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Congress Votes to Extend Paycheck Protection Program into August
from AFBF
Both chambers of Congress have voted to extend the application period for the federal Paycheck Protection Program, which is good news for farmers. Chad Smith has more.
Smith: The Paycheck Protection Program is designed to help struggling small businesses keep employees on their payrolls as they recover from the impact
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One-Third of CFAP Payments Now Out The Door
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Apples to blackberries – A shift in farm focus
from NCDA&CS
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Brent Brown, of Double B. Farms, is one of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run for an entire year on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Be sure
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As summer pests multiply, so do your options for handling them
from NCDA&CS
Now that summer is fully upon us, you may be encountering some typical summertime pests around North Carolina. It may not help that you’re probably home more, giving you more opportunity to notice the critters around the house.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides oversight of
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Annual summer internship experience takes a virtual turn
from NCDA&CS
For more than a decade, the Public Affairs Division of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has hosted a summer intern through the Youth Advocacy Office of the N.C. Department of Administration. The internship offers the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience working as a member
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Commentary on current issues facing farmers
North Carolina Farm Bureau’s mission is “to serve farmers and provide a unified voice for the interests and needs of the farming community.” As an advocate for farmers, we’re engaged at the local, state, national, and international levels and intervene on the behalf of farmers in legislative and regulatory matters. Chances are that if you’re reading this you probably already know about that. But you may be less familiar with NCFB’s Legal Foundation and the important work it does to look out for farmers’ interests. After all, our government has three branches and neglecting the Judicial Branch would jeopardize our advances in other policy areas. So settle in and get to know NCFB’s Legal Foundation in this quick interview with General Counsel Jake Parker.
North Carolina Field & Family
The magazine for North Carolina Farm Bureau members
The Winter 2019 edition of North Carolina Field and Family is out now! In this issue, you’ll read about the annual poinsettia fundraising tradition at Homewood Nursery & Garden Center, discover five reasons to visit the N.C. Transportation Museum, get four tasty recipes that take coffee beyond the brew and more!
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