Taylor Parrish
Taylor Parrish is the Social Media Coordinator in the Public Affairs division of the Department. An alumni of N.C. State University and former Marketing and Sales Assistant with Scott Farms, a sixth-generation sweet potato farm out of Lucama, N.C., she is no stranger to the world of agriculture. Football and singing are two of her favorite things.
N.C. Forest Service helps those across the state and beyond
The N.C. Forest Service helps individuals across the state with many things throughout the year, including forest and wildfire management. Not only do they help people within our state, but many employees are also dispatched to other states affected by
Flying Farmer Soars Past Industry Expectations
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers or agriculture industry workers. Brandon Batten with Triple B Farms and The Flying Farmer LLC is one of those industry leaders.
A Day In The Life Of A Farm Wife
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers or agriculture industry workers. Meredith Bernard, also known as This Farm Wife, is one of those industry leaders. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign
Fostering the Next Generation of N.C. Agriculture Leaders
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers or agriculture industry workers. Ally Edwards, an Agriculture Science Teacher at North Johnston Middle School, is one of those industry leaders.
A child’s dream turns reality at Guernsey Girl Creamery
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers, including young farmers just starting out in the industry. Ashley McMurry with Guernsey Girl Creamery in Shelby is one of those
Pace Family Farms Seeks to Educate the Public on the Importance of N.C. Agriculture
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Michelle Pace Davis, with Pace Family Farms, is one of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on
Porter Farms: Bringing a Competitive Edge to the Farming Industry
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers, including young farmers just starting out in the industry. Jared Porter with Porter Farms Inc. in Mt. Pleasant is one of
Celebrating Carolina Cuisine With Local Ingredients
On Monday, August 9th, the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA), hosted its fifth annual NCRLA Chef Showdown event at Bay 7 in Durham. As the driving force behind North Carolina’s restaurant & foodservice industries, NCRLA brings chefs from
What’s A Buzz In The N.C. Bee Industry
This Saturday, August 21, is National Honeybee Day! In honor of this holiday, we spoke with Owner and Master Beekeeper of All American Bee Company, Will Johnson, about what’s buzzing in the industry today. Check out his responses below! Q:
Marriage Leads To Lifetime Of Love & Farming
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Autumn Hunter, with Hunter Family Farm, is one of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on our