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LXXXVII - No. 9 September 2012 On the Horizon Just a friendly re- Mountain State Fair offers family fun Sept. 7-16 minder that the deadlines The 2012 Mountain State Vinyl Brothers Big Band to enter competitions for Fair promises to live up to its and more. Bands perform the N.C. State Fair are theme of “Squeals, Thrills throughout the day. fast approaching. and Ferris Wheels” with The Heritage Music The deadline to enter plenty of fun activities, mu- Stage will feature bluegrass any of the livestock com- sical entertainment, rides, and traditional Appala- petitions is Wednesday, crafts, food and agricultural chian music nightly at 7 Sept. 15. shows planned for the whole p.m. The Pepsi Music Stage The deadline to en- family. features daily performances ter the Folk Festival is The fair runs Sept. 7-16 by musician Leon Jacobs Jr. Monday, Sept. 24 and the at the Western N.C. Ag Cen- The Mountain State entry deadline for horti- ter in Fletcher. Fair has a long history culture and fl ower and “Even more entertain- of hosting engaging and garden competitions is ment and activities are educational shows. Magi- Friday, Sept. 27. planned for this year’s fair,” cian Brad Matchett brings The deadline for the said Agriculture Commis- agriculture to life in his remaining categories cov- sioner Steve Troxler. “You entertaining Agricadabra ering handicrafts, foods, won’t want to miss Western Presents: The Science of Ag art, clothing and home North Carolina’s premier ag- show where kids of all ages furnishings is Friday, ricultural event.” will learn about our state’s Sept. 20, by 5 p.m. The Mountain State Fair leading industry. To fi nd out more about celebrates the traditions and With the return of the the competitions, check heritage of mountain crafters popular Mooternity Ward out the online premium and entertainers, featuring a exhibit, some fairgoers will books at www.ncstate- clogging competition, a daily get to witness the miracle fair.org. Click on the link Mountain Music Festival of a live calf birth. A team for competitions. There and handmade items from lo- of agriculture students and are two premium books cal crafters. veterinarians will be on this year, one for live- Two additions to this Kiddie and thrill rides are among the many attractions fair- hand to assist expectant stock entries and a second year’s lineup will bring ex- goers looks forward to at the Mountain State Fair. cows with deliveries. Videos one for everything else. treme sports excitement to explaining the birth also Advance State Fair ad- the fairgrounds. The Profes- A number of fair favorites entertain them with three stream throughout the day mission, ride and concert sional Rodeo Cowboys As- return to entertain visitors. stages dedicated to local and for fairgoers who are not on tickets can also be pur- sociation Rodeo will be held Among the popular return- regional talent. The Bojan- hand for a live birth. chased on the website. Monday, Sept. 10, through ing acts are the Kenya Safari gles Music Stage features a Naturalist and educa- Buy early to save. Thursday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. Acrobats, the Hogway Speed- variety of acts performing a tor Carlton Burke’s Wild in the Stampede Corral. way Racing Pigs, chainsaw variety of musical styles. Encounters show in the Da- The Haywood Community artist Dan Smathers and Di- Among the performers are vis Event Center gives fair- College Timber Sports Team xie Starlight Express, a cho- Nikki Talley, Nuthin Fancy, goers a chance to see and will demonstrate lumberjack reographed precision eques- Leigh Glass Band, Old North learn more about wild ani- skills at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 trian team. State, Kayla McKinney, Bud- mals. Show times are 5:30, p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, through Fairgoers who are into dy K Big Band, Michelle Lee, (See MSFair, pg. 2) Sunday, Sept. 9. music will fi nd plenty to Sharkadelics, Tom Fish, The From the tractor by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler ilar situations, which really nomic times. I would love to 10 perpetual conservation signifi ed a bigger crisis to me. see even more funding for easements. In addition, To me, I saw our rich, ADFPTF grants because I funding was provided to fertile farmland coming un- think the needs are defi nite- counties looking to beef up der attack, with little in the ly there, but I am proud that their Voluntary Agricul- way of defenders. And the we continue to chip away at tural District programs. loss of farmland meant a this issue in North Carolina. More than 900 acres of loss also of future produc- We recently awarded more farm and forest land will tion opportunities since than $2 million to help com- be protected through the developed land rarely re- munities across the state pro- conservation easements. turns to its natural state. tect farmland and promote Commissioner Troxler In total, since 2005 when One of the ways we have agricultural enterprises. It is the trust fund started, Protecting farmland is worked to slow the loss estimated that these