N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Propane safety paramount as cold weather approaches

RALEIGH, NC (December 6, 2019) -- Winter weather is fast approaching, and that means paying special attention to keeping your…

6 years ago

Reminder: Peak-season soil testing period opens Nov. 27

RALEIGH, NC (November 26, 2019) -- Harvest of crops across North Carolina has been ongoing for months and weather has…

6 years ago

N.C. pecan growers prevail, good crop for Thanksgiving

RALEIGH, NC (November 18, 2019) -- Pecan pie lovers can celebrate. The North Carolina pecan growers have a good crop…

6 years ago

Emerald ash borer found in Caldwell County for the first time

RALEIGH, NC (October 7, 2019) -- Emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in Caldwell County for the first time this…

6 years ago

Ahead of expected busy fall wildfire season, fire officials urge caution and offer tips for prevention

RALEIGH, NC (October 5, 2019) -- As we enter the start of the fall wildfire season, the N.C. Forest Service…

6 years ago

N.C. Mountain State Fair advance tickets now on sale

FLETCHER, NC (August 12, 2019) -- Advance tickets for the 2019 N.C. Mountain State Fair are now available at area…

6 years ago

State sees first EEE case of the year: Equine owners encouraged to vaccinate animals

RALEIGH, NC (July 30, 2019) -- A four-year-old, unvaccinated mare in Cumberland County was euthanized after contracting the first case…

7 years ago