We at Prestage Farms and Prestage Foods are deeply saddened to convey that our founder and president Bill Prestage passed away October 10.
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We at Prestage Farms and Prestage Foods are deeply saddened to convey that our founder and president Bill Prestage passed away October 10.
Don't miss "the most amazing agriculture story"! It's filled with grit, drama, sorrow, and authenticity. It's a true story that happened right here in Eastern NC.
Has your farm family got what it takes to be one of the 11 families recognized this year at the N.C. State Fair as a Farm Family of the Day?
When our parents and grandparents were in the workplace, it was often common for them to spend their entire working career with the same company. Times have changed and we do not always see the same loyalty and dedication in the labor force.
As National Future Miss United States Agriculture, Ariana uses her title to spark an interest in agriculture in youth while making an impact in the world.
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law.
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
The Senate passed Senate Bill 455 to keep hemp legal in North Carolina and allow small businesses that sell CBD and hemp products to remain open.
The Duplin Career Prep Academy visited us last week for a day of learning! The 8th graders had a packed schedule starting with a crash course with course Superintendents Chris Humphrey and Chris (Peter Futral) on golf course maintenance.
Mr. Justin Edwards, Duplin County Farm Bureau President, attended Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting to present two Ag in the Classroom grants. His first words from the podium, however, were directed to the board and Dr. Obasohan.
On May 13, 2022, Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack declared a natural disaster in the State of North Carolina based on losses caused by drought that occurred March 22, 2022 and continuing.
Congratulations to Duplin's Matthew Mobley for placing first in the Senior Project Book category for the chicken project!
In Duplin County and across North Carolina, youth participating in Extension 4-H animal programs prepare for spring shows.
The Duplin County 4-H Awards Ceremony was held on April 30th, at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville, NC.
The Pork Leadership Carolina class of 2022 met in Raleigh for their first session in the three-part program, and a couple of Duplin County farmers were in attendance.
So proud of our state committee members Krystle Leigh Owens-Searles & AJ Searles for your efforts in organizing this tour for young farmers and ranchers all across our great state.
The Got To Be NC Festival is honoring farmers aged 18-40 in a brand-new way this year through the Young Farmer of the Day program. The program, sponsored by the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina, celebrates our state’s agricultural future and three young farmers who are behind our state’s $95.9 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.
Tanya Novakowski, 6th grade Math and Science teacher at Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School, is well aware and takes full advantage of these resources.
Planning is underway for the 2022 Got to Be NC Festival and organizers are looking for the best of North Carolina to participate. Outdoor food and retail product vendors and farm-equipment hobbyists can apply at ncstatefair.org. The Got to Be NC Festival will be held at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, May 20-22.
Each year, Cooperation Extension at N.C. A&T celebrates the crucial role of small farmers in North Carolina’s 91 billion agriculture sector with Small Farms Week. Small Farms Week was launched in 1987 by Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T as a way to connect with small-scale farmers.