projects more than 8,500 acres of one of my major priorities as of farms and farmland in will have a total economic im- working lands have been Agriculture Commissioner. North Carolina is by pro- pact of $11.6 million across protected across the state. Not too many years ago, North viding grants through the 40 counties, with every re- We still have a lot Carolina led the country in Agricultural Development gion of the state represented. of work to do, but we the loss of farms – a distinc- and Farmland Preservation A total of 20 projects re- have tremendous sup- tion that I was not proud of. Trust Fund. We have been ceived funding in the latest port from our counties But we were not alone in extremely fortunate to re- grant cycle. Among them and conservation groups, the loss of farms and farm- ceive funding from the N.C. were three agricultural which is encouraging. land to development. Other General Assembly for the plans, seven agricultural states were experiencing sim- trust fund even in tough eco- development projects and (See ADFPTF, pg. 2) Page 2 AGRICULTURAL REVIEW September 2012 27,000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $1,367.27 or 4 cents per copy. Bucolic briefs Brian Long ...................................Editor DIVISIONS The Tarheel Barrel and Roper Association will hold a series of horse shows with classes for all ages at Andrea E. Ashby .................Mng. Editor Agronomic ........... Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise Lockamy Stables and Arena in Benson. Events include pole bending, barrels, goat tying and breakaway Danette Jernigan ..........................Ads & Emergency Programs .........Sharron Stewart roping. Divisions are assisted. Following are upcoming show dates: Sept. 1 and Oct. 6. All shows start at Circulation Mgr. Food Distribution .........................Gary Gay Jen Nixon ............................ Staff Writer Food & Drug ..............................Dan Ragan 10 a.m. Cost is $7 per event; association membership is $20. For more, call Shannon and Melody Lockamy Paul Jones............................ Staff Writer Human Resources ...................Ben Harward at 919-894-5719 or 291-3295 or 291-3294. Marketing ....................................Tom Slade *** AGRICULTURAL REVIEW (ISSN Meat & Poultry Inspection ...Don Delozier The N.C. Simmental Association Fall Harvest Sale will be held Sept. 1 at noon at the Shuffl er Sale 07445466) is published 11 times a year N.C. Forest Service .....................Wib Owen Facility in Union Grove. Bulls, cows, bred and open heifers of Simmental and SimAngus genetics will be with a combined November/December N.C. State Fair ........................Wesley Wyatt issue by the N.C. Department of Agricul- available. For more, contact Jennie Rucker at 336-58-1679 or go to www.ncsimmental.com. Plant Industry ............................ Gene Cross ture and Consumer Services, 2 W. Eden- *** Property & Construction ......Kent Yelverton ton St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Second-class The New Bern Farmers Market is looking for producers of farm and farm related products to be Public Affairs .............................Brian Long postage paid at Raleigh, N.C. vendors at the market. The New Bern market is open every Saturday all year. For more information, Research Stations ............Dr. Sandy Stewart POSTMASTER: Send address changes Soil & Water Conservation ...Patricia Harris contact Julie McKeon at 252-637-4172. and classifi ed advertising to Standards .........................Stephen Benjamin *** AGRICULTURAL REVIEW, 1001 Mail Statistics ....................... Dee Webb (interim) The 9th Annual Equestrian Exchange Tack Consignment Sale will be held through Sept 3 at the Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- Structural Pest & Pesticides .... Jim Burnette Holshouser Building, State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Participants can buy or sell anything related to 1001. Veterinary ......................Dr. David Marshall equestrian sport, including tack, show clothing, barn supplies and riding gear. All disciplines of riding AGRICULTURAL REVIEW is printed represented. Consignors earn 75 percent of all sold. Nonprofi t equestrian organizations, 4H clubs and in interest of the farmers of the State and Chief Deputy Commissioner: is sent free to residents upon request. therapeutic riding centers are encouraged to participate. Regular show hours with free admission are N. David Smith Jr. Sept. 1 and 2, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sept. 3, noon - 6 p.m. Consignors can pick up unsold items between 10 PHONE: 919-707-3001 Assistant Commissioners: a.m. and 9 p.m. Sept. 5. For more, contact Lynn Beeson 336-362-6248 or Tanya Wright 540-977-1950 or Howard Isley Steve Troxler go to www.EquestrianExchange.com David McLeod *** Commissioner Wib Owen The N.C. Cattlemen’s Association and the N.C. Cooperative Extension are offering a workshop Sept. Dr. Richard Reich 29 at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems in Goldsboro for women who would like more information and hands-on experience with cattle.