Agriculture

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension is hosting a program in Cumberland County starting Jan.16 aimed at assisting soldiers transitioning out of the military into agricultural careers.

Saltwater intrusion and sea-level rise are growing problems for farmers in eastern North Carolina, especially in counties on the Albemarle and Pamlico sounds. And it’s only expected to get worse with climate change.

State lawmakers are looking to crack down on an unusual problem: trucks that spill animal waste on roads and then drive off.

More than 50 Black farmers came to Raleigh Wednesday to lobby lawmakers for more funding in the state budget.

It’s been a while since the state has had a drought like this one, according to Corey Davis, assistant climatologist at the North Carolina State Climate Office.

Bradford pears and 24 other ornamental trees were developed from Callery pears — a species brought to America a century ago to save ravaged pear orchards. Now, their invasive descendants have been reported in more than 30 states.

A Black farming incubator in Edgecombe County wants to help other aspiring Black farmers learn about agriculture.

The sweet potato is North Carolina's state vegetable and it’s a cornerstone of agriculture in the Tar Heel State.No state produces or exports more of the…

It's a beautiful and crisp autumn day on the Lucas Farm in Montgomery County.The sounds of cars whizzing by and birds chirping disturb the quiet…

Sankofa Farms was originally supposed to be a school garden in which middle school students could get away from the pressures of the classroom and get…