Press Releases

Troxler promotes Durham woman to NCDA&CS assistant commissioner

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today announced the promotion of Christina “Chrissy” Waggett of Durham to assistant commissioner for consumer protection.

With weather conditions raising fire risk, residents urged to postpone outdoor burning

N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to postpone any outdoor burning through early June.

Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call June 1

WHO/WHAT:The N.C.

NCDA&S to treat gypsy moth infestation June 3 in Surry County

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is expected to start treatments June 3 for a gypsy moth infestation in a 2,080-acre block near the Lamsburg community in Surry County.  

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.

Troxler names new director of Food Distribution Division

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently named Walter Beal of Kittrell as the new director of the Food Distribution Division in the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

North Carolina Tree City USA communities working hard to preserve city trees, improve urban forests

In 2020, 83 North Carolina communities earned Tree City USA designations, and 12 college and university campuses earned Tree Campus Higher Education designations. Five utilities earned Tree Line USA designations for 2021, based on activities completed in 2020. The N.C.

Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call May 4

WHO/WHAT:The N.C.

Ashe County Cheese part of first donation by N.C. Cheese Ministry

Unloading cheese donations

Agricultural Sciences Center named for longtime Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler was recently honored by the N.C. General Assembly and Governor Roy Cooper by the passage and signing of HB 137 that named the new Agricultural Sciences Center in Raleigh the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center.