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N.C. cotton growers to vote on assessment March 31

North Carolina cotton growers will vote March 31 on whether to continue a checkoff program that supports their industry.

Ag Forum on Thursday will focus on ag economy; Commissioner Troxler will deliver State of Agriculture address

WHO/WHAT:The N.C.

Grants available for agricultural projects

The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is accepting applications for the 2022 grant cycle. Successful projects will meet the key objectives for 2022: create positive impacts for rural communities, stimulate economic development and support the agricultural industry.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS

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. Please feel free to use any of this content in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission awards over $4 million in grants

The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (N.C. TTFC) awarded over $4 million through 23 grants for agricultural and economic initiatives across the state.

NCDA&CS announces specialty crop block grant recipients

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced that 16 specialty crop projects have received more than $2.9 million in USDA grants in 2021.

Troxler plans to visit, get update and have media availability on Grindstone Fire at Pilot Mountain

WHO/WHAT:Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler plans to visit the N.C.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS

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. Please feel free to use any of this content or contact us if you have any additional questions.    

NCDA&CS receives $500,000 to support Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network

More mental health support will be available to farmers and ranchers thanks to a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to expand the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network -NC. 

N.C. tobacco growers to vote on research assessment Nov. 18

North Carolina tobacco growers will vote Nov. 18 on whether to continue a self-assessment of 10 cents per 100 pounds of flue-cured and burley tobacco sold to support tobacco research and education.