Agriculture
North Carolina farms raise many of animals for food, including hogs and cattle. In 1995 North Carolina led the U.S. in turkey production.
The sweet potatoes was named North Carolina's official state vegetable in 1995. North Carolina is the largest producer of the sweet potatoes in the U.S.
Furniture Manufacturing: North Carolina leads the nation in furniture production. This industry is centered in High Point, the "furniture capital of America."
Tobacco is another large manufacturing industry in North Carolina. The state has grown tobacco for hundreds of years. Today, North Carolina factories produce millions of tobacco products each day.