RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is sponsoring the Got to Be NC Chef’s Tent at the 2025 North Carolina Seafood Festival in Morehead City, bringing a new culinary experience to spotlight the state’s food and wine industry.
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RALEIGH – The first group of checks have been sent to farmers who applied for disaster assistance through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss, with more to follow in the coming weeks, said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler in announcing the first group of payments. The first round of checks was sent to farmers in Western N.C.
RALEIGH – Every year the N.C. State Fair offers a variety of competitions for North Carolina cooks that promotes both local commodities and other agricultural products. One of the most popular competitions each year are the family-friendly but very competitive cooking challenges.
WHO/WHAT: The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold an advisory committee meeting to:
RALEIGH – Visit NC Farms, the statewide initiative connecting North Carolina residents and travelers with agritourism operations, has partnered with Megan Nichols, founder of NC Eat & Play, a local content creator, to drive awareness and increase visitation for agritourism operations across the state with a social media, newsletter and blog campaign running through next year.
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services launched a new video series to assist agritourism businesses across the state in growing their operations and delivering more memorable experiences for their guests.
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Stein’s issuance of Executive Order No. 20 in preparation for Hurricane Erin and anticipated significant impacts. “North Carolina’s farm community is no stranger to dealing with hurricanes and know what needs to be done ahead of the storm to help limit damage. The waiving of some motor vehicle regulations related to agriculture is a big help to farmers readying their farms for bad weather.
The 2025 N.C. State Fair will pay special tribute to all active and retired military on Duke Energy Military Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Wine & Grape Council recently awarded more than 275 medals as it celebrated 20 years of exceptional winemaking and judging at the North Carolina Wine Competition.
RALEIGH – This year’s annual State Farmers Market Largest Watermelon Contest had a special meaning as it was held in memory of longtime watermelon contest competitor Donald Murphy, who passed away earlier this year. Known for his knowledge and expertise in growing a large watermelon each year, Murphy was a familiar face at the contest and on Watermelon Day.