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The State of North Carolina Agriculture (Part I)

On The Farm

We’ve got a rich agricultural history in North Carolina, and the typical family farm is growing and changing all the time! From pollinators to shiitake mushrooms, there’s always something to explore. Come with us as we meet some of the folks who are ensuring our food’s future.

Two young brothers sitting in a strawberry field having fun while picking strawberries.

May 14, 2021

The Perfect Time for Pickin’ Strawberries

Pollen and gardens aren't the only things bursting anew come springtime in the South – sweet and scrumptious strawberries are back in season! Discover pointers for picking the perfect berries. 
Various fresh dairy products, including a pitcher of milk, cheeses and yogurt, displayed on a wooden countertop.

Apr 27, 2021

North Carolina Dairy Industry Is Grade A

Got milk? In North Carolina, yes, we do! About 900 million pounds of it annually. Discover how farmers produce milk and other dairy delights you love, and what NC State is doing to grow the industry! 
Animated graphic of various people performing tasks associated with Christmas trree production.

Dec 11, 2020

Real or Fake? In North Carolina, Real Trees Win

Take a quick, animated journey through the North Carolina Christmas tree industry, then head out to claim your live tree today! 
A school of fish swimming in a tank.

Dec 4, 2020

Big Fish: Aquaculture in North Carolina

With a bounty of cool fresh water bodies in the west and over 300 miles of coastline to the east, North Carolina is perfectly positioned for a thriving aquaculture and farm-raised seafood industry. 
A goat stands among women stretching at a goat yoga event.

Nov 8, 2020

Agritourism in North Carolina

A hybrid of agriculture and tourism, agritourism is a way to immerse yourself in the beauty and splendor of North Carolina agriculture - and it's a growing industry for farmers across our state. 
Sorted peanuts fall onto a conveyor belt in a packing facility in North Carolina.

Oct 30, 2020

Coming Out of the Shell: North Carolina Peanuts

If you come across cocktail or in-shell peanut products pretty much anywhere in the U.S., they likely were grown in North Carolina. Find out how! 
Animated graphic displaying chickens and feed.

Sep 25, 2020

How That Chicken Got to Market

We're not sure why the chicken crossed the road, but we'll show you how it got from the hatchery to your home! 
Close-up of the cotton ball on the plant in the field.

Sep 7, 2020

Cotton: The Fabric of Our State

In North Carolina, cotton is king, and it touches your life in more ways than you might think. Discover how cotton is woven into our daily lives and the impact it has on our state. 
Farmer flying a drone over a field using a VR headset

Jul 30, 2020

The Future of North Carolina Agriculture (Part II)

Watch and learn how Extension is driving agricultural innovation and research, helping farmers prepare for the future, and transforming science into solutions for families and communities across North Carolina. 
A farmer and a specialist from NC State Extension stand talking in front of large hop bines in a field.

Jun 27, 2020

The State of North Carolina Agriculture (Part I)

Learn more about the growth and diversity of North Carolina agriculture, the challenges farmers face as they feed our families, and the impact of agriculture on our economy and well-being.