NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler

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 encounter farm equipment and it reminds our farmers to follow all safety protocols with equipment and on the farm. No shortcut is worth the risk […]

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 land.

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 opportunities for North Carolina farmers, and we have seen production increase for specialty crops and interest in growing them increase.

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 and Lodging Association’s Chef Showdown. Not only are North Carolina farmers able to grow a variety of great products, but the state is blessed with […]

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 agricultural fairs from the mountains to the coast. These community events celebrate their people and their talents, and they highlight local contributors to the state’s […]

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 recognized at the State Fair, highlighting their farm and the pride they have in farming.

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 associate with agriculture. We have a number of job openings currently and we’re always looking for talented people to join the agriculture family.

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 caused by the recent tornado that traveled through Nash and Edgecombe counties is a very tangible reminder that emergencies often come with very little warning.