The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has extended its deadline to Dec.
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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will activate its hotline beginning Saturday, Aug. 21, 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.
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.
| WHO/WHAT: | The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve program applications. |
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For the first time in almost four decades, African swine fever has been detected in the Americas. This is a concerning development, but one for which the commercial pork industry is well prepared.
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The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting for an update on the future direction of the N.C. hemp program.
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| WHO/WHAT: | The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting for an update on the future direction of the N.C. hemp program. |
Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog and social media sites.
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has received a $79.6 million USDA block grant to assist producers and woodland owners in 90 counties who suffered losses in 2018-2019 from Hurricanes Florence, Michael and Dorian. The application period runs July 1 to Oct.