Press Releases

With moderate drought conditions present across much of the state, the N.C. Forest Service discourages burning

RALEIGH – N.C. Forest Service officials are discouraging outdoor burning due to the ongoing dry weather.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS - Western Region

RALEIGH – 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 or photos in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS - Piedmont Region

RALEIGH – 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 or photos in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS -Eastern Region

RALEIGH – 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 or photos in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

N.C. Forest Service tree seedlings go on sale July 1

RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Monday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale.

Large Animal Grants program accepting applications

RALEIGH – Large animal veterinarians in North Carolina are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funds to help support their large animal practice. This $125,000 fund was created by the N.C. General Assembly in 2023 and will be administered by the N.C. Ag Finance Authority. 

N.C. Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet Tuesday, June 11

 

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet June 4

WHO/WHAT:  

The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold an advisory committee meeting to:

Comment period reopened on guidelines for the N.C. Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024

N.C. Farm to School calendar contest winners announced

RALEIGH – Thirteen budding artists were recently chosen as winners in the annual Farm to School Calendar Contest, sponsored by the North Carolina Grange. Each month depicts the art of a student and represents a different commodity.