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Clemmons Educational State Forest (ESF) located in Clayton has transitioned to its winter hours. With this transition, Clemmons ESF will be open weekly and winter hours will remain in effect through the end of February. The forest is closed on weekends. Clemmons ESF hours of operation are:

RALEIGH -- Fall is a time of planting or preparation for the upcoming growing season. That means it is also a good time to submit soil samples to the N.C.

Seven stores in six counties paid fines to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division for price scanning errors during the third quarter of 2025.

RALEIGH – A backyard flock in Rutherford County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. 

WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Seed Board will meet to discuss items related to a seed complaint. 

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1 to 3 p.m.

WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Plant Conservation Board will meet to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C. Plant Conservation Program and regulatory matters. 

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

As North Carolina’s fall wildfire season approaches, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to protect homes and neighborhoods by taking action to reduce wildfire risk and using recommended best practices to prevent wildfires.

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov.

RALEIGH -- Fall is just around the corner and that means it’s time for the N.C.