Press Releases

N.C. peach growers hold referendum Feb. 25

Peach growers across the state will have a chance to vote to renew the industry’s assessment for commercial growers during a mail-in referendum that starts Feb. 25.

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.

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. Please feel free to use any of this content in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.