Whether you like them whipped into a fluffy meringue, used in a hearty quiche or scrambled the old-fashioned way, eggs are a year-round staple. North Carolina's egg industry is vital to the state’s agriculture industry, ranking No. 7 in the list of top 10 commodities. See more interesting facts:

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N.C. Egg Facts

North Carolina’s Piedmont region has the most egg production, though eggs are produced in all parts of the state.

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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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