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State Fair accepting nominations for Farm Family of the Day

By Lightning Reports, Published: August 2, 2024

The N.C. State Fair is again looking to recognize 11 farm families during the fair through the Farm Family of the Day program presented by the Tractor Supply Company. One family will be highlighted each day of the fair.

“The Farm Family of the Day program has become a popular way to highlight the people behind the state’s $111.1 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry and also elevate the focus on agriculture at the N.C. State Fair,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “This is the fourth year of the program and each year it has grown, and we receive even more nominations of outstanding farm families who are passionate about our state’s No. 1 industry. I am grateful to Tractor Supply Company for helping us promote agriculture in North Carolina.”

Nominations and applications are being accepted through Sept. 6. More information and links to the nomination and application forms can be found online at https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair/2024/attractions/farmfamilyoftheday.Families will be chosen from submitted nomination and application forms.

Families recognized as Farm Family of the Day honorees will be awarded an N.C. State Fair gift basket, including fair tickets to use on any day of their choice during the 2024 N.C. State Fair, ride passes and additional swag from both Tractor Supply Company and the N.C. State Fair.

“We are proud to tell the story of our farmers because they work hard every day growing the food and fiber that we need to survive,” Troxler said.

The 2024 N.C. State Fair will run Oct. 17-27 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. The fair offers an experience unique to North Carolina for all who attend, and is an unparalleled value with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights. For more information, visit www.ncstatefair.org.