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Duplin County has a strong agriculture
heritage and a promising future. Today, Duplin’s agriculture
industries range from the family farm to corporate headquarters
of ag-related businesses. Drawing from the rich, natural resources
and mild climate, local farmers grow crops ranging from asparagus
to zucchini. Duplin County recognizes emerging opportunities
and many citizens are meeting the ever-changing demands of the
industry with new crops as well as services. Duplin
County recently ranked second in North Carolina in Livestock
and Poultry Total Receipts while also ranking in the Top 10
in Crop Receipts. Pigs and Poultry are Duplin’s two
most important agricultural commodities.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture
recognizes Duplin County’s important contributions nationally
and globally. Duplin, along with neighboring Sampson County,
produces 1/6 of the world’s population food supply.
To learn more about Duplin County’s Agriculture,
visit Duplin County Cooperative Extension Service’s
website at the following link: Duplin County Cooperative Extension
Recent NCDA and N. C. State University
Statistics show
- Duplin County ranked 2nd in Corn for grain,
producing 4,820,000 bushels
- Duplin County ranked #1 in Turkey Production/Processing
and in the Top 10 in Broilers
- Duplin County ranked in the Top 10 in production
of Tobacco, Sweet Potatoes, and Wheat
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