Let it snow!

by | Jan 3, 2018 | Beyond Bacon

“Oh the weather outside is frightful…but the barns are soooo delightful…” Apologies to Dean Martin but this is the tune I’ve singing in my head as everyone does chores this morning. The outside thermometer read 12 degrees at 6 a.m. today.  Cold, especially this level...

Be counted in the Census of Agriculture

by | Dec 6, 2017 | Beyond Bacon

The Census of Agriculture will be mailed out this month and while some may look at the every-five-year survey as a hassle, it’s important that you take the time to be counted accurately. The resulting data are used by farmers, ranchers, trade associations,...

Wayne County pig farmers ‘Give a Ham’

by | Dec 4, 2017 | Beyond Bacon

  Eleven Wayne County farm families proved that they Give A Ham when they stepped up to provide Christmas hams for 50 local families through the Goldsboro Family YMCA’s Y’s Men Christmas Outreach program. The program provides Christmas support to 50...

Deborah Ballance named to National Pork Board

by | Dec 1, 2017 | Beyond Bacon

Deborah Ballance of Fremont was named to a three-year term on the National Pork Board this week, along with four other new members from across the country. North Carolina hog farmers Henry Moore and Kris Stewart rotated off the board with the announcement of the new...