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RALEIGH, NC (November 24, 2021) -- The holiday season offers great opportunities to explore agritourism activities on farms and across North Carolina. Visitors will find plenty of outdoor experiences from tours, trails, farmers markets,…

RALEIGH, NC (November 10, 2021) -- In recognition of the service and sacrifice of veterans and members of the armed forces, the North Carolina Forest Service is offering a 25% discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably…

RALEIGH, NC (October 28, 20210 -- Peak-season soil testing fees are set to take effect Dec. 1 through March 31, 2022, pending final approval by the N.C. Board of Agriculture at its Nov. 19 meeting. Submitting soil samples to the N.C.…

FLETCHER, NC (August 9, 2021) -- The 2021 N.C. Mountain State Fair is gearing up for its most anticipated run ever, and fairgoers will find new grounds entertainment mixed in with all the favorites that they have waited to see. “After a…

FLETCHER, NC (July 27, 2021) -- The N.C. Mountain State Fair “Rides Again” in 2021, returning to the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, Sept. 10-19. “The Fair is back for 10 days of full-steam fun,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. “Competitions…

RALEIGH, NC (April 30, 2021) -- In 2020, 83 North Carolina communities earned Tree City USA designations, and 12 college and university campuses earned Tree Campus Higher Education designations. Five utilities earned Tree Line USA…

RALEIGH, NC (April 8, 2021) -- April signals the start of strawberry season in North Carolina, and local growers are optimistic about the 2021 season and anticipate a crop that should last through Memorial Day. “The recent hard frost…

RALEIGH, NC (March 15, 2021) -- As North Carolina’s urban tree canopy declines, the need to continue to plant trees becomes even more important as the state joins in the recognition of Arbor Day. Arbor Day 2021 is Friday, March 19 in North…