In Duplin County and across North Carolina, youth participating in Extension 4-H animal programs prepare for spring shows.
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Duplin County 4-H hosts awards ceremony
The Duplin County 4-H Awards Ceremony was held on April 30th, at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville, NC.
Duplin County farmers attend Pork Leadership Carolina program
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.
North Carolina Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Spring Tour 2022 hosted in Duplin County
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.
Got To Be NC Festival announces Young Farmer of the Day Program
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.
FCA board receives quarterly report on conditions in agriculture and the Farm Credit System
At its monthly meeting today, the Farm Credit Administration board received a quarterly report (PDF) on economic issues affecting agriculture, together with an update on the financial condition and performance of the Farm Credit System (System) as of Dec. 31.
Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School's Novakowski honored for Ag in the Classroom
Tanya Novakowski, 6th grade Math and Science teacher at Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School, is well aware and takes full advantage of these resources.
Got to Be NC Festival seeks food and commercial vendors
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.
USDA extends application deadline for Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program Funding
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is extending to May 11, 2022, the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP), which provides funding to expand meat and poultry processing capacity.
North Carolina celebrates the contributions of small-scale farmers, small farms week, March 21-26
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.
Farmers across Duplin County speak out about their industry
In Duplin County, agriculture is a way of life. It is what farmers have always known, generation to generation.
N.C. Pork Council honors Charmae Kendall of Magnolia
In order to receive the W.W. Shay Award, one must exhibit outstanding service to the pork industry, and throughout her career, Charmae Kendall of Magnolia has done just that.
USDA Commits $215 Million to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply chain, and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas.
Duplin County Cattlemen’s Association: Scholarships open for Duplin County students
The Duplin County Cattlemen’s Association is accepting scholarship applications. The scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Duplin County who plan to attend either a 2-year or 4-year institution in an agriculture related field of study.
Cottle Farms received 2022 Exporter of the Year award
Cottle Farms, Inc. received 2022 Exporter of the Year award for their work exporting muscadine grapes into Asia.
Smithfield Foods wins 2022 ShowFest Excellence Award
The North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events announces Smithfield Foods as the 2022 ShowFest Excellence Awards winner for Festivals and Events Sponsor of the Year. Smithfield Foods was recognized as the award recipient for their support and partnership with Blue, Brew & Que and Pickles, Pigs and Swigs.
Beulaville resident receives House of Raeford "Flock Cares Award"
Lahoma Jones received the Flock Cares Award from the House of Raeford Farms in Rose Hill.
Grants available for agricultural projects
The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is accepting applications for the 2022 grant cycle. Successful projects will meet the key objectives for 2022: create positive impacts for rural communities, stimulate economic development and support the agricultural industry. Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2022 for selected innovative projects.
The Duplin Agribusiness Academy hosted Mini Workshops at JSCC
The Duplin Agribusiness Academy hosted a Mini Workshop series that featured hour-long sessions of various topics including Animal Reproduction, Animal Nutrition, Career Skills, Etiquette and Conversation Skills, Agriculture Engineering, Natural Resources and Plant Science.
Duplin County: Regional interest news roundup from NCDA
The following blog is a guest post provided by Avery Shelton, a senior Agribusiness student at the University of Mount Olive. Shelton serves as Vice President for the Animal Science Club and plans to work in the livestock industry after graduation. The article is part of a series of blogs provided by UMO students.