National News
Taking Care of You
from AFBF
By Chelsey Erdmann
My perspective on taking breaks has shifted recently. I feel like I now have a better understanding of what that really means for myself.
Parenting while also working can be exhausting. I’ve found myself yearning for a break to have a chance for my brain to reset. Time
. . .
State News
A bug’s eye view in protecting N.C. plants
from NCDA&CS
We Are Agriculture is a year-long series that will highlight the hard-work done by employees across the Department of Agriculture. Joy Goforth, Plant Pest Administrator with our Plant Industry Division, is one of those employees. Stay tuned each Wednesday here on the blog or any of
. . .
N.C. State Fair able to offer $57,000 in scholarships this year to 28 junior livestock show recipients. Funds to help with higher education expenses.
from NCDA&CS
Scholarship Recipients at the Got to Be NC Festival
Summary:
The N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Sale of Champions each year raises money for show winners, but also for junior livestock show participants through scholarships. Since this program started in 2015, nearly $400,000 in scholarships have been awarded
. . .
“Ag”vocating for the Industry at Williams Produce Farm
from NCDA&CS
The Young Farmer of the Day program is a new addition to the Got To Be N.C. Festival. The program, sponsored by Farm Credit, recognizes three young farmers who work hard everyday to impact our state’s agriculture industry & blaze the trail for a strong future.
. . .
Videos
Fish Farms
A WRAL Documentary Presented by North Carolina Farm Bureau
Fish Farms, a WRAL Documentary, explores one of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets. Aquaculture, or the farming of fish and seafood, is a thriving industry that brings over $60 million in revenue to the state each year.
NC Farm Bureau Report
Capitol Roundup
Our Latest Video
Publications & E-news
Newsletter Signup
Hand-picked each weekday morning, The Daily Briefing delivers top agriculture news right to your inbox.
The Capitol Roundup breaks down key legislative developments each week while the legislature is in session.