Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today $3.9 million in grants that focus on the expansion of meat processors, value-added manufacturers and farmers in North Carolina.
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North Carolina’s sweetest summer tradition is back as the State Farmers Market in Raleigh invites shoppers to celebrate North Carolina Peach Day on Friday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will highlight one of the state’s signature summer crops with free peach samples, fresh local peaches and an opportunity to connect directly with the farmers who grow them.
The Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market will celebrate one of North Carolina’s sweetest summer traditions during North Carolina Peach Day on Thursday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature free peach samples, a Peach Recipe Contest, an opportunity to meet the N.C. Peach Queen and plenty of fresh, locally grown peaches straight from North Carolina farms.
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting a series of job fairs across eastern North Carolina to hire seasonal workers for peanut inspector positions during the upcoming harvest season. These job fairs are an opportunity for individuals seeking short-term employment to play a critical role in the state’s agricultural sector.
CHARLOTTE – Summer is in full swing, and the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is celebrating with Watermelon Day on Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlighting one of North Carolina’s favorite summer crops, visitors can taste fresh watermelon samples provided by the N.C. Watermelon Queen, check out giveaways from Got to Be NC and experience a day of family-friendly fun.
July 25, 2026, 8am - 12:30pm
Hey everyone! Great news — the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is partnering with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Food Policy Council and the Mecklenburg County Health Department’s Food Security Program to bring SNAP/EBT benefits to the market!
Volunteers will be onsite this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to help exchange your SNAP/EBT funds for Market Tokens. And even better — the Double Bucks program is continuing! That’s right: You SNAP, We Match!