Category Archives: State/Regional
Land Purchases Grow University Farm To Largest Size Ever
N.C. A&T State University's farm will expand by nearly 90 acres to its largest size in its 124-year history thanks to several recent purchases of adjacent land, according to Jerome Harper, directo...
Dec 22, 2025 Recent land purchases have grown the size of N.C. A&T’s University Farm to more than 580 acres, nearly 90 acres more than its current size of 492 acres. “We have lots of options for the land,” said Daniel Cooper, farm superintendent. (Photo Credit: North Carolina A&T State University)
Congressman Davis Introduces Bills to Strengthen Rural Communities and Support the Next Generation of Family Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced the introduction of two bills focused on strengthening rural communities, expanding access to federal resources, and supporting family farm s...
Dec 04, 2025
Turkey operation in Wayne County tests positive for High Path Avian Influenza
RALEIGH - A turkey breeding operation in Wayne County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consume...
Nov 19, 2025
N.C. A&T Receives Transformative $63M Investment from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
GREENSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today announced a record $63 million investment from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift ev...
Nov 14, 2025