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Friday, February 27, 2015

February 27, 2015

NC Climatology Office releases new blog posting on weather extremes in the Tar Heel State, partisan fight over food stamp funding heats up, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


February 26, 2014

Agriculture eagerly awaiting rules on use of UAV's, many groups speak out on rejecting calls to re-open 2014 farm bill, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with Spring Craft Fair information.


February 25, 2015

USDA Under Secretary for Ag and Foreign Services speaks out on Cuban embargo, west coast ports open, blockage backlog being worked through, and Steve with Local's Seafood in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


February 24, 2015

NC Ag Commissioner outlines survey of sweet potato weevils, poultry production anticipated to be at a record high, and Perry with the Market Grille in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


Monday, February 23, 2015

February 23, 2015

National Pork Board responds to dietary guidelines, House of Raeford sells plant to Butterball, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


Friday, February 20, 2015

February 20, 2015

Important farm bill deadlines looming, January 2015 the second warmest January on record, and Renee with Tart Farms and firewood in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


February 19, 2015

NC State's Jonathan Smith outlines the new Warren Leadership Program, Cumberland County re-opens door for Sanderson Farms processing plant, and Gene of L&G Farms with new, innovative method of cleaning produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


February 18, 2015

Local comments on the first draft of FAA rules of operation for UAV's, Smithfield Foods announces a re-alignment of the organization, and Barry with Bee Blessed Pure Honey in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


February 17, 2015

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler talks the continuing boll weevil eradication project, USDA approves two varieties of non-browning GMO apples, and Perry at the Market Grill in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


Monday, February 16, 2015

February 16, 2015

Wilson County to host ag summit, direct to consumer marketing levels off while sales of local food increase, and Amy of Walker Farms with grass-fed beef in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


Friday, February 13, 2015

February 13, 2015

Most threats to economic progress in the US from other countries, US market share at risk because of western ports issue, especially pork and Vicky with LuMil Vineyards with Valentine's Day ideas in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


Thursday, February 12, 2015

February 12, 2015

EPA's Waters of the US proposed rule not over yet, above average rainfall, below average temperatures through mid month, and Allison with My Kids & Me Bakery with Valentine's Day treats in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


Wednesday, February 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

Tobacco producers should produce exact contracted pounds in 2015, protective order stops EPA from releasing personal data, and Jennifer with Rare Earth Farms with tasty treats for Valentine's Day in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


Tuesday, February 10, 2015

February 10, 2015

February is sweet potato month in North Carolina, hearings scheduled to talk about wind energy off the southeastern coast, and Elvis with L&G Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


Monday, February 9, 2015

February 9, 2015

North Carolina Senator, Thom Tillis explains why he chose the ag committee, agriculture becoming a booming career choice, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


February 6, 2015

Partnerships will drive the future of agriculture, annual Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina to host Tillis and Rouzer, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms with North Carolina-grown strawberries for Valentine's Day, in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


February 5, 2015

Farm to fork movement gaining momentum in food service, dry conditions for the southeast predicted through the middle of the month, and Jacob with Nancy Jo's Homemade with Valentine's Day treats in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


Wednesday, February 4, 2015

February 4, 2015

EPA withdraws a water guidance as result of grassroots effort, Iconic soft drink brand branching into dairy, and Robin with Joyce's Produce with Valentine's Day ideas in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.


Tuesday, February 3, 2015

February 3, 2015

Farmers' Market Managers workshop coming up, Cuba says they want concessions for opening up trade with the US and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market on things at the market during the winter.


Monday, February 2, 2015

February 2, 2015

The US economy's growth in 4th quarter 2014 lower than expected, an increase in restaurant growth expected in 2015, and Ken with Pierce's Produce with Valentine's Day ideas in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.