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February 11, 2020 Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service – NC COVE CITY, N.C. — North Carolina farmers are working to keep their crops healthy amid rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather. Last year, some growers reported extreme heat and little rain…Read More »
RALEIGH — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently approved an updated quarantine which amended regulations pertaining to the production and sales of sweet potato seed in North Carolina due to ongoing issues with Guava root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne enterolobii). Under the updated quarantine,…Read More »
Little Leaf Farms Will Create 100 Jobs and Build High-Tech Greenhouse Complex in Yancey County Governor Cooper Announces $86 million investment in Burnsville Raleigh Dec 3, 2019 A new wholly owned subsidiary of Little Leaf Farms, LLC, an innovative producer of fresh…Read More »
Gov. Roy Cooper Press Release RALEIGH, N.C. — A garden planted in front of the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion uses certain plants to make pedestrians aware of odorless and invisible ozone pollution. Pamela Grundy is a volunteer with the nonprofit organization Clean Air…Read More »
RALEIGH – Pecan pie lovers can celebrate. The North Carolina pecan growers have a good crop ahead of the holidays despite a relatively dry summer and damages sustained during last year’s hurricane season. That is good news for consumers wanting to incorporate…Read More »
RALEIGH — In recognition of the service and sacrifice by members of the armed forces, the North Carolina Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active or retired military personnel during the month of November.…Read More »
RALEIGH, N.C. – Labor organizers says several North Carolina farms are blocking them from being able to speak and provide information to migrant workers. Justin Flores is vice president of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, a union representing agricultural workers in the state.…Read More »
Local farms open for winter events RALEIGH – Farms across the state are opening their gates for travelers looking for ways to celebrate the season with unique and fun farm experiences. From choose-and-cut Christmas trees and light shows to pop-up markets and…Read More »
Rutherford County Farmers Market Winter Market Now Open Through March 2020 The Winter Farmers Market inside Main Street Market in Rutherfordton. Photo credit: Connie Dalziel Rutherford County, NC – November 14, 2019 – The Rutherford County Farmers Market, found in downtown Forest City…Read More »
For first time, guidance would require veterinary oversight for all antibiotics important for human health By: Karin Hoelzer Topics: Antibiotics & U.S. Policy Projects: Antibiotic Resistance Read time: 1 min The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft policy to ensure that veterinarians oversee any use of animal…Read More »