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N.C. Pesticide Board announces recent case settlements

The N.C. Pesticide Board approved the following settlement agreements for cases at its most recent meeting. Settlements are listed by county below:

Independent meat and seafood processors can apply for $15 million in grants through NCDA&CS to improve production, efficiency and capacity

The application period is open for the fourth phase of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Increasing Meat Production, Efficiency and Capacity (IMPEC) grant program, which is geared to independent state meat and seafood processing facilities. 

N.C. Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet June 22

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The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee will hold a meeting to hear committee member reports pertaining to Sentinel Landscape activities and reports on other Sentinel Landscape programs.   

 

N.C. Forest Service encourages communities to be ready to respond as hurricane season begins

The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has arrived and with it, the need to be prepared for the impacts from potential storms. With many predicting above average hurricane activity this year, the N.C.

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to hold meeting June 15

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Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS

Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog. Please feel free to use any of this content in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

NCDA&CS lifts poultry show and sale suspension

State Veterinarian Mike Martin announced today that the suspension of North Carolina poultry shows and public sales will be lifted as of Wednesday, June 1.

NCDA&CS to treat spongy moth infestations in nine N.C. counties

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will soon start treating for spongy moth infestations in several areas across the state. Treatments will start as early as June 1 and run through June 16.

Forest Service agencies reminding residents across the state to keep drones away from wildfires

As spring fire season enters its third month, the USDA Forest Service and N.C. Forest Service are reminding the public to keep drones away from wildfires. Flying drones or unmanned aircraft systems, near wildfire activity is not only extremely dangerous, but illegal.

McKeon new WNC Ag Center and WNC Mountain State Fair manager

 

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