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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Agricultural Programs, Food
Mission: To support the production processing and distribution of agricultural livestock and commodities produced in the albemarle region of nc through education exhibition and promotion.
Programs: The northeast ag expo is held annually on the last thursday in july to showcase various crops in actual growing conditions and to reflect various farming practices in growing the varieities of corn wheat cotton and soybeans grown in the counties tht make up the albemarle region of northeastern north carolina. Area farmers and agri-businesses can see first hand the practices and results of crop yield reports made available to the counties involved.
the soybean festival is held annually in january. This showcase event is followed by a dinner which provides farmers with current information about soybeans. Various uses are presented including food samples.
the farm city banquet is an annual event held in november which strives to bring together the farmers in the northeastern north carolina area to fellowship with their urban neighbors. This event strives to create a better understanding between the farmers and their urban colleagues.