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 »
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New Initiative Aims to Boost Farm Safety Across Eastern North Carolina
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 »
Foodie Week to Highlight Agriculture and Restaurants in Wayne County
There’s a saying in agriculture that “food doesn’t come from the grocery store.” That reality will be on full display next week as the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce hosts Foodie Week to highlight agriculture and restaurants in Wayne County. … read more »
Local Growers Awarded NC AgVentures Grant
Three Wayne County farmers have been named winners in a grant program aimed at supporting family farms, John Tart of Goldsboro, Valerie Barwick of Seven Springs, and Joshua and Kimberly Stroud of Mount Olive, were among 56 individual growers earning grants of between $1,000 and $8,000 from NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program.
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WCC Agriculture and Natural Resources Department to Hold Open House
Wayne Community College’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Department will hold an open house for those who may be interested in enrolling in its programs from 6 p.m. to 8 on Apr. 18.
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Johnson Retiring as Cooperative Extension Director
The Wayne County Cooperative Extension has announced the retirement of its director Kevin Johnson.
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Farm-City Week
Kevin Johnson, Wayne County Cooperative Extension Director, presented a proclamation to honor Farm-City Week in Wayne County to the Wayne County Commissioners. Johnson says, “Wayne County’s farm income makes a significant contribution to the economy of our county with over $450 million in gross farm gate sales during the last year.” Wayne County is home…… read more »
Local Farm Receives USDA Funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is investing 19 million in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural North Carolina. These investments are made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. Of the 19 projects funded, WHH Farms in Wayne County will receive and use $20,000 Rural Energy for America Program for…… read more »
Boots on the Farm
The University of Mount Olive (UMO) School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences recently hosted and trained several military veterans as part of a cooperative agreement with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Lovay Singleton, President of the NC Chapter of Farmer Veteran Coalition. The three-day workshop called “Boots on the Farm,” provided information on a…… read more »
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Agriculture Education Day For Wayne County Public School Students [Photo Gallery]
Young Farmers and Ranchers hosted “We Dig It: Ag Days,” on Tuesday, April 12th at Odom Farming Company in Goldsboro. More than 1500 students learned the importance of agriculture in their daily lives, from the food they consume to the clothes they wear. The students rotated through stations such as peanuts, ornamental horticulture, sweet potatoes,…… read more »
