For most farmers, their money is in their land. They rely on each growing season to break even. There is no cushion after a natural disaster.

Advocates say the rule change will protect poultry farmers financially by providing a minimum base pay and more transparency ...

News of the federal funding is exciting, but without a clear path forward, anxiety remains. “We’re really glad that the money was allocated,” Kelley said. “That’s just the first step.” ...

Farm advocates help farmers weather tough situations. The profession was on the verge of disappearing until federal funding ...

Months of drought is taking a toll on plants and animals. If rain doesn’t come — and soon — some worry about how bad things ...

While Robeson leaders have long touted solar farms as a boon for the economically distressed county, they are now ...

Census of Agriculture was released this fall, providing insights into the status of North Carolina agriculture.

Growing chickens and turkeys is North Carolina’s No. 1 agricultural industry. Farmers here raise more than a billion birds annually, taking in some $8.7 billion in cash receipts in 2022 ...