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Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call Oct. 26

WHO/WHAT:The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve program applications. 

Troxler hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Natural Resources Center at N.C. State Fair

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler led a ribbon-cutting today at the newest building on the grounds of the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh.

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.

Deadline extended for poultry and livestock, plasticulture and forestry producers to apply for 2018-2019 hurricane disaster relief program

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has extended its deadline to Dec.

NCDA&CS activates hotline to help farmers impacted by Tropical Storm Fred

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.

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. 

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.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the North Carolina Pork Council released the following joint statement regarding Wednesday’s confirmation of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic

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.

Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call Aug. 5

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.

 

Troxler names two to serve in lead Veterinary Division roles

 

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