Three LCPS students representing FFA chapters at South Lenoir and North Lenoir high schools have won the right to compete at the national level after first-place finishes at the recent North Carolina FFA Convention in Raleigh.
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Jones Senior FFA members experience success at 94th NC FFA State FFA Convention
34 Jones Senior FFA members recently participated in the 94th North Carolina State FFA Convention, held June 27-29, 2023 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Jones Senior FFA members, under the leadership of Mr. Chris Hicks and Mrs. Mary Murphy, brought home numerous accolades that represent a stellar year of performance.
Pink Hill pork farmer reappointed to State Board of Agriculture by governor
Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments and nominations today.
Meet Paige Petticrew: Horticulture Agent for Lenoir County
Paige Petticrew is the new Agriculture - Horticulture Extension Agent for Lenoir County. She lives in Pikeville with her husband, two dogs, and several chickens.
State Highway Patrol encourages driver vigilance around agricultural areas
As our state’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone safe.
Fighting misinformation in the hog farming Industry
On Friday, The Guardian published an article titled, ‘The North Carolina hog industry’s answer to pollution: a $500m pipeline project’. Extension Agent Eve Honeycutt set out to set the record straight. “Hog farmers are part of the community. They don’t want anyone else to be affected by anything. They care about the people of their community and don’t have any incentive to do otherwise,” said Honeycutt. Hog farming is a heavily governed industry plagued with nuisance lawsuits and public perception riddled with misinformation. Without the industry, eastern North Carolina would lose a large economic support system.
Local Extension Agent receives national agricultural award
Eve Honeycutt received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2020 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. Honeycutt was one of several honorees who represent the top two percent of the membership selected by their peers and the Director of Extension.
Applications now available for Innovative Young Farmer Award
The Farm Credit Associations of NC are excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Innovative Young Farmer of the Year Award given by the Tobacco Farm Life Museum and sponsored by the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina.
Farmer's market update: In memoriam of "Wild" Bill Tilghman
We dedicate this weeks' market to our dear friend and long-time vendor, Bill Tilghman, affectionately known as "Wild Bill Tilghman". What fun we had when Bill was around the market. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a store of tales, tall and otherwise! Our market will go on, but it will never be the same without Wild Bill among us. We will miss him enormously. There will be a memorial table at the market Saturday, as we pay our respects to our friend. Joyce, Bill's wife, Bill, Jr. and Bill's granddaughter, Anna will be with us between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for Bill's customers, friends and fellow vendors to greet and chat with the family. There will be a guest book that all may sign and leave a memory.
NC News: State Fair canceled for 2020
After careful consideration and due to the continued uncertainty of conditions come October, the N.C. State Fair will not be held in 2020. The fair was scheduled to take place Oct. 15 through 25.
State announces delivery of personal protection equipment for agricultural workers
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is taking further action to prevent and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks among the agricultural workforce, delivering critical personal protection equipment for use by agricultural workers across the state.
Farmer's Market OPEN on Saturday
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Farmer's Market Update for 1-3-2020
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market is open TODAY from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
LCPS teacher earns statewide award
South Lenoir agriculture teacher Joseph Noble recently received a prestigious award.
Senator Perry to take oath of office Thursday
Senator Jim Perry will take his ceremonial oath of office Thursday evening in Goldsboro.