Agriculture
North Carolina is a place where agricultural tradition and 21st century science meet to create unmatched research and business opportunities.
Here, virtually any ag tech company, researcher, investor or holder of intellectual property will find unique opportunities for transforming ideas into products.
This is evident in our 165+ ag tech companies and hundreds of world-class ag tech scientists, including global thought leaders working in our colleges and universities.
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165+ companies
in ag tech
$290M+
state and local government revenues
5 of 6
top global ag tech companies
18
research stations
2
land grant universities
$92.7B
ag economy
Agriculture News & Events
Agriculture Sector Development Programs
NCBiotech's Agriculture Sector Development team is guided by an Advisory Council comprised of 24 leaders in the agriculture industry and education.
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National AgTech Forum
In 2021, NCBiotech is partnering with AgLaunch and AgStart to develop a monthly event series for industry leaders and professionals featuring experts in the ag tech sector. While virtual, each includes a short program of speakers including Q&A with the audience. Once we're back in-person, the program will be followed by a networking reception.
2021 Forums: January 13 | February 17 | March 17 | April 20 | May 19 | June 16 | July 21 | August 18
2020 Forums: February 19 | May 14 | July 22 | September 16 | November 11
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Crop Commercialization Program
Project convening partners to conduct research including trait identification, development, grower engagement and market introduction to improve and commercialize vegetable, fruit and feed crops in North Carolina. Learn more
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Ponytail Ag Campaign
Four of North Carolina's key agricultural partners are coming together in a collaborative effort to highlight the contributions women have made to the agriculture industry in North Carolina. NCBiotech will be working with N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, N.C. Farm Bureau, and Feed the Dialogue N.C. on a social media campaign.
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NC Ag Tech Economic Growth Report
In 2021 this will become an annual report providing an economic growth snapshot of the ag tech industry in North Carolina, that charts the state's ag tech company and technology developments. It will be released in August each year.
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Ag Tech companies in NC
More than 165 ag tech companies are operating across the state of North Carolina. They include:
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For questions or more information, contact:
Michelle VonCannon
Agriculture Program and Event Manager
Agriculture Sector Development
919-549-8858
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michelle_voncannon@ncbiotech.org