Impact

Jan 26, 2018

Connecting N.C. Agriculture, Nutrition Education

Researchers at NC State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina at Asheville have received a UNC System Inter-Institutional Grant, funded by the state General Assembly, to pilot a fruit-and-vegetable prescription program combined with a nutrition education program for low-income UNC Family Medicine patients suffering from diet-related chronic diseases.

Jan 25, 2018

You Decide: What’s The Future Of Retail Buying?

As 2018 kicks off, there’s good news and bad news for retail sellers.

Jan 22, 2018

Off-Road Vehicle Restriction Benefits Outweigh Costs for National Seashore

An economic analysis by North Carolina State University, Oregon State University and RTI International finds that the economic benefits of biodiversity and habitat preservation significantly outweigh the costs of off-road vehicle (ORV) restrictions at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The study sheds light on the relative economic value of efforts to balance environmental protection with human access to public lands.

Jan 16, 2018

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Effects on Individuals and Businesses

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed H.R. 1, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” into law which now changes the taxation landscape for individuals and businesses.

Jan 12, 2018

Evaluating Labor Costs in the North Carolina Tobacco Industry

With the growing uncertainty of regulations involved in labor in the agriculture industry, understanding how there regulations might affect tobacco production is of a critical importance.

Jan 9, 2018

The Rising Minimum Wage and Its Effect on Agricultural Workers

The Economic Research Service (ERS) invited Ivan Kandilov to present a new paper (joint with Amy Kandilov, RTI International) on Dec. 21, 2017, in Washington D.C.

Jan 5, 2018

New Economic Projections from ARE Faculty: Outlooks and Indicators

Hugh C. Kiger Professor Dr. Blake Brown has released the 2018 Tobacco Situation and Outlook. North Carolina produces more tobacco than any other state and Brown’s research pinpoints key trends in…

Dec 22, 2017

Economic Analysis from Dr. Thomas Grennes: The Jones Act

“The Jones Act Revisited” is a follow up piece by Emeritus Professor Thomas Grennes. It offers analysis on the legislation and its harmful effects on the economy. The conclusion is…

Dec 21, 2017

Executive Farm Management Program a Valuable Experience for Local Farmers

N.C. sweet potato and tobacco farmers participating in the Executive Farm Management Program successfully completed a year-long pilot program on December 1st, 2017.

Dec 21, 2017

ARE Faculty Member Serves on Farm Bill Panel

On invitation from U.S. Representative David Price (4th District, North Carolina), N.C. State professor and Extension Specialist Dr. Rod Rejesus served as a panelist at a forum discussion about the…