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The North Carolina Department of Agriculture identity program for our state’s #1 industry & agricultural products grown, raised, caught & made in NC!

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Raspberries and peaches are in season across our state and can be found at farmers markets, roadside stands and other retailers! 😋If you're looking for a delicious way to use both of these items, check out this Raspberry Peach Jam recipe from our Got to Be NC cookbook. It's a great way to add summer flavor to your dishes! #GotToBeNC #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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Meet one of our new Got to Be NC members - Midstate Produce! 🎉 Located in Wilson, Midstate Produce is a century farm producing a variety of crops each year, including sweet potatoes and cotton. Follow along on their social media for the latest product updates and join us in welcoming them to the Got to Be NC family! #GotToBeNC #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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It's Parent Appreciation Day! 🎉We couldn't be more grateful for the farm parents raising the next generation of agriculture leaders and farmers. We appreciate all that you do every day! #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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Did you know that many beautiful flowers come into bloom in August? Next month, keep an eye out for hibiscus, marigold, cone flowers, black-eyed susan, Russian sage, dahlias and more. It's going to be a gorgeous month in our state! #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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🍉 Today's the day! 🍉Celebrate N.C. Watermelon Day at the @piedmonttriadfarmersmarket from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy one of North Carolina's favorite summer traditions.North Carolina is one of the nation's top watermelon-producing states, with growers harvesting more than 10,000 acres of watermelons each year. Come taste the difference with FREE watermelon samples, meet Got to Be NC, @nc_watermelon , the National Watermelon Queen and the N.C. Watermelon Queen, and take home fun giveaways.There's no better place to celebrate peak watermelon season than your local farmers market. Come support North Carolina farmers and bring home the freshest flavors of summer.Grown. Raised. Caught. Made. When you want the best, it's Got to Be NC.#NCAgriculture #GottoBeNC #NCWatermelon #ShopLocal #BuyLocal #PTFM by @gottobenc

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Show us your sunflower photos! 🌻Whether you're practicing photography at a farm near you, or posing for Instagram worthy shots in the field, comment below to let us see your sunflower photos from this summer! #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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🍉 Today's the day! 🍉Nothing says summer in North Carolina like a fresh slice of watermelon. Join us today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the @raleighfarmersmarket in Raleigh for North Carolina Watermelon Day!North Carolina is one of the nation's leading watermelon-producing states, harvesting millions of pounds each year. Celebrate the season with FREE watermelon samples, giveaways and a chance to meet Got to Be NC, @nc_watermelon, the National Watermelon Queen and the N.C. Watermelon Queen.Bring the family, support North Carolina farmers and enjoy one of the state's sweetest summer traditions. We'll see you at the market!Grown. Raised. Caught. Made. When you want the best, it's Got to Be NC.#NCAgriculture #GottoBeNC #NCWatermelon #ShopLocal #BuyLocal #SFM by @gottobenc

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Remember, never turn your back on a burn pile! 🔥According to the N.C. Forest Service, a fire can escape in a matter of seconds, so it shouldn't be left alone until it is completely cold. Help prevent wildfires across our state by doing your part this summer! #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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New World Screwworm is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds. Adult NWS flies can look very similar to houseflies, and the maggots (larvae) require laboratory identification to tell apart from our native fly maggots. Currently there are no cases of New World Screwworm in North Carolina. Listen as Dr. Jesica Thompson with the NCDA&CS Veterinary Division discusses important points for livestock producers about this emerging outbreak. #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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How do you like to cook with North Carolina blueberries? We love these Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls from our Got to Be NC Homes in the Hometowns Cookbook! 😋Try them in your kitchen this month and let us know what you think. #NCBlueberries #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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@old97kettlecorncompany, one of our Got to Be NC members, showcases their products every year across the state, including at The @drinkcheerwine Festival in Salisbury! 😋The Old 97 Kettlecorn Company has been producing delicious kettlecorn products for many years, including their Cheerwine Kettlecorn. Check out this video to learn more about their company and try some of their products for yourself this year! #GotToBeNC #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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#DiscoveringNCAgriculture North Carolina blueberries are used in a variety of ways from cobblers and pies to local wines. Daryl Locklear, owner of @locklearwinery in Maxton, not only grows his own grapes but also purchases fruit from local farmers to produce a variety of wines each year, including a blueberry wine. From the dirt to the jar, products from Locklear Vineyard and Winery truly tell the story of North Carolina agriculture in a bottle. The Locklear family has always had a strong passion for making wine. In fact, Daryl’s father grew up learning how to make wine from his grandmother using grapes grown in their yard. “That original vine is still alive and producing fruit at our homestead in Maxton,” Daryl said. “My dad learned from my grandmother, and then I learned from him, how to grow grapes and produce wine. It’s been a part of our family history for generations.” In the late 90’s, Daryl and his father decided to take the family hobby of growing vines and producing wine to another level by starting a vineyard. “I did a lot of research and spoke with experts in the industry to learn how to start this business,” he said. “I learned that it’s best to not only have a vineyard, but also a winery where the products can be utilized and sold each year.” The first vines were put in at Locklear Vineyard and Winery in 2003 and their doors opened for business six years later in 2009. From then until now, the vineyard has grown to produce over seven acres of grapes and 100 to 150 cases of wine per week. Throughout the year, Daryl and his team are busy pruning vines from planting to harvest. “We don’t use fertilizers on our vines, but they do require constant maintenance from the start of the season to harvest,” said Daryl. “Once harvest arrives, typically late September, we bring the grapes inside and start the process of making wine.” Learn more on our Facebook page! #NCAgriculture by @gottobenc

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