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RALEIGH – The State Farmers Market in Raleigh is firing up the grill for a North Carolina favorite in honor of National Hot Dog Day, Wednesday, July 16, with free Bright Leaf hot dog samples from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the farmers area.

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting a series of job fairs across eastern North Carolina to hire seasonal workers to grade peanuts 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.

FLETCHER – Come join the North Carolina Mountain State Fair team and be part of one of Western North Carolina’s premier fall events. The fair is looking to fill a number of temporary jobs, including ticket takers, ticket sellers, law enforcement/security and workers for the entry department and information booths. Pay ranges from $15-$16 an hour for ticket takers and general employees, to up to $50 an hour for sworn officers.

COLFAX – Peaches are now in season in North Carolina and the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market will be celebrating all their sweet flavor with Peach Day Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FLETCHER – Blue ribbons, bragging rights and prize money are up for grabs at the N.C. Mountain State Fair and the competition information is now online so people can start working on their entries. That includes preparing for a fun, new, in-person, day-of “Mullet & ‘Stache” competition on Sept. 6, where you can fatten your wallet with your winning mullet or earn some cash for your fabulous ‘stache.

Join Jones Melts for a fun and creative Sip & Create class at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market on the 2nd Sundays in July through December, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants will have the chance to unleash their creativity by designing elegant drinking glasses, fabulous plates, decorative hats and more.

The Power of Produce (POP) provides a fun opportunity for children to engage in the local food system through conversations directly with farmers, educational games, and exposure to new fruits and vegetables.

Hey everyone! Exciting news – the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is teaming up with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Food Policy Council and Mecklenburg County Health Department’s Food Security Program to offer SNAP/EBT benefits at the market! Starting Saturday, April 5th, Volunteers will be at the market every other Saturday throughout the year. And guess what? The Double Bucks program will also be continued!

Hey everyone! Exciting news – the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is teaming up with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Food Policy Council and Mecklenburg County Health Department’s Food Security Program to offer SNAP/EBT benefits at the market! Starting Saturday, April 5th, Volunteers will be at the market every other Saturday throughout the year. And guess what? The Double Bucks program will also be continued!

Senior assistance with access to healthy fresh foods.