agriculture

As the tobacco industry downsized in the 1990s, North Carolina farmers were forced to pivot. Some opted to convert their tobacco fields into vineyards, revitalizing the Yadkin Valley.

North Carolina A&T State University will lead a project aimed at connecting rural underserved and small farms together across the state. The CROPS…

North Carolina A&T State University is looking to bring more agricultural and educational resources to underserved communities across the state.

Americans on average will pay a little less than last year for their Thanksgiving meal. The American Farm Bureau Federation says this year the average…

A statewide food assistance program has just received a federal grant of over $7 million. The funding will help expand the program, which connects small…

Researchers across North Carolina are looking at ways to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the state’s number one industry: agriculture. Farmers in Guilford County are simultaneously finding ways to adapt.

Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are working on studies to help farmers adapt to changing weather. It’s one of…

Hot temperatures and a lack of rainfall are spreading drought conditions across many parts of North Carolina, and farmers in the state are feeling the…

A new study examines how small farms can profit from climate-resilient agricultural practices. The research was compiled by the Cooperative Extension at…

Local farms are part of a global economy. A worldwide surge in fertilizer prices has made that clear. And for this region, the Winston Weaver fire has made matters worse for many farmers.