Press Releases

N.C. State Fair adds new entertainment and rides, marks return of popular acrobatic act and a park-and-ride option

RALEIGH – The 2024 N.C. State Fair is busy getting ready for fairgoers and visitors will find a mix of new entertainment joining popular returning acts plus the addition of a two new amusement rides at this year’s fair.

N.C. Plant Conservation Board to meet Wednesday, Oct. 16

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. 16, 2024; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.WHERE: Steve Troxler Agricultural Science Center 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NCOr attendees can join virtually using the following:Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

State Fair Cares link opens to accept hurricane relief donations

 

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to discuss ongoing hurricane relief efforts, collection efforts and ag damage Monday at the Charlotte Farmers Market

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will be at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market Monday at 3 p.m. to talk about ongoing hurricane relief efforts in Western North Carolina, ag damage and the results of a collection drive at the Charlotte Farmers Market. The market is located at 1801Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, 28217.

Following Hurricane Helene, N.C. Forest Service urging the public to be careful and responsible with outdoor fire

RALEIGH – With the amount of storm debris brought on by Hurricane Helene and North Carolina on the cusp of fall wildfire season, the N.C. Forest Service is reminding the public to think ahead and be cautious when burning outdoors.  

Troxler makes urgent plea for fencing supplies for WNC livestock producers

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today issued an urgent plea for donations of fencing supplies for livestock producers in Western North Carolina.    

N.C. Pesticide Board announces case settlements

RALEIGH – The N.C. Pesticide Board recently approved the following settlement agreements. Settlements involved improper sales and use of pesticides in Buncombe/Haywood, Iredell, Lincoln, New Hanover and Yadkin counties.Settlements are listed by county below:

NCDA&CS-operated farmers markets serving as drop-off locations for hurricane relief supplies

           RALEIGH – Three of North Carolina’s state-operated farmers markets will begin serving as drop-off locations for hurricane relief supplies starting today through Sunday, Oct. 6. Times are as follows:

UPDATED LOCATION AND TIME: Troxler and Congressmen to hold press availability today at 2 p.m. at WNC Farmers Market

WHO/WHAT:           Press availability with Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, and U.S. Representatives David Rouzer, Greg Murphy and Chuck Edwards to talk about ongoing relief efforts, storm damage and community needs.WHEN/WHERE:      Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m.WNC Farmers Market570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806          -aea-1

NCDA&CS to activate hotline Saturday to help farmers impacted by Tropical Storm Helene

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will activate its hotline Saturday, Sept. 28, to connect farmers with resources that can assist with damage and other agricultural emergencies related to the storm. The toll-free number is 1-866-645-9403. A live operator will be available on the hotline between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.