Stories tagged: "Agriculture"

Agriculture 4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention to the Farm Bill

The Farm Bill provides food assistance for 41 million Americans, funds land conservation practices, is a huge source of federal investment in rural communities, and ensures all Americans they have access to a safe, stable supply of food.

Keya Vakil April 17, 2023 12:14 pm EDT

Culture

Darlene Gabbard, a member of North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe, started making wine as a hobby, using apples and wild blackberries on her family farm. Now she's the owner of Native Vine Winery in Lexington. (Courtesy of Native Vine Winery)

Culture Meet the People Behind North Carolina’s Emerging Wine Scene

NC winemakers talk about their favorite wines and why they get so many visitors to the vineyard.

Vanessa Infanzon November 10, 2022 5:37 pm EST

Culture

North Carolina has no shortage of locally-owned farms where you can pick your own pumpkins this fall. (Shutterstock)

Culture 10 Locally-Owned North Carolina Farms to Pick Your Own Pumpkins This Fall

These family-friendly North Carolina farms might sell you a pumpkin, offer a hayride, or scare you so much you pee your pants this Halloween (if you’re into that sort of thing).

Emily Krauser September 29, 2022 1:01 pm EDT

Elections

Elections Ted Budd Says He’s An Ally to Farmers. His Record Is More Complicated.

Budd has made several votes against farmers’ interests, and the Budd family was involved with AgriBioTech, a now-bankrupt company that cost farmers across 39 states millions and left a tax debt, including in N.C.