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Winter storm brings ice, freezing rain, potential for damaged and downed trees across North Carolina

Ice and freezing rain can be common weather events during the winter months. These types of weather events can severely impact trees and forested areas across the state. The N.C.

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to hold virtual meeting Feb. 18

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Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler to Lead the N.C. Coalition for Global Competitiveness

 Two of North Carolina’s longest-serving and most respected statewide elected leaders will serve as new co-chairs of the N.C. Coalition for Global Competitiveness (the Coalition). 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 and social media sites. Please feel free to use any of this content or contact us if you have any additional questions.  

Industrial Hemp Commission to host a public meeting via conference call Jan. 29

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

N.C. Pesticide Board announces case settlements

The N.C. Pesticide Board recently approved the following settlement agreements for cases in Burke, Caswell, Columbus, Durham, Johnston, Polk, Surry and Wake counties. Settlements involved cases of drift damage, improper pesticide application and the improper selling of pesticides.

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to hold virtual meeting Thursday

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N.C. Plant Conservation Board and Scientific Committee to meet Jan. 20 through Microsoft Teams

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Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to hold work session Thursday

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Troxler promotes two to leadership roles with NCDA&CS

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today announced the promotion of Kaleb Rathbone of Waynesville to assistant commissioner for Western NC Agricultural Programs and Small Farms and Teresa Lambert of Laurel Springs as the director of the Research Stations Division.