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Leadership

Meet your Agriculture Commissioner

Steve Troxler was raised in the Guilford County community of Browns Summit and has spent his entire career in agriculture.

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Consumers

NCDA&CS is Food Safety

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help ensure food safety.

Food Safety Programs

Consumers

NCDA&CS is Consumer Protection

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help ensure consumers are protected.

Consumer Services

Farming

NCDA&CS is Farming & Forestry

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help farmers and landowners be more efficient, profitable and sustainable.

Farming & Forestry Programs

Business

NCDA&CS is Business

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help agribusinesses.

Business Services

Environment

NCDA&CS is Environmental Protection

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help protect the environment and endangered plant species

Environmental Programs

Agronomic Services - Peak Soil Season 2024

Peak soil season is the Agronomic Division's busiest time of year, receiving thousands of samples within a short amount of time. The numbers will begin to surge in mid-October as people rush to beat the peak soil season fees. Expect to start seeing increased turnaround times. Most of the year (outside of peak season), routine NCDA&CS soil tests are provided at "no direct cost" to N.C. residents because of funding derived from a statewide fee on commercial fertilizer.

Hurricane Helene Updates

The Agriculture Emergency Hotline number is 1-866-645-9403 and is operated from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Click here for updates and copies of waivers and other information for disaster response.

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NCDA&CS At A Glance

Investments in the Future – Ensuring Farmers, agribusinesses and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have the resources to continue growing and supporting the state’s $111.1 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.

Troxler announces over $12.4 million in grants to North Carolina food manufacturers and processors

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced $12.4 million in awards that will focus on the expansion of current food manufacturers and processors with the goal of increasing value-added goods and products manufactured in the state. A total of eight projects that include produce, meat and dairy products received initial awards through the N.C. Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI).

Century Farm Program

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Century Farm Program honors farms that have been in continuous family ownership for 100 years. Currently about 2,000 farms are in the program. These farms are recognized for their longstanding contributions to North Carolina’s rich agricultural heritage.

This photo shows a size comparison of an Stage 1 Yellow-legged hornets nest compared to a ping-pong ball.

Report yellow-legged hornet

The yellow-legged hornet is an invasive species that has been found in Georgia and the southern part of South Carolina but has not been found in North Carolina. The NCDA&CS’ Plant Industry Division wants people to be on the lookout for the insects’ early-stage nests, which are distinguishable this time of year by their size, color and location.

Report Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species that could be extremely harmful to NC agriculture. If you see it, STOMP IT.

Farmers Markets and Agricultural Centers

Visit one of North Carolina's state-owned farmers markets or agricultural centers

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About North Carolina Agriculture

#1

Industry in North Carolina

Agriculture and agribusiness, including food, forestry and fiber, contributes $111.1 billion to the state's economy.

#1

Producer of Sweet Potatoes in the U.S.

North Carolina farmers produce about 54% of all sweet potatoes grown in the country.

#1

Producer of Tobacco in the country

Our state remains the top producer of tobacco in the U.S.