Cotton holds history in North Carolina. See interesting facts and statistics about the important crop below:

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In 2015, North Carolina’s production value for upland cotton totaled $143.3 million.

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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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