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Local dairy producers awarded top honors in the Southeast Farmstead Dairy Products and Got to Be NC dairy competitions

BOONE – Nine North Carolina dairies took honors for fluid milk and cheeses in state and regional dairy competitions held recently by the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Got to Be NC program.

Ford's Gourmet Foods receives NAAMO Marketer of the Year award

RALEIGH – Ford’s Gourmet Foods, the master distributor for North Carolina-produced brands including Wine Nuts, Fire Dancer Jalapeno Peanuts, Earth Family Organics and Naturals and acclaimed Bone Suckin’ Sauces, was recently awarded the 2024 North American Agricultural Marketing Officials (NAAMO)

Still time to enter N.C. Mountain State Fair Competitions

Mountain State Fair gearing up for fun Sept. 6-15

FLETCHER – Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors.

Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on waiving of motor vehicle regulations to help farms

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Roy Cooper’s issuance of Executive Order 311 in preparation for the remnants of Hurricane Debby moving into North Carolina:

Advance tickets help you plan for savings at the N.C. Mountain State Fair

Join the State Farmers Market for Summer Fest July 11

RALEIGH – To celebrate the bounty of local produce and N.C. food products, the State Farmers Market is hosting its fun-filled Summer Fest July 11 complete with kids’ activities, grilling demonstrations, plus free samples for guests.

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market to host fun-filled Summer Fest July 14

RALEIGH – To celebrate the bounty of local produce and N.C. food products, the Charlotte Regional  Farmers Market is hosting its fun-filled Summer Fest July 14 complete with kids’ activities, grilling demonstrations, plus free samples for guests.

Come celebrate the bounty from N.C. farms July 12 at Summer Fest at the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market

 GREENSBORO – To celebrate the bounty of local produce and N.C. food products, the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is hosting its fun-filled Summer Fest July 12 complete with kids’ activities, grilling demonstrations, plus free samples for guests.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS - Western Region

RALEIGH – Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog. Please feel free to use any of this content or photos in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.