NC Commissioner Troxler: National Farm Safety Week and Suicide Prevention Week
National Farm Safety Week Sept.17-23 reminds us that farming remains one of the most dangerous occupations. It also is a good reminder to be patient on the roadways when you…
NC Commissioner Troxler: Forest Service’s Nursery Program Provides Quality Seedlings to Improve Tree Quality
The N.C. Forest Service’s Nursery and Tree Improvement Program works to improve tree quality in North Carolina and also produces high quality tree stock for residents interested in replanting their…
NC Commissioner Troxler: $1.25 Million Awarded in Specialty Crop Grants
Ten projects focused on supporting specialty crop producers recently received funding through the specialty cropblock grant program funded by USDA. More than $1.25 million was awarded. Specialty crops represent tremendous…
NC Commissioner Troxler: NC Culinary Ambassadors
Three North Carolina chefs, three pastry chefs and three mixologists from across the state were recently named Got toBe NC Culinary and Beverage Ambassadors after winning in the N.C. Restaurant…
NC Commissioner Troxler: County Fair Time!
As we head into the end of summer and beginning of fall, that means it is fair time in North Carolina. The state is home to 32 county and regional…
NC Commissioner Troxler: State Fair Looking for Farm Families of the Day
The N.C. State Fair continues its commitment to highlighting North Carolina agriculture through its Farm Family of the Day program presented by Tractor Supply Company. Eleven farm families will be…
NC Commissioner Troxler: Job Openings at NCDA&CS
People are sometimes surprised to learn about all the different types of jobs we have at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, especially in fields they may not…
NC Commissioner Troxler: Hurricane Season Preparedness
We are in hurricane season and that means farms and residents need to be sure they have an emergency response plan and be ready to activate it quickly. The destruction…