MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive’s AgFest saw record attendance last Thursday as over 2,200 students, educators, exhibitors and volunteers gathered to take part in the annual celebration of all things agriculture – and to learn about valuable career and academic prospects in the rapidly growing field. “I think there’s a lot of […]
KENANSVILLE — Last week, the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville was filled with palpable excitement as the Duplin Agribusiness Academy hosted the highly anticipated Women in Ag workshop. Nearly two hundred students from Duplin County Schools and James Sprunt Community College gathered to explore the diverse opportunities available for female students in agriculture. The event […]
KENANSVILLE — Last week, the Duplin Events Center came alive with excitement as second-grade students from all elementary schools across Duplin County arrived to participate in Duplin Grows. The annual event has become more of a tradition and a vibrant celebration of agriculture, uniting students, enthusiastic volunteers, dedicated teachers, and passionate agricultural professionals for two […]
Hundreds gathered along West Main Street in Faison last Saturday for the town’s annual Farmers’ Day Parade, a beloved tradition that honors Faison’s agricultural roots and unites the community. The parade celebrated the town’s agricultural heritage with vibrant displays, embodying the charm of small-town life. The festive atmosphere drew cheerful participants and excited children who eagerly […]
KENANSVILLE — Local farmer and owner of Master Blend Family Farms Ron Simmons was a presenter at the North Carolina Commodity Conference, recently held in Durham. “Being able to be a presenter at the Commodity Conference was a big deal to me because it had been in development for about a year,” said Simmons. His […]
MOUNT OLIVE – The deadline for the 2025 AgPrime Cost-Share Grant Opportunity, an initiative between the University of Mount Olive and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, is Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. AgPrime offers an opportunity for farmers and agribusiness owners with innovative ideas to obtain grant funding for proposals of up to […]
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