WHO/WHAT:
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will make a brief ag economic impact announcement and comments and have media availability prior to the 1 p.m. Tractor Parade that officially opens the Got to Be NC Festival. Media will have an opportunity to capture two news stories at one event.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, May 17, 12:30 p.m.
In front of the Martin Building on the main State Fairgrounds Midway. Please access the State Fairgrounds at Gate 9, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh.
*Rain location will be the lobby of the Expo Center.
Background Information:
The annual Got to Be NC Festival showcases North Carolina’s No. 1 industry of agriculture and agribusiness with ag displays and animal exhibits, tractors, and the Food Lion Local Goodness Marketplace with over 75 N.C. food and beverage vendors.