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Farm near Appalachian Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina

Keeping North Carolina agriculture No. 1 with a plan Keeping North Carolina agriculture No. 1 with a plan

Amid continuing state population growth, keeping agriculture the top industry is a challenge, but North Carolina Ag Leads is helping with strategic planning.

May 28, 2024

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U.S. positioned to succeed in organic food, fiber U.S. positioned to succeed in organic food, fiber

byTodd Fitchette

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Forecast: Robust tropical storm season looms Forecast: Robust tropical storm season looms

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Cicadas and fireflies in abundance Cicadas and fireflies in abundance

byBrent Murphree

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byBrent Murphree

May 2, 2024

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