Chuck Courtade, a regional manager for the cooperative, said the Weirs aren't just good dairy farmers. They're good people, and their farm is a showplace for the industry. A statement issued by the cooperative also said Weir Farms is so clean that "visitors may not realize they are on a working dairy farm. It honored seven members, one group of owners or operators for each region, at its recent annual meeting. Staff monitor how much milk each cow produces on a computer. Bruce said visitors...

Join over 70,000 readers and stay up-to-date with what s happening in the Farming industry. You can trust FWi to bring you the advice you need, when you want it. If you enjoyed this episode, why not watch theprevious episodes in this series: Alternatively, watch the first series again. This week's FarmingSunday (8 April)features Stephen Conisbee, a beef producer and butcher from Fetcham, Surrey and also expert advice on potato blight control. Farming Sunday is aired on SkyDigital channel...

While there already are regulations on where commercial hives can be placed a quarter mile from any school and 200 feet from occupied homes and businesses, for example some beekeepers say a new law or court ruling imposing more restrictions would hurt the industry, which already is dealing with an unexplained decline in bee populations. While there already are regulations on where commercial hives can be placed a quarter mile from any school and 200 feet from occupied homes and businesses,...

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Supermarket prices will stay relatively stable, insulated by imports from Chile and other countries along with supplies from states unaffected by the freeze. What they find out will give consumers a glimpse of how hard it will be to find the fresh local produce they savor -- and how much they'll pay. North Carolina's long growing season gives farmers enough time to reap a second planting of corn or squash, which means consumers can expect to get a fresh fix of homegrown produce come...