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 …
Specialty Crops
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 …
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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 …
What Pesticides Can I Apply to My Industrial Hemp in NC?
There is a great deal of confusion and misinformation being provided on pesticide use (fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, miticides, etc.) …
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Environmental conditions this growing season have been conducive for several pathogens in flue-cured tobacco. Frogeye leaf spot (Cercospora nicotianae) has …
Late Blight Detected in Haywood County - Aug. 20, 2018
Late blight on tomato was confirmed in Haywood County on August 20, 2018 and confirmed by microscopic observation of the …
New Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
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 …
Industrial Hemp Training and Field Day- August 6, 2018
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. (This event has passed.) at the links below. Registration for the morning and afternoon events is separate. …
Share the Harvest
“Share the Harvest” is a program that has been in place for seven years, helping provide fresh local produce …
Safe Plates Certification
NC Safe Plates is a food safety certification course developed by NC State University. Certification is based on passing …
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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