American Farmland Trust experts talk about agriculture By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal CARY — Last week regional and state agricultural leaders gathered for NC Ag Leads: Imagine Agriculture Day at the SAS campus in Cary, NC, to talk about agriculture, challenges and how to move the industry forward. Cris Coffin, National Ag Land Network Director […]
By Ena Sellers Duplin Journal MOUNT OLIVE — More than 2,500 students participated in the 2024 AgFEST last week held at Mount Olive University. The event featured interactive exhibits and informational booths highlighting careers in agriculture peppered throughout the campus. Students had the opportunity to learn about some of the newest technologies used in today’s […]
By Abby Cavenaugh Duplin Journal Agriculture is a way of life in Duplin County, and no one understands that better than our area’s farmers. However, there’s not often recognition of the hard work that goes into making a farm successful. One exception to that rule is Beulaville-area farmer Brian Kennedy, who was awarded the North […]
North Carolina’s top counties for cattle, by head, are Iredell, Randolph and Chatham RALEIGH — The U.S. cattle supply is at its lowest level since 1951. That low supply will likely drive beef prices to record highs. The supply shortage is being driven by many factors, including droughts, inflation and a burgeoning wave of regulation […]
Three business owners from Grifton give back to the community MOUNT OLIVE –The University of Mount Olive recently announced that starting in the spring of 2024, one UMO student will be awarded a Women in Agriculture scholarship sponsored by Gap Ready! Farm Services. According to UMO’s press release, business owners Paula Manning, Leigh Page, […]
“Duplin County is an agricultural powerhouse, in my opinion,” says Brent Davis, a farmer and chairman of the county school board. “I will say from a county perspective, from an agricultural standpoint, we can’t afford for that to ever change.” Keeping Duplin County’s agricultural economy alive goes hand in hand with preserving its rich farmland. […]
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