Press Releases

Storm readiness, response and recovery workshops available for municipalities in eastern North Carolina

The N.C. Forest Service, the N.C. Urban Forest Council and N.C. Cooperative Extension are hosting a series of daylong workshops for municipalities and communities across eastern North Carolina.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the North Carolina Pork Council released the following joint statement regarding Wednesday’s confirmation of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic

For the first time in almost four decades, African swine fever has been detected in the Americas. This is a concerning development, but one for which the commercial pork industry is well prepared.

N.C. Mountain State Fair "Rides Again" in 2021 with new competitions and returning favorites

The N.C. Mountain State Fair “Rides Again” in 2021, returning to the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, Sept. 10-19.

Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call Aug. 5

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The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting for an update on the future direction of the N.C. hemp program.

 

Troxler names two to serve in lead Veterinary Division roles

 

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Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call Aug. 5

WHO/WHAT:The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting for an update on the future direction of the N.C.

Local students win NC Farm to School calendar art contest

Thirteen elementary school students’ art pieces have been chosen for the North Carolina Farm to School 2021-2022 calendar. This marks the 11th year for the popular contest.

N.C. State Fair announces major partnership with software company Bandwidth

 The North Carolina State Fair, a division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, today announced a major partnership with Triangle tech leader Bandwidth Inc.

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 and social media sites.

Local farms open for summer events

Summer travels offer great opportunities to explore an agritourism farm or activity, and visitors will find plenty in North Carolina from tours, u-pick fruit, farm stands, farmers markets, festivals and local foods.