North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Recent News About North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services
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Two couples inducted into N.C. Mountain State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler inducted two couples into the N.C. Mountain State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame during the fair’s opening weekend.
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N.C. State Fair Cares program supports Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
House-Autry Mills donates $15,000 to kick off fundraising effort
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N.C. Mountain State Fair 'Rides Again' with Friday opening
The 27th N.C. Mountain State Fair returns Friday with gates opening at 9 a.m. and the official ribbon cutting ceremony at noon on Heritage Stage.
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NCDA&CS announces 2021-2022 Culinary Ambassadors
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced the following 2021-22 Got to Be NC Team of Culinary Ambassadors, representing restaurants across the state.
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NCDA&CS offers organic certification cost-share assistance
Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the cost of becoming certified or for recertification through a program offered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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NCDA&CS offers post-flood cleanup and disposal assistance for pesticides
As floodwaters recede and cleanup continues in western North Carolina, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services urges farmers and homeowners to evaluate pesticides and other chemical storage areas.
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N.C. will wrap up hemp pilot program as federal regulatory program takes effect
North Carolina farmers interested in growing hemp in 2022 will begin getting their licenses from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as North Carolina wraps up its pilot program in conjunction with federal rules going into effect this year.
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Statement from Commissioner Troxler regarding agricultural damage in Western N.C. from Tropical Storm Fred
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement after touring storm damage today in Western N.C. and meeting with farmers who suffered crop and infrastructure damage and losses.
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Competitive fair entries can ride Pony Express Run to N.C. Mountain State Fair for easy and quick entry
Pony Express available until Aug. 23 through local county extension centers
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N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call Aug. 18
WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve program applications.
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N.C. State Fair announces new partnership with Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day to be held Thursday, Oct. 21
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N.C. Mountain State Fair advance tickets on sale now
Save up to 40% by purchasing before Sept. 9