N.C. A&T launches effort to bring agricultural resources to underserved communities
North Carolina A&T State University is looking to bring more agricultural and educational resources to underserved communities across the state.
Agriculture
Growing High Point's new leader wants to build on city's base of urban farmers
There’s new leadership of a High Point nonprofit that’s working to reduce food insecurity in the city.
Tyson Foods lays off workers at Wilkesboro processing plant
Wilkesboro town officials say Tyson Foods Inc. has laid off more than 100 employees at its Wilkesboro processing plant.
Tyson, the largest employer in Wilkes County, announced in a prepared statement that they are reducing the number of second-shift employees due to lower customer demand.
SECU Foundation awards $800,000 to rural nonprofits
The SECU Foundation is distributing $800,000 in grants to rural nonprofits around the state.
'A life to come back to:' Alamance dairy farmer thanks volunteers as he recovers from bull attack
Alamance dairy farmer Randy Lewis, who is renowned for putting on barn dances, is recovering after being severely injured by one of his animals. And he’s being aided by hundreds of volunteers.
North Carolina governor vetoes annual farm bill and state government ESG prohibitions
The vetoes bring the Democratic governor's total for the year to eight. Next, the two latest likely will be subjected to override votes by Republicans, who now hold veto-proof majorities in the House and Senate. Both measures also received some votes from Democrats on the way to reaching Cooper’s desk earlier this month.
State receives $7.6M to expand program connecting farmers with consumers
A statewide food assistance program has just received a federal grant of over $7 million.
Wilkes County organization fights growing hunger problem
Food insecurity is both an urban and rural problem in North Carolina.