Record #:

27761

Author(s):

Sorg, Lisa

Abstract:

The effect that climate change will have on North Carolina’s agriculture is explored. Participants and presenters from The Abundance Foundation’s conference share their experiences with the effects of climate change on their farms and production and their research on how climate change could affect the practice of farming in North Carolina. The increase in temperatures, variability of weather, and water supply are the topics of most concern.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 30 Issue 10, March 2013, p14-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Climate change; Climate change--planning; Agriculture--History; Climate--North Carolina

Record #:

27762

Author(s):

Reed, Bryan C.

Abstract:

Hillsborough resident and noted bluesman Ironing Board Sam has been given the opportunity to play music again. Samuel Moore’s history and his influence on music in America and the blues is recorded. Moore has been given the opportunity to perform again after Hillsborough’s The Music Maker Relief Foundation has provided assistance to him and re-released his record. The group is dedicated to preserving and promoting all forms of traditional music.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 30 Issue 10, March 2013, p24-25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blues musicians; Musicians--North Carolina; Traditional music; Musicians--African American