North Carolina Agriculture News (United States)

SEM has installed a 1.13 MW solar array in Pennsylvania for Marlboro Mushrooms.

Turkey producer awarded for community, internal and public relations campaigns

NextLot, Inc. continues to bring successful online auction results to its clients.

Evergreen Trail Christmas Farms, nestled in the heart of the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains, are among America's favorite choose and cut Christmas tree farms.

Wake County provides numerous ways for consumers to buy local food directly from farmers. However, businesses, restaurants and other institutions procuring food do not have an efficient way to connect with local farmers.

The solar panels generate enough energy to power a third of the farm’s operations, saving about $150 a month. The energy is sent directly into the common electric grid.

A 92.16 kW system SEM is installing for Piedmont Biofuels will generate electricity while encouraging agricultural produce.

The model WBZ wash down approved scales from Adam Equipment are fantastic for price-computing purposes at places like markets, food preparation sites, retail stores, agricultural facilities, and many more locations.

The Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree in Spruce Pine Transforms Into the Market On Oak

Westbrook Brothers Farm Receives Environmental Award at Annual Banquet

BioResource International, Inc. announces today that their research team presented its latest results on thermostable keratinase improving the nutritive value of feather meal at the 2011 meeting of the Poultry Science Association.

REPLAN IT brings to life the science of “appropriate technology” as Jock Brandis, founder of the Full Belly Project, seeks ways to improve the economy by using engineering techniques to meet the specific needs of communities around the world.

The Western Wake Farmers' Market submits proposal to The Town of Cary to make the AM Howard Farm Park a dedicated agricultural park and its new location. Market managers ask the community to step up and voice support to town officials.

“Farming Dissenters: The Regulator Movement in Piedmont North Carolina,” by Dr. Carole W. Troxler, focuses on settlers dissatisfied with local government who risked activism that has often been cited as a prelude to the American Revolution.

Nation's Largest Turkey Producer Recognized by American Meat Institue

Farm It Forward program is a new partnership among Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) and local Wake County farmers. A community supported agriculture (CSA) program, Farm It Forward benefits Wake County citizens in need.

Ragsdale Liggett Attorney, Dottie Burch was appointed to the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Horse Council. Ms. Burch practices Equine Law in addition to numerous forms of corporate, real estate and litigation concerns.

Freedom Lawns USA, Inc of Hampstead is now offering their line of organic based lawn and plant foods for sale to the public according to company president Mark Tamn.

Spring's first fruit crop expected to be very good, despite cold winter

Donate spare gardening tools for Advocates for Health in Action’s (AHA) Garden Tool Drive. Donate tools on Monday, March 21, at WakeMed Cary Hospital (outside the main entrance), 1900 Kildaire Farm Rd. in Cary, 11 am-1 pm.

Raleigh grocer features produce from local sustainable farms to start off 2011 cooking season

Equine law expert, Dottie Burch of Ragsdale Liggett lectures at North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) presents Dig In, the second annual community gardens summit, on Saturday, March 5, from 8:30 am-1:00 pm at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh.

Everyday families can now provide much of their fresh vegetables using Aquaponics.. Tomatoes as low as 10 cents each, Bell Peppers as low as 8 cents each Low maintenance, educational and most of all FUN!!

Join us at Grow and Share Greenhouse, 70 Harrison Street, Zebulon, NC, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00A.M. on Saturdays. You will receive hands-on gardening instructions to plant, nurture and harvest your vegetables.

Goldsboro Milling employee recognized for his work in the poultry industry

Garner Elementary Schools Receive Visit From Turkey Producer and Mascot

The NCCPN In conjunction with groups across the State gather as a united front for the reform of marijuana laws in NC. Official Event Schedule has been released.

Wert-Berater, Inc. is a leading provider of Feasibility Studies for USDA Loan Guarantee Programs.

Empire Roofing was recently recognized for quality craftsmanship and affordable roofing services in Huntersville . For a Huntersville roofing contractor that is licensed, insured, reliable and affordable, Call Empire Roofing at (980) 213-0074 today.

- The Silver Coast Winery is proud to display the works of Amy Hautman from September 17, 2010 through January 15, 2011.

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Ohaus RA Series, price-computing scales featuring both ruggedness for retail environments and portability for operator convenience, all at an economical price. The RA series is great for the retail sale of cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and more.

XLR Remote Displays Offer High Visibility and Easily Connect to Agriculture Scale Indicators or Serial Devices. The XLR Series Remote Displays quickly connect to Avery Weigh-Tronix or competitive indicators and offer a variety of connection types.

Joel Coleman to Head the Non-Profit Organization

The VS-2501 Electronic Scale is an ideal sized scale with a remote weight display. It is the ideal scale for small & large animals. The scale base of the Model VS2501 Vet Scale can be positioned away from the display.

Wert-Berater, Inc. is a provider of Historic Structure Surveys. 888.661.4449

Wert-Berater, Inc. is a provider of Feasibility Studies services for USDA programs. 888-661.4449

An increasing number of consumers are becoming interested in growing their own vegetables, fruit, berries, and herbs in an effort to provide better quality and better tasting food for their families.

Hicks Landscaping Announces New Outdoor Lighting, Irrigation & Hardscape Specialty Websites

Earth Day is a good time to recognize the vital role the herbicide atrazine places in protecting the environment and promoting responsible land stewardship, according to Syngenta.

$6.1 million in grants were just awarded by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to organizations across North Carolina.

NC Grow and Share aims to plant food growing plants and trees in urban areas across North Carolina to give people access to free healthy food. To help, vote daily for The Appleseed Concept at www.refresheverything.com/theappleseedconcept.

New Tomato Site Includes Resources on Production Guides, Integrated Pest Management, Crop Budgets and More

Syngenta has been recognized by Fast Company magazine as one of the world's most innovative companies.

State review finds atrazine regulations protect human health and the environment in Minnesota

Syngenta advocates transparent, scientific review of products

For all your plant needs come to the Jungle!

Lowell Scott Enterprises Inc., manufacturers of the acclaimed PTO-powered TrunkPumps®, announce the addition of a new line of hydraulically-powered dewatering pumps to their wide-ranging application of products.

The USGBC Charlotte Regional Chapter announced this week that it has appointed Daria Milburn as its new Executive Director.