Press Releases

Advance State Fair tickets and deals on sale now

We’ve all been waiting anxiously for the return of the North Carolina State Fair,
and while we still have 72 more days to go, the wait to buy your tickets is over! Save money and
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N.C. Mountain State Fair advance tickets on sale now

Discounted advance tickets for the 2021 N.C. Mountain State Fair are now on sale at area Ingles stores, the WNC Ag Center and online at www.mountainfair.org.

N.C. State Fair announces new partnership with Smithfield Foods

Oct. 21

Photo of Smithfield Foods and N.C. State Fair representatives

Storm readiness, response and recovery workshops available for municipalities in eastern North Carolina

The N.C. Forest Service, the N.C. Urban Forest Council and N.C. Cooperative Extension are hosting a series of daylong workshops for municipalities and communities across eastern North Carolina.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the North Carolina Pork Council released the following joint statement regarding Wednesday’s confirmation of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic

For the first time in almost four decades, African swine fever has been detected in the Americas. This is a concerning development, but one for which the commercial pork industry is well prepared.

N.C. Mountain State Fair "Rides Again" in 2021 with new competitions and returning favorites

The N.C. Mountain State Fair “Rides Again” in 2021, returning to the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, Sept. 10-19.

Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call Aug. 5

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The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting for an update on the future direction of the N.C. hemp program.

 

Troxler names two to serve in lead Veterinary Division roles

 

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Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call Aug. 5

WHO/WHAT:The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting for an update on the future direction of the N.C.

Local students win NC Farm to School calendar art contest

Thirteen elementary school students’ art pieces have been chosen for the North Carolina Farm to School 2021-2022 calendar. This marks the 11th year for the popular contest.