We at Prestage Farms and Prestage Foods are deeply saddened to convey that our founder and president Bill Prestage passed away October 10.
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Hog Farmer: The Trials of Joey Carter film screening at Hubb's Farm
Don't miss "the most amazing agriculture story"! It's filled with grit, drama, sorrow, and authenticity. It's a true story that happened right here in Eastern NC.
Applications open for N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day Program
Has your farm family got what it takes to be one of the 11 families recognized this year at the N.C. State Fair as a Farm Family of the Day?
House of Raeford fosters an environment of employee loyalty dedication
When our parents and grandparents were in the workplace, it was often common for them to spend their entire working career with the same company. Times have changed and we do not always see the same loyalty and dedication in the labor force.
Beulaville's Arianna Davis wins National Future Little Miss United States Agriculture
As National Future Miss United States Agriculture, Ariana uses her title to spark an interest in agriculture in youth while making an impact in the world.
Governor Cooper signs 19 Bills into Law, including NC Farm Act of 2022
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law.
Governor Cooper signs three bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
State Senate passes bill to keep Hemp legal in North Carolina
The Senate passed Senate Bill 455 to keep hemp legal in North Carolina and allow small businesses that sell CBD and hemp products to remain open.
Duplin Career Prep Academy visit Murphy Family Ventures
The Duplin Career Prep Academy visited us last week for a day of learning! The 8th graders had a packed schedule starting with a crash course with course Superintendents Chris Humphrey and Chris (Peter Futral) on golf course maintenance.
Duplin County Farm Bureau presents Ag in the Classroom grants
Mr. Justin Edwards, Duplin County Farm Bureau President, attended Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting to present two Ag in the Classroom grants. His first words from the podium, however, were directed to the board and Dr. Obasohan.
Agriculture Secretary declares natural disaster funding through FSA
On May 13, 2022, Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack declared a natural disaster in the State of North Carolina based on losses caused by drought that occurred March 22, 2022 and continuing.
Congratulations to Duplin's Matthew Mobley for placing first in the Senior Project Book category for the chicken project!
NC State Extension: It's Show time!
In Duplin County and across North Carolina, youth participating in Extension 4-H animal programs prepare for spring shows.
Duplin County 4-H hosts awards ceremony
The Duplin County 4-H Awards Ceremony was held on April 30th, at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville, NC.
Local area impacted by ground beef recall
Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Duplin County farmers attend Pork Leadership Carolina program
The Pork Leadership Carolina class of 2022 met in Raleigh for their first session in the three-part program, and a couple of Duplin County farmers were in attendance.
North Carolina Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Spring Tour 2022 hosted in Duplin County
So proud of our state committee members Krystle Leigh Owens-Searles & AJ Searles for your efforts in organizing this tour for young farmers and ranchers all across our great state.
Got To Be NC Festival announces Young Farmer of the Day Program
The Got To Be NC Festival is honoring farmers aged 18-40 in a brand-new way this year through the Young Farmer of the Day program. The program, sponsored by the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina, celebrates our state’s agricultural future and three young farmers who are behind our state’s $95.9 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.
Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School's Novakowski honored for Ag in the Classroom
Tanya Novakowski, 6th grade Math and Science teacher at Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School, is well aware and takes full advantage of these resources.
NC Court of Appeals upholds right to farm act, Rep. Jimmy Dixon responds
This week the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the Right to Farm Act. The three-judge panel unanimously dismissed a challenge to the law brought by the Rural Empowerment Association for Community Help, North Carolina Environmental Justice Community Action Network and Waterkeeper Alliance in 2019.