Press Releases

Santa’s magical reindeer granted permission to enter North Carolina

RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Mike Martin has granted entry into North Carolina to Santa Claus and his magical reindeer. This ensures that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and yes, even Rudolph will be allowed into the state on Christmas Eve. 

Celebrate the holidays with North Carolina's finest

RALEIGH – This holiday season, give the gift of local flavor. The N.C. Specialty Foods Association’s 2024 ‘Best in Taste’ award winners showcase the best of N.C. handcrafted goods perfect for gift-giving.

Open burning permit requirement reinstated for 21 counties in Western North Carolina as accessibility improves

RALEIGH – Effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, the N.C.

Pour it forward and shop local with North Carolina's wineries, cideries and meaderies this holiday season

         RALEIGH – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Western North Carolina wine, cider and mead industry is facing significant challenges as vineyards, tasting rooms and production facilities across the region grapple with damages and distribution disruption

Winners in the 2024 N.C. State Fair livestock shows

RALEIGH – Following are winners in the 2024 N.C. State Fair livestock shows.

Open Dairy Cattle – Ayrshire

Troxler encourages Emergency Watershed Protection Program applications in Helene impacted counties

RALEIGH — N.C.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS

RALEIGH – 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 photos in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

N.C. Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet Dec. 9

WHO/WHAT: The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee will hold a meeting to hear committee member reports and conduct other Sentinel Landscape business.   
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.            

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 3

WHO/WHAT: The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold an advisory committee meeting to:
•    Review the trust fund budget and open grantee contracts.

Celebrate the holidays with North Carolina Christmas trees

RALEIGH – Nothing ushers in the holiday season like seeing roadside Christmas tree lots pop up across the state or fresh trees outside grocery stores or retailers.