North Carolina commodities special section.

FARM BUREAU NORTH CAROLINA

Our state's largest economic sector brings in $77 billion a year and supports nearly one in five jobs. It has been and continues to be the foundation of the state's economy. As the state's largest agricultural nonprofit and a member of the business community in all 100 counties, North Carolina Farm Bureau has been promoting farmers' interests and serving as the Voice of Agriculture for nearly 80 years.

North Carolina Farm Bureau 5301 Glenwood Ave.

Raleigh, NC 27612 919-782-1705 www.ncfb.org

The North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association is a nonprofit trade organization of over 1,000 members interested in the welfare of the state's green industry, with emphasis on the nursery and landscape industries. NCNLA provides business support and education through member services, marketing, legislation, trade show, and certification programs, while promoting North Carolina plants and landscaping to consumers via www.TarHeelGardening.com.

N.C. Nursery & Landscape

Association

968 Trinity Road

Raleigh, NC 27607

919-816-9119

www.ncnla.com

The nonprofit North Carolina Pecan Growers Association was incorporated in 1994 to promote research and education for the pecan industry and to promote pecans as a commercial crop. Its first president was Bill Bunn. It has 100 members, an annual workshop with professional and grower speakers, a newsletter, website and lots of interest from the public. Commercial acreage is rapidly expanding with new varieties. The future for this old commodity is bright.

N.C. Pecan Growers Association

P.O. Box 25

Ivanhoe, NC 28447

919-590-7495

www.ncpecans.org/sources.php

The North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association Inc. was formed by a group of small grain producers and agri-business representatives from across the state on July 24, 1986. The Association is a nonprofit corporation formed to encourage, promote and develop more efficient small grain marketing and production practices. Its goal is to participate in all matters relative to the interests of small grain producers.

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