The Cattle Con
The recent sentencing of a Surry County man sheds light on how the shady world of fraudulent cattle traders operates.Â
Taro Reading
An effort to boost taro as a resilient revenue generator for North Carolina farmers is producing a sweet reward in Asheville.
North Carolina Farmers Reel From Trump Administration Payment Delays
Farmers say they’re waiting for federal payments for conservation and climate change programs, as well as emergency loans.
Can Lake Mattamuskeet Be Saved?
The largest natural lake in the state and an important national refuge for migrating birds is facing an ecological catastrophe.
The Race to Save America’s Favorite Christmas Tree
The Fraser fir is threatened by a nasty root rot. State scientists are trying to save the iconic species.
Critics Accuse Democratic Ag Candidate Sarah Taber Of Overstating Qualifications
Taber is facing a five-term incumbent with deep ties to farmers around the state.
Here’s the Beef
State measures taken to address the shortage of local meat during the pandemic have had a longer shelf life than anyone imagined.Â
More Agriculture Coverage
The Next Development FrontierÂ
With 10,000 new homes expected over the next decade, once-rural southern Columbus County is experiencing some growing pains.
Tobacco’s Second Wind
A massive sting operation offers an inside look at the underground economy that has bolstered North Carolina tobacco for 20 years.
Shepherds of the FLOC
Temporary farmworkers often face harsh and illegal conditions. The union that represents them is in turmoil.
Buried Treasure
With a hospitable climate and numerous success stories, North Carolina has become the hub of the country’s young truffle industry.
The Governor of Rural North Carolina
The gregarious, popular agriculture commissioner, Steve Troxler, won re-election in a landslide. But as the communities he champions shift around him, is he changing with them?