North Carolina is one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the nation. Did you know that . . .?

Agriculture is North Carolina's number one industry. Food,
fiber or forestry contribute more than $42 billionannually to the state's economy, accounting for28 percent of our state's income and employing 21 percent of its work force.

North Carolina produces more poultry than any other state, with almost 21 percent of the nation's turkey supply or 60 million birds produced annually.

Over 37 percent of the nation's sweet potatoes and more
than 12 percent of all Christmas trees come from North Carolina with the frazier fir being the most popular export.