Take a look at what’s happening with the North Carolina Farm Bureau across the state this spring:

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Honoring an Agricultural Advocate

Don Smart, president of the Haywood County Farm Bureau, presented Bill Yarborough with a custom-made, engraved pocketknife on behalf of the county Farm Bureau to honor Yarborough for his many years of service to agriculture. Yarborough recently retired from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). He most recently held the position of special assistant to NCDA&CS Commissioner Steve Troxler and previously served as a regional agronomist. Yarborough has always been a strong advocate for agriculture both on and off the job, and he still serves many volunteer roles to support the industry. Yarborough may be retired, but he continues to be a friend to and a trusted resource for farmers.

See more: On the Local Level: Winter 2020-21

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Read & Connect

NCField&FamilySummer2026
Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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