Press Releases
RALEIGH – Fairgoers hungry for inspiration will find it sizzling at the Got to Be NC Agriculture Pavilion at this year’s N.C. State Fair. From savory Southern classics to inventive twists on North Carolina-grown products, the Got to Be NC Chef’s Stage brings together the state’s top culinary talent to showcase why the best ingredients start right here at home.
RALEIGH – Fourteen North Carolina dairies entered more than 48 milk and cheese products in the 2025 Got to Be NC Dairy Competition, sponsored by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
After four years of extensive testing, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is employing a new method for analyzing nitrogen in swine, dairy and poultry lagoon samples that will produce quicker more accurate results, reduce costs and increase safety for employees conducting tests.The lab recently moved from Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) testing to the Total Nitrogen by chemiluminescence (TNb) method for analyzing nitrogen in manure.
With $1 million in grant funding available, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer services requests proposals for research that advances agriculture and the agricultural economy in the state.
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.WHERE: Steve Troxler Agricultural Science Center 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC Sign in at front desk upon entry. If you do plan to attend in person, please contact Bill Foote in advance.
Visitors can now find statewide agritourism activities through Visit NC Farms website
RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair will carry on the tradition of offering special themed days in 2025. The days bring special programs and events and/or discounted admission to the fair that runs Oct. 16-26 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
COLFAX – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services will host Hogtoberfest, a family-friendly fall festival, on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market.