It's Earth Day and there are many ways that you can celebrate! Help us keep the planet clean.
🌎Plant a tree
🌎Cleanup an area of your community
🌎Volunteer at Earth Day events
🌎Plant a pollinator garden
🌎Recycle plastics in your home
#EarthDay2024 #NCAgriculture
In case you missed it: Our educational state forests have changed their operating hours from now until Oct. 31st. Learn more on Facebook!
Forest hours of operation are:
👉Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
👉Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
#NCAgriculture
Farmers impact our lives and our communities every day! Not only do they provide food, fiber and other products that we need, but they also foster hope for many. Check out the article below to learn about three of our farming heroes! #NCAgriculture
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It's #TuesdayTrivia ! We recently learned this fun fact from our friends at MM Ostrich Ranch. If you haven't visited them yet, put it on your 2024 list! #NCAgriculture
Q: During breeding season, how many eggs will an ostrich produce every two days?
a. Two
b. Three
c. One
It's Administrative Professionals Week! We are so thankful for our very own administrative staff and the importance behind the jobs that they do every day. #NCAgriculture
Join us TODAY from 5 - 6:30 PM to learn all the best ways to price and budget for your agritourism business 🚜 Register at uplifttourism.com/phase2 🥕🌽🥦
#agritourism #budgetforbusiness #agritourism business #businessstartup #upliftnc #ruralnc #ncagritourism #ncagriculture
Join us at the Craft Beer and Spirits Export workshop on Tuesday, May 7th! We have many great speakers for the workshop including Christoph Klischan of Berlin Beer Week. See you there! #NCAgriculture
Learn more and sign up by April 30th here: tinyurl.com/2vzunmwk
Have you seen the announcement on the Got to Be NC Festival page? This week, the bands & music groups performing on the Got to Be NC Music Stage have been announced & we couldn't be more excited for all the local talent. Let us know who you are most excited to see! #NCAgriculture
Getting an update on the NCDA&CS New & Emerging Crops Program today at N.C. A&T CAES farm! Dean Shirley Hymon-Parker brings words of welcome to kick things off. #NCFarmBureau
Beech Leaf Disease is an emerging forest threat that has been rapidly spreading through the Northeast. Learn more about it on our FB page, including signs to watch for. If you suspect any activity in your area, please contact your local county rangers office! #NCAgriculture
Tune in as Chandler James takes us on a tour of Nash County where he grew up. To find more farms and small businesses to visit in Nash County visit gottobenc.com or download the Visit NC Farms app! #NCAgriculture
Looking for a delicious new recipe to use with your local strawberries? Check out the recipe for Strawberry Biscuits from our Got to Be NC team on our Facebook or Instagram pages! They are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! #NCStrawberries #GotToBeNC #NCAgriculture 🍓😍😋
It's time for another Farm Funny Friday!!
What is a scarecrows favorite fruit??
Straw-berries! 🤣🍓
Find local strawberries this weekend at a farm near you! #EatLocal #FarmFunny #NCAgriculture
Did you know that this Tuesday, April 23rd, is National Book Day? One of our favorite books is our new Got to Be NC cookbook! Get your copy this year at the Got to Be NC Festival, taking place May 17th through the 19th at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. #GotToBeNC #NCAgriculture
As we approach graduation, if you have prom or graduation photos that represent your #NCAgPride share them with us for a chance to be featured on our page! This prom photo came to us via Instagram from Will. Check out that Got to Be NC license plate! #NCAgriculture
Dewberry Farm in Kernersville is a beautiful family farm that offers cut flowers, pick-your-own events, photography, weddings and more! Follow along on their social media channels for the latest updates and events! #SocialMediaSunday #NCAgriculture
Get ready to frolic through fields, cuddle with critters, and taste the freshest flavors at the Piedmont Farm Tour this weekend! 🌱🐓 Join us at Haw River Mushrooms 🍄and 28 other farms for an unforgettable adventure.
📸: Haw River Mushrooms
#farmadventures #ncagriculture
