AGRICULTURAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE, COUNTRY DELIGHTS

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Steve Troxler was raised in the Guilford County community of Browns Summit and has spent his entire career in agriculture.

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help ensure food safety.

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help ensure consumers are protected.

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help farmers and landowners be more efficient, profitable and sustainable.

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help agribusinesses.

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has a wide variety of programs and services to help protect the environment and endangered plant species

The 2024 N.C. State Fair will run Oct. 17-27 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Save money and buy tickets in advance. The fair offers an experience unique to North Carolina for all who attend, and is an unparalleled value with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors, and creative deep-fried delights.

The Agriculture Emergency Hotline number is 1-866-645-9403 and is operated from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Click here for updates and copies of waivers and other information for disaster response.

Investments in the Future – Ensuring Farmers, agribusinesses and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have the resources to continue growing and supporting the state’s $111.1 billion agriculture and agribusiness industry.

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced $12.4 million in awards that will focus on the expansion of current food manufacturers and processors with the goal of increasing value-added goods and products manufactured in the state. A total of eight projects that include produce, meat and dairy products received initial awards through the N.C. Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI).

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Century Farm Program honors farms that have been in continuous family ownership for 100 years. Currently about 2,000 farms are in the program. These farms are recognized for their longstanding contributions to North Carolina’s rich agricultural heritage.

The yellow-legged hornet is an invasive species that has been found in Georgia and the southern part of South Carolina but has not been found in North Carolina. The NCDA&CS’ Plant Industry Division wants people to be on the lookout for the insects’ early-stage nests, which are distinguishable this time of year by their size, color and location.

Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species that could be extremely harmful to NC agriculture. If you see it, STOMP IT.

Visit one of North Carolina's state-owned farmers markets or agricultural centers

Industry in North Carolina

Agriculture and agribusiness, including food, forestry and fiber, contributes $111.1 billion to the state's economy.

Producer of Sweet Potatoes in the U.S.

North Carolina farmers produce about 54% of all sweet potatoes grown in the country.