Pork is a major commodity for the Old North State. Learn more facts about North Carolina’s pork industry, then read how hog farmers are going green

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farm facts: pork

In 2012, North Carolina ranked No. 2 in the nation in pork production. The state’s 1,833 hog farms sold 34.5 million hogs, with total production valued at almost $2.9 billion.

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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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