SOURCE: PRESS RELEASE, 10/26/16

NC State Athletics announced plans for the 4th Annual “Ag Day” which pays tribute to the men and women of North Carolina who are dedicated to the state’s nearly $80 billion agriculture/agribusiness industry.

“Farming and agriculture have been an important part of our state’s economy throughout its history, and NC State football is proud to honor that industry every year,” said NC State Head Football Coach Dave Doeren.  “Ag Day is a special event for our university and state and we’re excited to see it continue to grow.” 

On Saturday, November 19th Ag Day Festivities will culminate at Carter-Finley Stadium when NC State plays host to Miami.  CALS will host its 25th annual CALS Tailgate event prior to kick-off in PNC Arena, while Fan Zone, outside the arena, will host family-friendly interactive sponsor exhibits, agriculture machinery displays and photo opportunities.  During the game, one undergraduate student will be recognized on field as the recipient of the Ag Day Scholarship.  Throughout the course of the game, individuals involved in the North Carolina agriculture industry will be featured in video board segments.

“AgCarolina is proud to be a co-sponsor of NC State’s Ag Day,” says Dave Corum, President and CEO of AgCarolina Farm Credit.  “NC State continues to mold difference-makers in the agriculture industry and AgCarolina is committed to partnering with the university to showcase excellence in agriculture.”    For more information about Ag Day, visit GoPack.com/AgDay.  AgCarolina Farm Credit is a farmer owned financial cooperative with headquarters in Raleigh. They are the leading provider of credit to farmers in central and eastern North Carolina.

AgCarolina Farm Credit has over $1.4 billion in loans and commitments outstanding to nearly 3,000 North Carolina farmers. Loans are made to finance land, homes, farm buildings, operating expenses, livestock and equipment, as well as other purposes. Credit life insurance, crop insurance, appraisal services, and leasing are also available through AgCarolina Farm Credit.