Press Releases

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.

N.C. Forest Service detects emerald ash borer in five new counties

RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service has deemed five new counties positive for the emerald ash borer (EAB).

Troxler recognizes Wake County's innovative farmland preservation program

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today presented the North Carolina Friends of Farmland Award to Wake County for its innovative farmland preservation initiatives that have already preserved 238 acres of farmland.

Economic impact of N.C. agriculture and agribusiness jumps to $111.1 billion; second straight year of strong growth

RALEIGH – The economic impact of North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry jumped to $111.1 billion, posting a second straight year of strong growth at nearly $8 billion Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today. 

MEDIA ADVISORY: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to make an announcement on ag's economic impact and officially open the Got to Be NC Festival Friday

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Troxler promotes Raleigh man to helm Agronomic Services Division

 

Yellow-legged hornet is a new invasive pest to watch for after it's been found in SC

   RALEIGH – The N.C.

NCDA&CS lifts isolation of HPAI-positive dairy herd after herd tests negative for the virus

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has lifted the quarantine of a HPAI-positive dairy herd after serial testing was negative for the virus.

Make plans now to enjoy the fun at the Got to Be NC Festival May 17-19

RALEIGH -- The Got to Be NC Festival takes over the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 17-19 in Raleigh with plenty of food, fun, tractors, music, agricultural exhibits and activities for the whole family. 

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market celebrates turning 40 with a Spring Fling event Sunday

         To celebrate turning 40 and the arrival of season’s first local fruits and produce, the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is hosting a Spring Fling event Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.