Greensboro’s Juneteenth Farmer’s Market celebrates local growers
Fresh produce, live music, and a mission to fight food insecurity — the Juneteenth Triad Farmers Market returns to Greensboro this Thursday
Agriculture
Amid a national downturn in wine consumption, NC growers face issues of their own
Spotted lanternflies arrived in Kernersville three years ago, and the area is now infested with them. Officials say it’s the only large population in the state. And they love everything sweet, like grapevines.
Trump's order to increase timber production has potential consequences for North Carolina
In March, President Trump signed an executive order to increase domestic timber production by streamlining federal policies. The move will have environmental and economic consequences in North Carolina.
Christmas tree supply plentiful despite Helene, but some worry about the future crops
North Carolina produces about one in five Christmas trees sold in the U.S., including the 20-foot Fraser fir chosen to grace the White House this year. Local sellers say this season’s crop is good despite the impact of Helene. But some in the industry worry about Christmases yet to come.
High Country Christmas tree growers say good trees are plentiful despite Helene
North Carolina ranks second in the nation in real tree production. It’s a key economic driver in the state’s mountain counties.
New threat likely to impact next year's strawberry crops in North Carolina
Neo-P rots the leaves, crown and fruit. There’s no risk to consumers because the disease kills the strawberry plant.
Triad Black Farmers Market returns to Guilford County for Juneteenth
The event features Black farmers across the state selling fresh produce directly to those in the east Greensboro community.
N.C. officials warn of yellow-legged hornet as new invasive insect
North Carolina officials are sounding the alarm about a new invasive pest, the yellow-legged hornet.
Carolina Curious: Why can't powerline crews cut down more invasive trees?
On Carolina Curious, WFDD listener Julie Mullis wonders why more isn't being done to control invasive trees in the Piedmont and High Country.
North Carolina dairy cow tests positive for avian flu
Avian influenza has been detected in a North Carolina dairy herd. It’s the first time the virus has impacted the state’s livestock.