NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler

North Carolina Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler joining me now, and the North Carolina State Fair just in the rearview mirror, and oh so close to a million people through the turnstiles. “The final tally was 998,926, so we were that close. But a million is a number to shoot at. We gave the success of […]

Every four years the N.C. State Fair celebrates Century Farm and Bicentennial Farm Families at a reunion. This year saw the largest number of attendees gather in the program’s history. If you are coming to the State Fair, you can also help Western NC on Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day. I hope we can set […]

In just a few short days, the 156th N.C. State Fair kicks off, and so does the N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day, sponsored by the Tractor Supply Company. One North Carolina farm family will be recognized every day of the fair, highlighting the contributions of family farms to our state’s $111 billion […]

Prayers needed for Western North Carolina’s following catastrophic devastation from remnants of Hurricane Helene. Search and rescue remain a critical mission; agricultural assessments only beginning.

Well, we’re getting reports out of western North Carolina of the destruction across that region because of hurricane Helene. I am talking with Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler now, and Commissioner I know you have flown over the area this morning. What have you seen? “Around anything that flows water, there is mass destruction. And, you […]

The beer industry in the Carolinas continues to grow, and Tuesday saw another example of that progress at the North Carolina Beer Field Day held at Carolina Malt House in Rowan County. State Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler is pleased to see how the industry has grown adding value to locally-grown commodities. “What this demonstrates is […]

Consider nominating a farmer for the Farmer of the Year or Young Farmer of the Year for the state’s inaugural Farmer Appreciation Day on Nov. 14. The deadline for nominations to be received is Oct. 1.

: Efforts to protect farm and forestland statewide continues with the awarding of $18.2 million in farmland preservation grants.

The department recently awarded $12.4 million in grants focused on expanding the processing of agricultural products. The investment in these eight projects is expected to be a boost for farmers by providing more options close by to process and distribute products.

In September and October, there are 26 county and regional agricultural fairs are being held across the state in addition to the N.C. Mountain State Fair and the N.C. State Fair. These events offer residents a great opportunity to showcase their talents and learn more about the state’s No. 1 industry – agriculture.