NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler

High school seniors and college students who participated in the N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock shows are eligible to apply for a $2,000 scholarship for an institute of higher learning. The deadline to apply is March 1.    You can find the application online at www.ncstatfair.org. Completed application packages must be returned to the State […]

The annual Ag Development Forum is slated for Feb. 6 during the Farm Show at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Commissioner Troxler will present his annual State of Agriculture remarks and will be joined by farmers and extension staff for a panel discussion on disaster recovery.   

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agricultural Review newspaper marks its 100th volume in 2025 – a great milestone for the humble paper that has been listing farm items for sale since its beginning.  

Following positive confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial layer operation last week, NCDA&CS and the State Vet urges poultry farmers to remain vigilant with biosecurity measures. This marks the first case of HPAI in commercial poultry since February 2024.

Dozens of Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) projects are set to get underway in 2025 in the second round of StRAP funding. Projects will take place in 72 counties and 15 of the state’s 17 river basins. The program aims to reduce flooding by clearing streams of debris, downed trees and other materials that block […]

As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate a record year for the Farm to School program thanks to a Local Food for School grant from USDA that benefited small N.C. farms and businesses and for reaching 36,000 acres of farmland preserved through the Farmland Preservation Trust Fund, plus other milestones. Work in these areas […]

Interest in the department’s social media accounts continue to grow as our Facebook followers grow to nearly 50,000 plus over 20,000 on Instagram. The department plans a new social media series beginning in January. Follow us to stay up on the latest ag news and information, plus fun features about the state’s No. 1 industry. […]

Estimated impacts to agriculture in 2024 topped $4 billion, including $4.23 billion from Hurricane Helene and $696 million from the summer drought and then heavy rains. A total of 93 counties received either a primary Presidential or Secretarial Disaster Declaration for 2024. Commissioner Troxler and representatives from a dozen commodity groups met recently with the […]

The N.C. FFA Association was recently recognized with the Larry Wooten Rural Leadership Award for its longtime commitment to young people. A special recognition was given to Bruce L. Miller for his 30-plus years of service with N.C. FFA as an agriculture teacher with the Rowan County School system, and the Southern Alamance High School […]

North Carolina Christmas tree farmers are hoping for a strong year for tree sales to help Western N.C.’s economy rebound and provide a spark of hope for the region. This year in particular, buying local will go a long way in helping farmers. We hope everyone will consider purchasing a real N.C. Christmas tree, wreath, […]