech at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 99th Annual Convention and the release of a new report by the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity outlining various recommendations
 
Today, Gov. Roy Cooper announced new appointments to North Carolina Boards and Commissions, including the North Carolina Courts Commission, the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, and the North Carolina State Board of Agriculture
Today, Gov. Roy Cooper announced new appointments to North Carolina Boards and Commissions, including the North Carolina Courts Commission, the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, and the North Carolina State Board of Agriculture
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the confirmation of Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary and the future of the next Farm Bill
Published: Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 @ 11:04 am By: Thom Tillis
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the confirmation of Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary and the future of the next Farm Bill
 
Today, the White House announced that Ray Starling, Chief of Staff for Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), will be leaving the Senator's office to serve as Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Trade, and Food Assistance
Published: Monday, February 27th, 2017 @ 7:08 pm By: Thom Tillis
Today, the White House announced that Ray Starling, Chief of Staff for Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), will be leaving the Senator's office to serve as Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Trade, and Food Assistance
 
The best place to get an education in agribusiness might not always be the heart of a big city like Raleigh, as a number of students at Beaufort County Community College have found. The students, many of them taking over family operations in Beaufort, Hyde and Tyrrell Counties...
The best place to get an education in agribusiness might not always be the heart of a big city like Raleigh, as a number of students at Beaufort County Community College have found. The students, many of them taking over family operations in Beaufort, Hyde and Tyrrell Counties...
 
The office of Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Thursday, January 19, 2017 that he has been appointed by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) to chair the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Natural and Economic Resources
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 6:25 pm By: Bill Cook
The office of Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Thursday, January 19, 2017 that he has been appointed by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) to chair the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Natural and Economic Resources
 
Governor Pat McCrory applauded North Carolina's Christmas tree industry today as he received the official trees and wreaths for the State Capitol during a ceremony.
Governor Pat McCrory applauded North Carolina's Christmas tree industry today as he received the official trees and wreaths for the State Capitol during a ceremony.
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined local and state officials to break ground on a new green storage facility for the U.S. Flue-Cured Tobacco Facility in Person County today.
Governor Pat McCrory joined local and state officials to break ground on a new green storage facility for the U.S. Flue-Cured Tobacco Facility in Person County today.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved his request for citizens in an additional 13 counties slammed earlier this month by Hurricane Matthew to be eligible to receive Disaster Food and Nutrition Service benefits.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved his request for citizens in an additional 13 counties slammed earlier this month by Hurricane Matthew to be eligible to receive Disaster Food and Nutrition Service benefits.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry passed his amendment to the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 that would give North Carolina counties the final say as to whether their land is designated as wilderness study areas
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry passed his amendment to the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 that would give North Carolina counties the final say as to whether their land is designated as wilderness study areas
 
Following the outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), joint with other senators, on a bipartisan letter addressed to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
Published: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 @ 1:39 pm By: Thom Tillis
Following the outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), joint with other senators, on a bipartisan letter addressed to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, spoke on the Senate floor in support of a bipartisan proposal to protect the use of agriculture biotechnology and ensure that American consumers have access to vital food information
Published: Saturday, July 9th, 2016 @ 5:15 am By: Thom Tillis
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, spoke on the Senate floor in support of a bipartisan proposal to protect the use of agriculture biotechnology and ensure that American consumers have access to vital food information
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) during a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing questioned members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Avian Influenza Epidemic.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) during a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing questioned members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Avian Influenza Epidemic.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) toured Patterson Farm in Rowan County to learn more about local agriculture’s involvement in school meals and visited Tuckaseegee Elementary School in Charlotte to receive input from students and administrators on school nutrition programs.
Published: Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 @ 9:25 am By: Stan Deatherage
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) toured Patterson Farm in Rowan County to learn more about local agriculture’s involvement in school meals and visited Tuckaseegee Elementary School in Charlotte to receive input from students and administrators on school nutrition programs.
 
In the August Board of County Commissioners' meeting the board heard a report from its Finance Officer, Jim Chrisman, on the various alternative methods for financing a "public safety facility" now that the U. S. Department of Agriculture has refused to finance the project.
In the August Board of County Commissioners' meeting the board heard a report from its Finance Officer, Jim Chrisman, on the various alternative methods for financing a "public safety facility" now that the U. S. Department of Agriculture has refused to finance the project.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Novozymes will expand its North Carolina presence by adding a new bioagriculture research and development facility in Wake County.
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Novozymes will expand its North Carolina presence by adding a new bioagriculture research and development facility in Wake County.
 

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