Innovative programs to improve the quality of life for rural communities and enhance the economy of the agriculture sector.
Visit NC Farms is a statewide phone app created by the NC Department of Agriculture that focuses on promoting agritourism and local food businesses. This handy tool helps tourists and residents that are interested in supporting local farmers and...
Photo: The Mountaineer – https://www.themountaineer.com/news/clayton-davis-honored-at-maggie-valley-ceremony/article_17d38bbe-e624-11eb-afc3-f7ec39d5b39c.html It is fitting for us to share this article with you to reinforce the contribution that Clayton made in community and agricultural development through WNC Communities. Beginning in...
This is the time of year that we typically send out our notice for the Agricultural Hall of Fame applications. This year, however, our Ag Hall of Fame Committee has decided to pause our...
The Buncombe County Soil & Water Conservation Board of District Supervisors are pleased to announce a new annual student scholarship opportunity. The Buncombe Soil & Water Conservation District Student Scholarship is available to Buncombe...
The WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program is designed to introduce youth to livestock showing, feeding, and care. Participants in the program will be provided a dairy calf that they will feed and care...
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Press Release RALEIGH — Two of North Carolina’s longest-serving and most respected statewide elected leaders will serve as new co-chairs of the N.C. Coalition for Global...
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