The sun sets earlier as North Carolina ventures deeper into autumn, and farmers from the mountains to the coast are finishing off the year’s harvest. Unlike other areas of the country that have been hit by drought or too much rainfall, most of the state has enjoyed a relatively stable growing season this year, helping some Farm Bureau members record some of their better yields ever for corn, soybeans and other crops that flourish in the Tar Heel 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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