Raleigh, N.C — North Carolina Soybean Producers Association is pleased to announce the winners and runners-up from school-level NEXTILE: The Soy in Textiles Design Challenge. In NEXTILE’s second year of its competition, design students from 21 colleges and universities were invited to leverage their creative and problem-solving skills to produce the next sustainable innovation in textile…
DetailsThe North Carolina Soybean Producers Association encourages farmers to talk to their local fire departments about soy-based firefighting foam’s health and environmental benefits. Firefighters and farmers in North Carolina serve as the backbones of our local communities, united by a shared commitment to safety and service. As our first line of defense, firefighters face numerous…
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North Carolina soybean farmers were some of the U.S. soy growers participating in Ag Supply Chain Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference brings together buyers and sellers while offering the Southeast Asia food & feed industries insights into subjects that will shape the agricultural landscape in future years. Soy growers Micheal McPherson, Forrest Howell and…
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Agriculture arguably utilizes a more diverse range of specialists than most industries, requiring software engineers, advanced mechanics, nutritionists, chemists, and much more. Teachers across the state are inspiring the passions of the next generation, so this summer, the N.C. Soybean Producers Association partnered with Nourish the Future (NtF), a non-profit foundation, to deliver a professional…
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Meet Beth Taylor, a true farm girl whose roots run deep in the fertile soil of her family farm in Nash County. This farm dates back to 1938, when her grandparents first purchased it, bringing along a rich history and an abundance of cherished memories. Today her family farm grows a diverse collection of crops,…
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A dream: that is what paved the way for Jimmy Thomas to become the remarkable farmer he is today. Located in Person County, spread across 3,500 acres of diversified farmland, lives this inspiring farmer. Thomas serves as the ASA (American Soybean Association) director on the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association board. He has graced the…
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The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association is proud to announce a partnership with the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market for the summer 2023 season. To engage with the thousands of consumers in the Charlotte area who visit the market weekly, NC Soy will be planting a soybean demonstration plot at the market with different varieties of…
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When people think of soybeans, often the first thought that pops in their head is tofu! Tofu is one of the many wonderful products that can be made from these versatile beans, but this protein-packed alternative to meat doesn’t even scratch the surface for all soy is capable of becoming. In fact, most soybeans are…
DetailsThe Executive Farm Management (EFM) program was started by NC State extension in 2017, and since then has enhanced the managerial and financial skillsets of hundreds of farmers in the Southeast. Typically the program is an intensive, 12 day event, held in person. While the program has delivered amazing results, in the past the price…
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The 54th Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association will be held on January 15, 2021, at 10:00 am. The meeting will be located at the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills hotel and members of the NCSPA are invited to attend.
During the recent COVID-19 pandemic virus many ag events throughout North Carolina were cancelled. One such annual event was the Onslow County Ag Days and some 800 students across the county attended the two-day session on a local farm. “Many school kids look forward to spring school tours. It is an educational way to connecting…
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Our partnership with Marbles Kids’ Museum began back in 2013, with an interactive play exhibit called “On the Farm.” Given the importance of livestock in soymeal demand the exhibit focuses on feeding and caring for farm animals. The “On the Farm” exhibit deepens children’s engagement in farming as they feed and care for production animals…
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