N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

RALEIGH, NC (June 4, 2018)…North Carolina’s pork industry has been in the news a lot lately, but not in a way that tells the true story of its contributions to our economy. While the industry has drawn attention as the subject of nuisance…

RALEIGH, NC (May 14, 2018)…Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says the 2018 blueberry season is shaping up to be a good one despite unusually cold weather in the first quarter of the year. “Our blueberry growers have become accustomed…

RALEIGH, NC (April 30, 2018)…Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus Mosquito-borne disease can be deadly to horses,…

RALEIGH, NC (April 16, 2018)…Strawberry lovers won’t have to wait any longer because N.C. strawberry season is here. Growers in Eastern North Carolina are already harvesting their crop, and growers in the piedmont and mountain regions of…

RALEIGH, NC (March 28, 2018)…The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the spring fire season, which typically lasts from March to May. Wildfire risk typically higher through…

RALEIGH, NC (October 2, 2017)…As fall wildfire season approaches, the N.C. Forest Service encourages North Carolinians to heed the call of National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14, and take steps to ensure careful burning of leaves and yard…

RALEIGH, NC (September 25, 2017)…A recent study has found that North Carolina’s wine and grape industry continues to grow, posting a 15 percent increase since the last study was conducted two years ago. The total economic impact of the…

RALEIGH, NC (September 12, 2017)…A weakened Hurricane Irma brought strong winds and rain to North Carolina that could have affected forestland and trees. The N.C. Forest Service encourages landowners and others to exercise caution when…

FLETCHER, NC (September 5, 2017)…The 2017 N.C. Mountain State Fair opens Friday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. at the WNC Agricultural Center. The opening weekend includes special promotions, competitions and entertainment for the whole family. The…

RALEIGH, NC (August 25, 2017)...Fescue is a popular cool-season grass that is grown in many parts of the state, with major growth happening between September and June. For this reason, fertilizer applications, especially nitrogen, are…

RALEIGH, NC (July 10, 2017)...Peach lovers across the state can expect to find plenty of peaches for homemade ice cream, cobblers or just eating fresh. While a late freeze affected many orchards across the state, growers from the mountains…

RALEIGH, NC (June 19, 2017)…Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the cost of becoming certified or for recertification through a program offered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer…

RALEIGH, NC (June 8, 2017)…Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging North Carolina horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis. “Triple E is a mosquito-borne disease that causes…

RALEIGH, NC (May 22, 2017)…Despite a late March freeze that affected early varieties of blueberries grown in North Carolina, marketing specialists with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services anticipate plenty of later…

RALEIGH, NC (April 18, 2017)…It has been about a month since most areas of North Carolina saw their last freeze, and for local strawberry growers and eaters that means the second wave of strawberries is almost here. “This has been an…

RALEIGH, NC (April 7, 2017)…Knowing what type of grass is in your yard, coupled with the scientific results of a soil test, can help homeowners know when the best time to fertilize is and what products are most appropriate to use. While…