First Furrow

In North Carolina, when it comes to the wine industry, there’s plenty to celebrate. North Carolina is the 10th-largest producer of wine in the country, supporting more than 45,000 jobs and contributing more than $7 billion to the state’s economy. On Friday, May 28, Shelton Vineyards in Dobson hosted an event celebrating N.C. Wine Month and promoting the industry. Gov. Josh St...

Discovering NC Agriculture is a social media series focusing on N.C. grown, raised, caught, and made commodities. Originally started in 2025, this series has been renewed to run for another year! Tune in each month to see how an N.C. commodity is grown, harvested, packed for consumer use and more. Learn nutritional value, find fun recipes to try, hear from local chefs who use th...

When a proposed 70-mile power transmission line threatened farmland, property rights and rural communities in the state, Maryland Farm Bureau mobilized members, landowners, counties and coalition partners against the plan, resulting in a significant delay in the final decision.The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project is a proposed 70-mile transmission line cutting through farml...

Twelve North Carolina veterinary practices were recently awarded grants to help support their large animal practice. The Large Animal Healthcare Enhancement Grant is a $130,000 recurring fund created by the N.C. General Assembly in 2023 and is administered by the N.C. Ag Finance Authority. This funding opportunity is available to veterinarians who practice in one of the 70 No...

Cyndie Shearing Director, Communications Women Farm Bureau leaders recently provided insights on challenges facing women in agriculture, their vision for the future and advice for those entering the field. Their responses to questions are shared below in a roundtable-style format. Participant Snapshot Angela Bailey, President, Oregon Farm BureauJoyce Brady, President, ...