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Oct 23, 2014

NEW INITIATIVE TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD AND IMPROVE SMALL FARM VIABILITY

The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) and the Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA) Two of North Carolina’s largest farmer and local food advocacy organizations have teamed up for a new initiative. The project, called Connect2Direct, will improve access to local food and increase farmers; market sales across the state. 

Oct 20, 2014

STRATA CELEBRATES $1BN INVESTED IN NC SOLAR

With solar power continuing explosive growth in North Carolina, Chapel Hill-based Strata is celebrating a major milestone. 

Oct 14, 2014

CARRBORO BECOMES THIRD BEE CITY USA

The town-wide effort aims to build on Carrboro's existing bee-friendly policies, promoting pollinator conservation. 

Oct 14, 2014

PLANNED DURHAM “AGRIHOOD” BRINGS A FARM-CENTERED MODEL OF SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT

A proposed development north of Durham will offer residents an amenity farm and 140 acres of shared conservation land. 

Oct 1, 2014

STATE ANNOUNCES $1M IN GRANTS FOR WATER RESOURCE PROJECTS

Grantees range from soil erosion management to the building of a greenway. 

Sep 25, 2014

OLD, POLLUTED DYE FACTORY BECOMES ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARK

From superfund site to a hub for clean energy and sustainable business, Charlotte's ReVenture Park is rethinking the role of industry. 

Sep 22, 2014

USDA TO INVEST $55 MILLION IN NC SOLAR

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited a North Carolina solar farm to announce a raft of new measures in support of clean energy. 

Sep 18, 2014

RALEIGH TO HOST SOUTHEAST ALTERNATIVE FUELS CONFERENCE

Electric cars, natural gas boats, biodiesel and more at this years; Southeast Alternative Fuels Conference.