Margaret Huffman

Aug 25, 2021

Climate Change and Agriculture

Agriculture is, of course, affected greatly by storms, droughts, floods, heat and cold, and that makes it vulnerable to climate change. Experts discuss how climate changes affects North Carolina ag, how ag affects climate change, and how the industry can help address it.

Aug 23, 2021

Gary Bullen: Reflection and Advice Ahead of Retirement

Gary Bullen is the director of NC Farm School and later this month will retire after 22 years of service to NC State University.

Aug 9, 2021

Watch: North Carolina Dairy Industry Is Grade A

Got milk? In North Carolina, yes, we do! About 900 million pounds of it annually. Find out what NC State is doing to grow the industry.

Aug 2, 2021

Bacon May Disappear in California as Pig Rules Take Effect

Barry Goodwin, an economist at North Carolina State University, estimated the extra costs at 15% more per animal for a farm with 1,000 breeding pigs.

Jul 19, 2021

Funding Available for Southeast Dairies Looking to Build Processing Capacity

The Southeast DBII program was developed to assist regional efforts to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products.

Jun 21, 2021

Replacing just-in-time with just-in-case

“I believe a lot of people are shifting away from just-in-time inventory management,” said Schweizer during the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank’s annual agricultural economics conference.

Jun 14, 2021

New Job Openings Announced in ARE; Now Accepting Applications

Two new job openings demonstrate the department's commitment to its entrepreneurship program and helping farmer's boost their financial literacy and in turn profitability. 

Jun 3, 2021

Pork Industry Braces for Catastrophic Costs to Implement Proposition 12

An analysis by Barry Goodwin predicts dramatic changes—including the loss of small farms and further consolidation of the industry—as a result of Proposition 12 compliance costs.

May 28, 2021

Student Experiences and Recommendations from Transitioning to Emergency Remote Instruction

Students who may have initially felt feelings of isolation or anxiety after the abrupt move to remote instruction also showed improvement in time management skills, improved technology and communication skills, and adapting to both personal and academic challenges.

May 13, 2021

Locally-Sourced Foods Gaining Popularity

Daniel Tregeagle explained recent trends in the local foods market on Good Day Charlotte.