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NC Commissioner Troxler: Preparing for Best.Day.EVER!

NC Commissioner Troxler: Preparing for Best.Day.EVER!

Oct 3, 2023

The N.C. State Fair runs Oct. 12-22 and we have been busy preparing and getting the fairgrounds ready to welcome everyone to Raleigh. This year’s theme is Best.Day.EVER! and we…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Harvest Conditions and Production Estimates

NC Commissioner Troxler: Harvest Conditions and Production Estimates

Sep 26, 2023

The National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released an update on crop conditions and production estimates. It seems to be shaping up to be an average year production wise for many…

Statement from NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler on waiving of motor vehicle regulations to help farmers

Statement from NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler on waiving of motor vehicle regulations to help farmers

Sep 22, 2023

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has officially recommended to Gov. Roy Cooper that agricultural transportation waivers be implemented for the movement of livestock and agricultural products, paving the way…

NC Commissioner Troxler: National Farm Safety Week and Suicide Prevention Week

NC Commissioner Troxler: National Farm Safety Week and Suicide Prevention Week

Sep 19, 2023

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…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Forest Service’s Nursery Program Provides Quality Seedlings to Improve Tree Quality

NC Commissioner Troxler: Forest Service’s Nursery Program Provides Quality Seedlings to Improve Tree Quality

Sep 12, 2023

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…

NC Commissioner Troxler: $1.25 Million Awarded in Specialty Crop Grants

NC Commissioner Troxler: $1.25 Million Awarded in Specialty Crop Grants

Sep 5, 2023

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…

NC Commissioner Troxler: NC Culinary Ambassadors

NC Commissioner Troxler: NC Culinary Ambassadors

Aug 29, 2023

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…

NC Commissioner Troxler: County Fair Time!

NC Commissioner Troxler: County Fair Time!

Aug 22, 2023

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…

NC Commissioner Troxler: State Fair Looking for Farm Families of the Day

NC Commissioner Troxler: State Fair Looking for Farm Families of the Day

Aug 15, 2023

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…