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N.C. Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day and the importance of planting trees

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, and its importance is just as relevant now as when it was first recognized.

N.C. Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet March 10

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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.   

 

NCDA&CS Agronomic Services staff offer timely fertilizer advice

Spring is a busy time on the farm with growers preparing equipment, working on lime and fertilizer applications, and making cropping decisions even as commodity prices are fluctuating daily. 

N.C. Forest Service urges residents to exercise caution when burning debris

With spring fire season upon us, the N.C. Forest Service is asking residents to prioritize safety and practice caution when burning debris. Escaped fires from burning debris continue to be the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina.

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.

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to hold meeting March 1

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N.C. Spiritous Liquor Advisory Council will hold its first meeting Feb. 24

The North Carolina Spiritous Liquor Advisory Council will hold its first meeting Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room of the Agriculture Building, 2 W. Edenton St., Raleigh.

Application period for Phase II of the Swine and Dairy COVID Economic Assistance Program opens Feb. 23

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will open the application period for Phase II of the state’s Swine and Dairy Assistance COVID program beginning Feb. 23. 

Application period for Phase II of the Swine and Dairy COVID Economic Assistance Program opens Feb. 23

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will open the application period for Phase II of the state’s Swine and Dairy Assistance COVID program beginning Feb. 23. 

Application period for Phase II of the Swine and Dairy COVID Economic Assistance Program opens Feb. 23

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will open the application period for Phase II of the state’s Swine and Dairy Assistance COVID program beginning Feb. 23.