Farmers Market Update for August 14, 2021

If you missed the demo starring OKRA last week, you really missed it! The samples were "out of this world" good. Thanks to Seraphim Smith, Peter Pun of The Laughing Owl, Scott Elden from Upstairs at the Market and Downstairs, Too, and Judy Kitts, who used okra from her own garden. A follow-up is in the makings on November 20th, so stay tuned for details. Also, follow Seraphim Smith on Facebook.

Rep. Humphrey helps secure local funding in NC House Budget

Earlier today, the 2021 Appropriations Act was passed out of the North Carolina House of Representatives with bipartisan support. In addition to pay raises for teachers and state employee, state employee retiree supplement bonuses, investments in agriculture, and funding for infrastructure improvements, S105 also includes several line items that will impact Eastern North Carolina.