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“In the Field” tips for picking a ripe watermelon
July is primetime for homegrown watermelons in North Carolina. In the heat of summer, few things are better than the refreshment you can find in a sweet ripe watermelon. Independence Day is certainly a popular time to have watermelon during
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N.C. Agriculture is an international endeavor
We Are Agriculture is a year-long series that will highlight the hard-work done by employees across the Department of Agriculture. Zach Mussler, International Marketing Specialist with our Marketing Division, is one of those employees. Stay tuned each Wednesday here on
Department offering Phase 4 of IMPEC grants. Deadline to apply is Sept. 1
The application period for Phase 4 of IMPEC grants is open, with proposals due by Sept. 1. The grants are targeted to small to mid-sized independent meat and seafood processors. We recently opened Phase 4 of the IMPEC grants for
Create a summertime bucket list including fun farm adventures
We have officially entered the lazy days of summer, when school is out and fun adventures are to be had. Mark the calendar, pack a picnic, water bottles, sunscreen and tennis shoes and head out on your own farm adventure
Hurricane season is here. NCDA&CS Emergency Programs can help you prepare.
Warm weather is here, and with it comes the yearly threat of hurricane season. For North Carolinians, it’s not exactly a new phenomenon – hurricanes are a part of life here – but in recent years the storms have grown
Running on four hooves and an agriculture dream
We Are Agriculture is a year-long series that will highlight the hard-work done by employees across the Department of Agriculture. Will Thompson, Livestock Marketing Specialist, is one of those employees. Stay tuned each Wednesday here on the blog or any
N.C. products are a local catch
Agriculture is integrated in every aspect of our lives, from food to clothing and even sports. Our Got To Be NC team capitalizes on this widespread view of agriculture every year by partnering with local baseball teams to market and
Emory New: The New Face of Agriculture
22-year-old Emory New is polished and proficient, especially when it comes to all things agriculture. This year she graduated from N.C. State University with a bachelor’s in biological and agricultural engineering. She is continuing her education in business and biotechnology,
Monitoring food and ensuring consumer safety
We Are Agriculture is a year-long series that will highlight the hard-work done by employees across the Department of Agriculture. Lucy Love, Produce Safety Specialist with our Food and Drug Protection Division, is one of those employees. Stay tuned each