NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler

Farm activity is picking up as farmers are busy preparing and planting for the upcoming season. That means drivers may come across farm equipment and tractors on the road. Slow down, be patient and share the road with farm equipment to be sure everyone stays safe.    

RALEIGH -North Carolina poultry has been designated High Path Avian Influenza-free by the World Organization for Animal Health. This designation means that the state can resume exports and international trade for poultry products.  Broilers, or chicken raised for meat, are the top agricultural commodity for North Carolina, representing more than $5.6 billion in cash receipts […]

Rejoice strawberry lovers, depending on where you are in the state, strawberry season is here or almost here! Pick-your own farms in Eastern NC have opened and fresh, North Carolina berries can be found in some farmers markets and stores.  

One state ag official says President Trump’s tariffs on foreign made goods is part of a larger plan to level the playing field for US products, including agriculture. North Carolina Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler says many countries are dumping products into the US, and that’s a concern. “They’re sending products in here to the United […]

May is just around the corner and it will soon be time for the Got to Be NC Festival May 16-18. Mark your calendar and join us for the fun.

Agritourism is growing in North Carolina, and to find out just how much well, I’ll pose that question right now to Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Commissioner, springtime is definitely here. The pollen is proving it, and along with it comes folks getting outside to enjoy the warmer temperatures. And a lot of folks are […]

The proposed actions by the US Trade Representative on foreign-built and foreign-flagged ships entering US ports has raised concerns among farmers. Fees up to $1.5 million on ships arriving at US ports, if the ships are Chinese, built, operated or flagged would hit us ag in the wallet. Mike Steenhoek is the Executive Director of […]

Applications are now being accepted for the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program that designates $200 million for farmers in Western NC and over $110 million for farmers in other areas of the state. The deadline to apply is May 4 and the program is open to farmers in all 100 counties.  

Every March, we join N.C. A&T State University to celebrate the 39th Annual Small Farms Week and the contributions small farms make to their communities and the state. North Carolina is a small farm state with over 81 % of farms being 200 acres or less and 50 % being under 50 acres. Many of […]

As we enter the spring wildfire season, it is important to remember that everyone has a role to play in reducing the risk of wildfires. Exercise caution by not leaving fires unattended and being prepared with water and tools to stamp out fire if you do burn. And, don’t burn on windy or dry days.