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.
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RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today issued an urgent plea for donations of fencing supplies for livestock producers in Western North Carolina.
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:
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.
RALEIGH – North Carolina agriculture’s fall bounty will be on full display at the State Farmers Market’s fall Harvest Festival on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today 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.
FLETCHER – The Whole Hog Cookoff is coming to the 2024 N.C. Mountain State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 7, with meat from the competition and on-site monetary donations going to MANNA FoodBank to help feed the hungry.
WHAT:
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will officially open the 2024 N.C. Mountain State Fair with a short ribbon cutting ceremony.
WHAT:
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson, N.C. Mountain State Fair officials and others will discuss grounds safety, traffic control, midway operations and animal exhibits.