NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting applications from nonprofits, commodity associations, state and local governments, academia and colleges and universities for $1.2 million in specialty crops grants. The program is designed to boost competitiveness of specialty crops in the marketplace. The deadline to apply is March 4. Draft applications can be […]

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Marketing Division is offering risk-management workshops to discuss tools to help farmers market grain crops and cotton. The classes are being held January through March in different locations in Eastern NC.  Find out more on dates, locations and times at https://www.ncagr.gov

North Carolina has seen its share of flooding following hurricanes and tropical storms. The Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) aims to reduce flooding by clearing streams of debris, downed trees and other materials that block or hinder the flow of water. Work is happening statewide, and proposals are being accepted for the 2024 cycle of […]

It’s a New Year and we have a lot of exciting new things to share with you. As we wrapped up 2023, we launched the department’s new website after close to a year’s worth of work behind the scenes to create this new, more user friendly site. And, as with the start of every New […]

As we wrap up 2023, it gives us an opportunity to look back at what we accomplished and think about where we need to go in the year ahead. Here are some of the biggest NCDA&CS stories of 2023 and a remembrance of some we lost in 2023.

The Southern Farm Show is the largest in the Carolinas and Virginia and features over 400 vendors showcasing tractors, work equipment and ag services. In conjunction with the Farm Show, the annual Ag Development Forum will be held Feb. 1 featuring the State of Agriculture address by Commissioner Steve Troxler, a panel discussion on the […]

Shoppers looking for locally made and locally sourced gifts or fun, on-farm experiences can find plenty of ideas at North Carolina farms and agritourism venues.

North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler filed for reelection on Tuesday. Troxler was first elected to the office in 2004 and took office in February 2005. He agreed to an exclusive interview with SFN to explain why he wants to run for a sixth term. I think there are a couple of reasons. I’ve […]

Nationally and along the East Coast, we are seeing the re-emergence of avian influenza in the wild bird population. Because of the threat this presents to our poultry industry, we urge producers to maintain heightened biosecurity protocols to protect their birds from contact with potentially infected wild birds.

A fresh North Carolina Christmas tree or greenery could be part of your holiday celebrations as Christmas trees, wreaths and garland arrive at farmers markets, roadside stands and stores. You can also create special family memories selecting your own tree at a cut-your-own operation. Wherever you find yours, it’s a great year to buy local […]