FLETCHER – Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors.
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Roy Cooper’s issuance of Executive Order 311 in preparation for the remnants of Hurricane Debby moving into North Carolina:
RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair is again looking to recognize 11 farm families during the fair through the Farm Family of the Day program presented by the Tractor Supply Company. One family will be recognized each day of the fair.
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is warning residents against consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products following a nationwide recall after 78 people in 28 states became ill after consuming products, including three in North Carolina.
RALEIGH – Now is the time to save money and get a jump on planning your trip to the 2024 N.C. State Fair, happening Oct. 17-27 in Raleigh. Advance tickets can be purchased online now until Oct. 17.
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began budding this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.