Agriculture in North Carolina: Home

Farming and agriculture have been an important part of North Carolina’s economy throughout its history. Today, North Carolina’s agriculture industry, including food, fiber and forestry, contributes around $76 billion to the state’s economy. This guide, while in no way comprehensive, is a compilation of resources for those interested in the industry, history and culture of North Carolina agriculture. It also provides a list of important reports and statistical publications pertaining to North Carolina’s agricultural industry, in print and digital formats.

• Print Resources: including title lists by subject terms related to NC agriculture
• Digital Resources (NC.gov): including state government websites on agritourism and NC agricultural history
• Digital Resources (other): including online resources on agricultural education and community supported agriculture
• State Docs: Crop & Livestock Information: including tobacco, peanuts, cotton, fruits & vegetables, grain, poultry
• State Docs: Surveys & Reports: including agriculture statistics, water and chemical use, and commercial fruits
• Get More Help: contact GHL library staff for additional assistance

Did You Know?

• North Carolina is number one nationally in the production of tobacco and sweet potatoes.
• North Carolina ranks second in the US for hog and turkey production, and Christmas tree sales.
• In 2017, North Carolina had 50,200+ farms, with a total of more than 8.4 million acres.

Bertone, R. (2017). Giving it all. North Carolina Agriculture, 2. Retrieved from http://www.farmflavor.com/north-carolina/north-carolina-agriculture-2017/.

1. North Carolina Agricultural Statistics, 2015. N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 12.

2. N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services full-color seal. http://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/images/NCDACSSeal_4color.jpg

3. North Carolina Agricultural Statistics, 2015. N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 51.

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