Fast facts of the N.C. wine industry
North Carolina’s wine industry has been growing in production, value and popularity.
Picture this: Dutch immigrants grow a giant greenhouse empire
Over the last half-century, a Charlotte area family business has planted its stake as one of the largest suppliers of flora to big-box retail giants.
Tariffs hit tobacco growers hard
Chinese purchasing of N.C. leaf has evaporated, sending growers’ hopes up in smoke.
Retiring ag-industry promoter also leaving a $1 billion side gig
The longtime spokesman for North Carolina’s farming interests also oversees an insurance enterprise with a vast statewide reach.
Opinion: Hemp fever creates high hopes among farmers
Hemp fever has some N.C. farmers feeling better about the latest growth industry.
Hillsborough incubator dishes advice for food entrepreneurs
A Hillsborough business incubator, Piedmont Food & Agricultural Processing Center, aids success-hungry food entrepreneurs.
Research NC: Exhemplary innovation
ECU plans for the future of industrial hemp manufacturing.