As consumers are focusing in on finding the perfect holiday gifts, a big push continues on the shop local movement. Wedged between Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday is Shop Local Saturday. With all manner of specialty food products produced…
NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler
Troxler Seeks to Widen Area of Hurricane Relief
NC’s agriculture department is working to provide farmers with payments from a settlement approved as part of a major aid package as the result of Hurricane Florence. Some farmers were also impacted by Hurricane Michael as well. Mike Davis has…
Commissioner Steve Troxler: Grant will expand Opportunities at the Western N.C. Farmers Market
The Western NC Farmers Market in Asheville opened in September of 1977, and it continues to serve the needs of farmers, residents and small businesses in the area. A lot of improvements have been made recently to the market to…
Commissioner Steve Troxler: State Fair Follow-up
NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler shares his thoughts about the just-concluded State Fair in Raleigh: Two record days during this year’s fair. Second Friday: 109,396 and Second Sunday: 130,319 Our total was 977,256, which was 27,000 above our 10-year average.…
Commissioner Steve Troxler: The N.C. State Fair starts in two days…We hope to see you there!
The N.C. State Fair starts in two days and we hope you are making your plans now to attend. The State Fair draws nearly a million people through its doors each year, showcasing agriculture and the best of North Carolina.…
