Farmers and ranchers grow the food, fiber and fuel sources we all depend on and enjoy, and contribute to our country’s well-being and success. American farms and ranches help drive the U.S. economy, with 11 percent of U.S. employment tied to the agriculture and food industry. RALEIGH – Round up your friends and family to kick off the weekend with food trucks and fun for all ages at the Fourth of July Food Truck Rodeo at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh. The event will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and feature some of the Triangle’s top food trucks. RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - This Friday, the State Farmers Market in Raleigh is going all out for the Fourth of July with its annual Food Truck Rodeo from 4 to 9 p.m.—serving up a smorgasbord of sweet, savory, and spicy eats alongside music, line dancing, face painting and even a prize-filled scavenger h Pam Lewison with Washington Policy Center reflects on the nation’s agrarian roots and emphasizes the role of agriculture in today’s economy through the lens of Fourth of July cookout costs. Using data from the American Farm Bureau Federation, she highlights regional disparities in food prices and calls attention to the challenges facing U.S. farmers. Details ? Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration ? Wednesday, July 3 | 6:30 - 10 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable evening of patriotic festivities as we celebrate the spirit of freedom and independence at the Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration! This annual event promises a dazzling display of fireworks, live music by Empire 6, delicious food, and exciting activities for the Family farmers don’t get much independence on July Fourth by Staff Editor | Jul 3, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News As Americans fire up their grills on Independence Day, the National Farmers Union highlights how little independence family farmers have in the marketplace. As Americans fire up their grills on Independence Day, the National Farmers Union highlights how little independence family farmers have in the marketplace. The “Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar,” released this week, highlights how little family farmers earn compared to how much consumers pay Line it up, Iowans, it is sweet corn season. Many local producers harvested their sweet corn for the Fourth of July. The Des Moines Register spoke with local sweet corn farmers and Iowa State Discover how one Midwest farm family celebrated the Fourth of July—by harvesting wheat, baling straw, and planting soybeans. A nostalgic look at double cropping, rural traditions, and the true meaning of independence for American farmers. Fourth of July Celebrate Independence Day in Historic Edenton Join us for an unforgettable 2025 Fourth of July celebration in one of North Carolina’s most charming waterfront towns! Whether you’re a local or visiting for the weekend, Edenton is the perfect place to enjoy small-town Americana with big-time spirit. 4th of July Concert & Firework Show Thursday & Friday, July 3 & 4, 2025 Pavillion Park The July 3 & 4 "Liberty Lake Fest" kicks off on July 3 with the Liberty Lake Boat Parade at the lake's Dreamwood Bay. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and decorated boats may line up starting at 5:15 p.m. July 4 will feature the annual Liberty Lake Community Parade at Alpine Shores starting at 11 a.m.; decorated Accepts Farmers Market Nutrition Program Senior and WIC vouchers Fourth of July Events Our nation’s Independence Day provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors! Listed below are family-friendly events that feature parades, carnivals, and fireworks displays. 92nd Annual Burien Independence Day Parade 3pm–5pm in Downtown Burien Celebrate with your friends and family at the Farmers Branch Historical Park as we present a patriotic salute to our nation’s independence! Our family-friendly Independence Day Celebration features a spectacular, low-level fireworks show, lots of great food and drinks, an amazingly fun and festive Kidzone, strolling characters, a high-energy, funky dance band to get you movin’ and groovin American farmers take the responsibility of providing a safe food supply to heart because we know that food security means national security. Farmers' Almanac Fourth of July, Labor Day weather forecast The Farmers' Almanac also released its predictions for some of the season's major weather days, like Fourth of July and Labor Day. The old adage "knee-high by the Fourth of July" was used as a benchmark for corn crop progress. However, modern farming techniques and genetics have led to taller corn crops by Independence Day. Above normal temperatures and humidity have made life uncomfortable for human beings this summer, but The Heartland, with patriotism in the blood, takes the Fourth of July holiday seriously, and there are many ways that rural communities like to celebrate. 6pm Thursday at the Waxahachie Sports Complex. Fourth of July parade starts at 10am in downtown Waxahachie. WASHINGTON – As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with family gatherings and festive cookouts, National Farmers Union (NFU) released the updated “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar” for items typically enjoyed during a Fourth of July cookout. Minnesota knows how to ring in the Fourth of July—towns across the state are coming together for festivals, parades, and fireworks shows. Here’s where to celebrate.
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