Former NC hog-feeding operation pollutes nearby waterways – again
A North Carolina farm with a troubled history is once again being accused of polluting nearby waterways.
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2026
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FARMING
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2026
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Black farmers face uncertainty, but seeds of future planted in Carolinas
Farmers of color have lost some of the programs which had supported equity in agriculture under the Trump administration but producers are finding ways to overcome hurdles in the Carolinas.
Jan
2026
27
Trump tariffs could cause ‘real harm’ to NC farms, new study shows
The study by the conservative John Locke Foundation shows how Trump’s tariffs could start a widespread trade war that devastates farms and the rural communities that depend on them.
Dec
2025
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Greensboro Farmers Curb Market nears its 152nd year in operation
For more than 150 years, the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market has brought local farmers and families together, making it the oldest and most enduring market in the city.
Dec
2025
2
There’s a good chance your Thanksgiving meal came from NC
Wondering where your Thanksgiving meal came from? A huge portion of ham and turkey sales came from NC.
Nov
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Report: Pesticide banned in 70+ countries widely used in NC
A new analysis showed the harmful life cycle from production to application of a widely used pesticide in North Carolina.
Nov
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North Carolina’s top choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms
Head to the best Christmas tree farms in North Carolina for a memorable holiday adventure.
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11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins
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Reduced fine for NC farmworker’s death raises accountability questions
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, a massively reduced fine for poor conditions that led to a farmworker's death is leading to questions about worker protections in North Carolina.
Aug
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
Former NC hog-feeding operation pollutes nearby waterways – again
| February 19, 2026
ANIMALS | Community | environment | FARMING | HEALTH | Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | NEWSMAKERS | North Carolina | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | NORTH CAROLINA MEDIA | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | OUTDOORS | pollution | WATER | water pollution | Wayne County
A North Carolina farm with a troubled history is once again being accused of polluting nearby waterways.
Black farmers face uncertainty, but seeds of future planted in Carolinas
| February 18, 2026
CHARLOTTE | CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | Donald Trump | environment | FAMILY | FARMING | farmworkers' rights | Federal Cuts | Federal Harm | Lead Story | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | people of color | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | tariffs
Farmers of color have lost some of the programs which had supported equity in agriculture under the Trump administration but producers are finding ways to overcome hurdles in the Carolinas.
Trump tariffs could cause ‘real harm’ to NC farms, new study shows
| January 27, 2026
The study by the conservative John Locke Foundation shows how Trump’s tariffs could start a widespread trade war that devastates farms and the rural communities that depend on them.
Greensboro Farmers Curb Market nears its 152nd year in operation
| December 10, 2025
For more than 150 years, the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market has brought local farmers and families together, making it the oldest and most enduring market in the city.
There’s a good chance your Thanksgiving meal came from NC
| December 2, 2025
Wondering where your Thanksgiving meal came from? A huge portion of ham and turkey sales came from NC.