Application & nomination forms for the N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day program, sponsored by Tractor Supply, are due FRIDAY! Winners announced Mon., Sept. 9th. Submit forms to [email protected]! #NCAgriculture ➡️ loom.ly/Ol91eBk ➡️ loom.ly/NopnkXk

Who is heading out to the NC Mountain State Fair this weekend?! 🎉 From Sept. 6th through the 15th, enjoy fun rides, delicious food, mountain music and so much more at the fairgrounds in Fletcher. Let us know what you're most excited about! #NCMountainStateFair #NCAgriculture

With September beginning & October quickly approaching, county fairs across the state are gearing up to offer fun times, great food & fun experiences for you & your family! Learn more below & visit the county fairs in your area! #NCAgriculture ➡️ loom.ly/c_x_N4I

ICYMI, farmers who apply fumigants to stored grain now need a new subcategory on their pesticide license. Our Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division is offering sessions across the state beginning in September. Learn more below! #NCAgriculture ➡️ loom.ly/oLAqeyk

#NextGenAg From helping on her grandparents’ farm to FFA, Sydney Loflin has been immersed in the world of agriculture for as long as she can remember. Currently working towards a career, she can’t wait to leave her mark on the industry. Learn more on our Facebook! #NCAgriculture

September is National Rice Month! Celebrate this month with one of our Got to Be NC members, Tidewater Grain Co.. Tidewater Grain works hard each year to grow heirloom grains of rice, including Carolina Gold Rice. Shop online today! #BuyLocal #NCAgriculture

Our Agronomic Services Building will be closed tomorrow, Sept. 5th, and Friday, Sept. 6th, for emergency repairs. The building will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 7th, for regular business. #NCAgriculture

Major Bond has been showing dairy cows at the fair for 45 years. Through the years, he has not only seen his own family grow up in the industry, but also taught others about its importance. Learn more below! #NCStateFair #NCAgriculture Read more: loom.ly/G7qvaf0

One of our Got to Be NC members, @cackalacky, has launched a new product that is available at Costco locations throughout N.C., a 40 oz. "Big Bag" of Cackalacky Beer-B-Q Nuts! Seasoned with a unique blend of barbecue sauces, you don't want to miss out! #GotToBeNC #NCAgriculture

Tomorrow is the last day to apply or nominate someone for the N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day Program, sponsored by Tractor Supply! Find more at the link below, including how to nominate someone! #HomeGrownHappiness #NCStateFair #NCAgriculture ➡️ loom.ly/BJJqIOE

Did you know that one of our own farms has been nominated for the 2024 USA Today Best Corn Maze Award?! Hubb's Farm NC in Clinton is a hot spot for visitors, especially during the fall. Cast your vote by Sept. 9th to help them win! #NCAgriculture ➡️ rb.gy/ns450o

Mark your calendars for the Grand Farm Tour Across Sampson County, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 21st! Visit farms in the area, like Wilders, to learn how each product is made straight from the source. Learn more below! #NCAgriculture More info: loom.ly/KagaeSA

Have you registered for livestock shows at the N.C. State Fair yet? Time is running out to enter, deadline is Sept. 15th! To register in a livestock competition today, follow these steps to using Show Works! #NCStateFair #HomeGrownHappiness #NCAgriculture

The NC Mountain State Fair is NOW OPEN!!! 🎉🎡 From now through Sept. 15th, visit the fairgrounds in Fletcher to experience fun rides, livestock shows, entertainment acts, delicious food, mountain music and more. See you there! #NCMountainStateFair #NCAgriculture

Today is National Food Bank Day! Did you know that many people across our state still struggle to gain access to the foods that they need? Food Banks across our state serve to bridge the gap, including the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Donate to one in your area today! #NCAgriculture

Join us in congratulating our NC Farm to School calendar winner for the month of September, Sophia Gunn! Sophia is a second grade student at Chicod Elementary School in Pitt County. Sophia created a beautiful representation of a soybean farm. Great job Sophia! #NCAgriculture

Our Got to Be NC program is partnering with Chef's Roll to promote local products, including Miso Master Miso and Marshallberg Farm, & showcase the variety of flavor they bring. Stay tuned in the coming weeks to see what our chefs come up with! #ChefsRoll #GotToBeNC #NCAgriculture

Tailgate season is here, which means it's time to show off your best chicken wings! Take on the competition during the N.C. State Fair "Ain't No Thing But A Chicken Wing" Home Chef Challenge, sponsored by House of Raeford, on Fri, Oct. 25th! #NCAgriculture ➡️ loom.ly/d9ELOnE

Attention organic growers! Don't miss your chance to apply for partial reimbursement of certification or recertification costs through our organic certification cost-share assistance program! Deadline is Oct. 31st. Learn more below! #NCAgriculture ➡️ loom.ly/DQpS9xQ

Join us in congratulating Rachel Smith for her recent promotion to Engineering Services Section Chief in our Soil & Water Conservation Division! Rachel will oversee the regional engineers across the state who help local soil and water conservation districts. #NCAgriculture