Agriculture

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The Fifth District has a rich and deep tradition in farming and ranching. From tobacco to poultry, from soybeans to grapes, the Fifth District farmers and ranchers produce the best agricultural products in the nation and in the world. Our farmers and ranchers continue to be good stewards of the land while constantly maximizing their harvests and production with new and innovative techniques.

Agriculture Related Links:

Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal agency committed to helping America's farmers and ranchers.
Farm Service Agency (FSA) A division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Census of Agriculture Results of the 2007 Census of Agriculture were released February 4, 2009.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension The N.C. Cooperative Extension gives our state's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services disseminates an extensive amount of information that helps farmers with production decisions, sales and increased income. The NCDA&CS also provides services to increase demand of North Carolina products through awareness efforts worldwide, manages research farms, distribute all USDA food to recipient agencies, and manages the state fair.
North Carolina Farm Bureau North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, Inc. is a private, non-profit, grassroots organization that has been actively promoting farm and rural issues since 1936 through governmental relations, marketing, field representation, agricultural education, member services and other programs.
North Carolina Agricultural Statistics North Carolina Department of Agriculture's listing of current and historic data relating to North Carolina agriculture. 


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