The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently recognized Carolina Fine Snacks as its Exporter of the Year. The Greensboro-based snack company has shipped products to the Turks and Caicos, Canada, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Poland and…

Commissioner Troxler recently gave his annual State of Agriculture speech where he provided an update on the industry and he also talks about his goals for the department for 2020. Last week I gave my annual State of Agriculture address…

Starting today (Jan. 14) through March 26, 31 training workshops have been planned statewide for anyone planning to apply auxin herbicides such as 2,4-D or dicamba. These are mandatory trainings to reduce the chance of misapplication and crop damage. This…

The 15th Annual Ag Development Forum is coming up Thursday, Feb. 6 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. The event features Commissioner Troxler’s annual “State of Agriculture” address, along with an economic outlook and discussions about the state’s changing population…

2019 was another busy and successful year for the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Commissioner Steve Troxler lists just a few of the department’s many accomplishments from the year past.

As the weather turns colder, many people across the state rely on propane to stay warm. The department’s Standards Division works with propane dealers and offers some safety tips for winter storms and for using space heaters in your home.…

Christmas is just a week away and if you are still looking for something for that hard-to-buy-for person, think locally made food products for a tasty gift. It’s only a week away from Christmas, so I thought we could talk…