MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive was buzzing with energy as more than 2,000 high school students, advisors, exhibitors, and volunteers from across North Carolina and parts of South Carolina recently gathered for the University’s 2025 AgFest event.… read more »
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AgFest Draws Thousands to UMO for a Celebration of Agriculture and Education
Awards Presented at Annual Wayne County Farm City Banquet
The annual Wayne County Farm City banquet was held on Monday evening and this year’s inductees were announced for the Wayne County Agricultural Hall of Fame and the Outstanding Woman in Agriculture.
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Princeton Company Unafraid to Take Different Approach in Ag Industry
PRINCETON — Jaco and Cindy Van Der Westhuizen are living examples that rarely does great success come without great risks and significant challenges.… read more »
Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Fair Taking Place at WCC
Wayne Community College’s Career Fair series continues from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 with a focus on the Agriculture and Natural Resources industries.… read more »
Awards Presented at Annual Agriculture Breakfast
The importance of the Agriculture industry in Wayne County was on full display on Tuesday morning at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ag Breakfast held at the Maxwell Center. … read more »
UMO Graduate Takes Next Step to Become a Veterinarian
MOUNT OLIVE – Kali Kasulis, a recent University of Mount Olive graduate, is taking the next step toward fulfilling her dream of becoming a veterinarian.… read more »
NC AgVentures Offers Grant Opportunity for Family Farms
NC AgVentures, an N.C., State Extension program provides grants to North Carolina farmers and non-profit community groups that work with family farms, for agricultural project ideas that will increase farm profits.… read more »
Registration Open for Chamber’s Agriculture Breakfast
Registration is open for the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Agriculture Breakfast being held from 8 a.m. to 9:30 on Oct. 8 at the Maxwell Center.
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New Initiative Aims to Boost Farm Safety Across Eastern North Carolina
Agriculture, one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States, is getting a much-needed safety overhaul through the launch of the Safe Farm Stewards Program. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to address the alarming rates of farm-related accidents and fatalities, providing farmers with essential tools and knowledge to make their workplaces safer.… read more »
Camp Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at Agriculture
MOUNT OLIVE – High school FFA students and teachers from across North Carolina recently participated in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Camp at the University of Mount Olive. Participants of the weeklong event, sponsored by the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, enjoyed learning, fun, and all things agriculture.… read more »
