North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Press Releases

• Published on August 11, 2021 - 22:57 GMT

  Competitive fair entries can ride Pony Express Run to N.C. Mountain State Fair for easy and quick entry

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11, 2021 CONTACT: Tamara Crain, entry department coordinator N.C. Mountain State Fair 828-687-1414, ext. 210; tamara.crain.@ncagr.gov Competitive fair entries can ride Pony Express Run to N.C. Mountain State Fair for …

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• Published on August 9, 2021 - 22:50 GMT

  N.C. Mountain State Fair is ready to 'Ride Again' and welcome back visitors with new entertainment and plenty of fair favorites

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, AUG. 9, 2021 CONTACT: Matt Buchanan, manager N.C. Mountain State Fair 828-687-1414; matt.buchanan@ncagr.gov N.C. Mountain State Fair is ready to 'Ride Again' and welcome back visitors with new entertainment and plenty …

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• Published on August 6, 2021 - 21:52 GMT

  N.C. Pesticide Board announces recent case settlements

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUG. 6, 2021 CONTACT: James Burnette Jr., director NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division 919-733-3556 N.C. Pesticide Board announces recent case settlements RALEIGH – The N.C. Pesticide Board recently …

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• Published on August 5, 2021 - 18:37 GMT

  N.C. Mountain State Fair advance tickets on sale now

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, AUG. 5, 2021 CONTACT: Matt Buchanan, manager N.C. Mountain State Fair 828-687-1414 Save up to 40% by purchasing before Sept. 9 FLETCHER – Discounted advance tickets for the 2021 N.C. Mountain State Fair are now on sale at …

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• Published on July 30, 2021 - 20:17 GMT

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

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 CONTACT: Christie Adams, public information officer N.C. Forest Service 919-857-4828 or christie.adams@ncagr.gov Storm readiness, response and recovery workshops available for municipalities in eastern North …

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• Published on July 30, 2021 - 02:37 GMT

  Joint statement with the N.C. Pork Council regarding confirmation of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 CONTACT: Andrea Ashby, director NCDA&CS Public Affairs 919-707-3004; andrea.ashby@ncagr.gov The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the North Carolina Pork Council released …

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• Published on July 27, 2021 - 19:15 GMT

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

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021 CONTACT: Tamara Crain, entry coordinator N.C. Mountain State Fair 828-687-1414, ext. 210; tamara.crain@ncagr.gov N.C. Mountain State Fair "Rides Again" in 2021 with new competitions and returning …

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• Published on July 23, 2021 - 18:37 GMT

  Troxler names two to serve in lead Veterinary Division roles

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 CONTACT: Andrea Ashby, director NCDA&CS Public Affairs 919-707-3004; andrea.ashby@ncagr.gov Troxler names two to serve in lead Veterinary Division roles RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler …

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• Published on July 22, 2021 - 21:21 GMT

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

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 CONTACT: Beth Farrell, agricultural program specialist NCDA&CS 919-707-3014 Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call Aug. 5 WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will …

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• Published on July 9, 2021 - 19:06 GMT

  Local farms open for summer events

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JULY 9. 2021 CONTACT: Annie Baggett, agritourism marketing specialist NCDA&CS Marketing Division 919-707-3120; annie.baggett@ncagr.gov Local farms open for summer events RALEIGH – Summer travels offer great opportunities …

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• Published on June 28, 2021 - 18:34 GMT

  North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet June 16

  WHO/WHAT:        WHEN:      WHERE:      BACKGROUND  INFORMATION:   The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee will hold a meeting to hear a request for the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point to join the Eastern North Carolina Sentinel Landscape …

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• Published on June 28, 2021 - 18:34 GMT

  Application period opens July 1 for $79.6 million hurricane disaster relief program for poultry and livestock, plasticulture and ...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021 CONTACT: Andrea Ashby, director NCDA&CS Public Affairs 919-707-3004; andrea.ashby@ncagr.gov Application period opens July 1 for $79.6 million hurricane disaster relief program for poultry and livestock, …

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• Published on June 25, 2021 - 22:43 GMT

  Board of Agriculture will meet June 28

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <DATE> CONTACT: Tina Hlabse, NCDA&CS general counse 919-707-3013; tina.hlabse@ncagr.gov Board of Agriculture will meet June 28 RALEIGH – The N.C. Board of Agriculture will hold its quarterly meeting Monday, June 28, at 1:30 …

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• Published on June 25, 2021 - 20:02 GMT

  Tree seedlings available for order from the N.C. Forest Service beginning July 1

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 CONTACT: Christie Adams, public information officer N.C. Forest Service 919-857-4828 or christie.adams@ncagr.gov Tree seedlings available for order from the N.C. Forest Service beginning July 1 RALEIGH – …

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• Published on June 24, 2021 - 16:37 GMT

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

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 CONTACT: Beth Farrell, NCDA&CS agricultural program specialist 919-707-3014; beth.farrell@ncagr.gov   Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call July 1 WHO/WHAT: The N.C. …

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• Published on June 18, 2021 - 17:25 GMT

  Century Farm Program seeks 100-year-old or older farms; reunion at the State Fair is being planned

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 CONTACT: Andrea Ashby, director NCDA&CS Public Affairs 919-707-3004 Century Farm Program seeks 100-year-old or older farms; reunion at the State Fair is being planned RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department …

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• Published on June 15, 2021 - 15:40 GMT

  NC Feral Swine Task Force will hold town hall session in Sampson County

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 CONTACT: Heather Overton, assistant director NCDA&CS Public Affairs 919-455-7036 NC Feral Swine Task Force will hold town hall session in Sampson County WHO/WHAT: The North Carolina Feral Swine Task Force …

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• Published on June 7, 2021 - 10:58 GMT

  NCDA&CS to treat gypsy moth infestation June 14 in McDowell County

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 CONTACT: Allison Ballantyne, manager NCDA&CS Gypsy Moth Program           919-707-3743 or Allison.ballantyne@ncagr.gov NCDA&CS to treat gypsy moth infestation June 14 in McDowell County   RALEIGH -- The N. …

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• Published on June 7, 2021 - 10:58 GMT

  Burn ban lifted in 26 North Carolina counties as conditions begin to improve

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 CONTACT: Christie Adams, public information officer N.C. Forest Service 919-857-4828 or christie.adams@ncagr.gov Burn ban lifted in 26 North Carolina counties as conditions begin to improve RALEIGH – Effective …

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• Published on May 29, 2021 - 17:21 GMT

  Wildfire activity increases across eastern North Carolina due to Friday's weather conditions

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 Wildfire activity increases across eastern North Carolina due to Friday's weather conditions LUMBERTON – N.C. Forest Service personnel responded to an increase in fire activity Friday across eastern North …

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