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Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on emergency waiver of some motor vehicle regulations to help farmers

Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on emergency waiver of some motor vehicle regulations to help farmers

Sep 29, 2025

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Stein’s issuance of Executive Order 26 in advance of potential tropical storms and heavy rains moving across…

N.C. Forest Service calls on the public to prepare for wildfire, prevent wildfire

N.C. Forest Service calls on the public to prepare for wildfire, prevent wildfire

Sep 29, 2025

RALEIGH – As North Carolina’s fall wildfire season approaches, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to protect homes and neighborhoods by taking action to reduce wildfire risk and using…

N.C. Mountain State Fair wraps up a successful 2025 run

Sep 15, 2025

The 2025 N.C. Mountain State Fair concluded this past weekend under clear skies and warm temperatures, providing a picture-perfect backdrop for the annual event. Fair Manager Sean McKeon announced Monday…

N.C. State Fair announces 2025 Farm Families of the Day

Sep 15, 2025

The North Carolina State Fair announced in a press release Monday that its popular “Farm Family of the Day” program will return for 2025 to recognize the hard work and…

Two inducted into the N.C. Mountain State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame

Two inducted into the N.C. Mountain State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame

Sep 8, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler inducted two longtime North Carolina farmers to the N.C. Mountain State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame over the weekend. The two inductees, longtime dairy goat exhibitor…

USDA Announces $221.2 Million Grant Agreement to Cover Agricultural Losses in North Carolina

USDA Announces $221.2 Million Grant Agreement to Cover Agricultural Losses in North Carolina

Sep 5, 2025

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden announced on Friday the approval of a $221.2 million disaster assistance grants for North Carolina farmers recovering from Hurricane Helene. The grant is…

North Carolina Opens Applications for $8M Agriculture Manufacturing Initiative

North Carolina Opens Applications for $8M Agriculture Manufacturing Initiative

Sep 3, 2025

Applications are now open for the North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI), a new $8 million program aimed at strengthening the state’s food and fiber supply chain. Administered…

First Round of Disaster Relief Checks Sent to North Carolina Farmers Following Devastating 2024 Crop Losses

First Round of Disaster Relief Checks Sent to North Carolina Farmers Following Devastating 2024 Crop Losses

Aug 27, 2025

The first wave of disaster relief checks has been mailed to North Carolina farmers who applied for assistance through the 2024 Agriculture Disaster Crop Loss Program, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler…

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NC Commissioner Troxler: It’s Fair Season!

Aug 27, 2025

Agricultural fairs are fun AND educational, showcasing the state’s $111 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry and celebrating everything that makes North Carolina unique. The registration period is open for the…