The recent detection of high path avian influenza in a dairy herd in North Carolina serves as a reminder that farms, especially poultry farms, must remain vigilant in their biosecurity…

North Carolina farmers have been able to supply over $3.6 million worth of food products to schools across the state, which is a new record for the N.C. Farm to…

Eighteen special Pesticide Disposal Collection Days are planned across the state to help farmers and homeowners properly dispose of unwanted pesticides. The special collection days are a partnership between the…

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is looking for farms that have been in continual family ownership for 100 years or more to apply to be part of…

Mark your calendars for the 16th Got to Be NC Festival May 17-19 and come join the fun. There are vendor opportunities and opportunities for tractor clubs and tractor enthusiasts…

With the arrival of spring wildfire season, residents should take care when burning outdoors and secure a burn permit. We talk about wildfires a lot in North Carolina and for…

Nine community animal shelters across the state have been awarded grants through the NCDA&CS’ Animal Welfare Section to help them make improvements to their facilities to help better serve animals…

The work of the N.C. Department of Agriculture touches the lives of residents of the state every day whether they know that or not. Weights and Measures Week celebrated March…

Last week, the 2022 Census of Agriculture was released which provides a snapshot of North Carolina agriculture. Some of the highlights point to positive trends in agriculture, others highlight the…