Soybean Considerations Following Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has caused catastrophic damage across parts of North Carolina primarily from flooding but also from wind damage. …
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Local Foods Week Kick-Off September 21
Mark your calendars now! Be sure to stop by for an evening of fun, food, and friends! Great kick-off …
The Effects of Late-Season Storm Damage to Flue-Cured Tobacco
Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, can prove detrimental to flue-cured tobacco yield and quality. Specific to hurricanes, both …
Disease Potential for Hurricane Impacted Tobacco
Hurricane Florence has brought damaging rains, winds, and flooding to North Carolina with, in some areas, tobacco still being on the stalk. Continuing …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Local Farm Tour September 27th - Free Event, Pre-Registration Required
Join us for a fun experience as we showcase three working farms in Guilford County providing their own local …
NCDA&CS Activates Hotline to Help Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Florence
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect farmers with resources …
Be Prepared for Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence continues to strengthen. Confidence continues to increase that North Carolina will see life-threatening impacts from this storm. While …
Statement From Agriculture Commissioner Troxler on Waiving of Motor Vehicle Regulations to Help Farmers
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Roy Cooper’s issuance of Executive Orders 51 …
Vegetable Production Update- August 31st, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
NCDA&CS Offers Organic Certification Cost-Share Assistance
NCDA&CS offers organic certification cost-share assistance RALEIGH – Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the …
Share the Harvest
“Share the Harvest” is a program that has been in place for seven years, helping provide fresh local produce …
Local Food Guide!
This Local Food Guide is designed to make consumers aware of the benefits of buying and eating local food …
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