While most of the nation’s farmers faced significant drought
this summer, agriculture remained a strong economic force in Currituck North
Carolina. Recent trends in Currituck County point to an increase in agriculture
production in the area. These factors, combined with increased food and fuel
demands throughout the world have Currituck North Carolina in position to have
long lasting economic growth in the agriculture industry.
Recently Business North Carolina published a report that
said Currituck North Carolina was 10th in the state among county’s
producing corn in 2011. With more Currituck North Carolina land being developed
for agriculture, corn producing numbers in Currituck
County figure to expand. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts North
Carolina’s corn yield will rise nearly 36% per acre compared with last year,
which is good news for Currituck County farmers because the price of corn has
skyrocketed due to the drought.
As the rise in food demands continue to increase Currituck
County agriculture is expected to remain a strong economic force in the region.
Because of the increase in food demand Currituck County agriculture will
continue to play a major role in the local and global economies for at least
the next 10 years. USDA projections show continued population growth expected
in developing nations and over the next 10 years those countries will continue
to be the source for most of the growth in agriculture exports in the United
States. Additionally population increases mean an increased need for energy
sources which will further add to a need to produce more bushels of corn.
Agriculture companies in Currituck North Carolina are taking
note of this expected growth and using more Currituck County land for agricultural
purposes. County officials report almost all of the tracts of land available
for farming in Currituck County are currently being used. This is a shift from
just a few years ago when, in 2007, many tracts went for sale for residential
development.
As the agriculture industry continues to thrive in Currituck North Carolina so does the
local farmer and small business owner. Larger farm units like Justice Farms are
fast becoming major players in the agriculture industry in the Currituck County
and the region as a whole. Roadside markets continue to grow in Currituck
County and wineries continue to thrive, which are just a few of the factors
that will help the Currituck North Carolina tourism growth rate improve as
well.
For more Contact:
Think Currituck
P153 Courthouse Road, Suite 207
Currituck, NC 27929
Phone:
http://www.thinkcurrituck.com/
