There is only two weeks left to apply for the Agricultural Crop Loss Program that provides assistance to farmers who suffered losses due to Tropical Storm Fred. Learn more below and get your application in by April 15th! #NCAgriculture
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If you have never been to the State Farmers Market, there is no better time than this weekend! Vendors like Lee's Produce NC have many products, including squash, tomatoes & onions. Learn more about their operation from Dr. Sandy Stewart & Ashley Young below! #NCAgriculture
Starting on Sept. 28, Grade A dairy producers affected by COVID-19 can apply for assistance through the 2020 Dairy Aid Program. A total of $2 million will be available for funding through this program.
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I am truly humbled to be inducted into the Western North Carolina Agricuture Hall of Fame. I am proud to have been a part of the partnerships with WNC Communities on projects and initiatives to advance agriculture in the mountains of NC.
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Have you received any unsolicited packages of #SeedsFromChina labeled as earrings? Do not plant these seeds as they could be a pathway for the introduction of invasive species, insects and plant diseases. Learn more here: https://t.co/WuTG3xkynQ #SeedsFromChina
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler wants to thank all farmers and agriculture industry workers for their hard work throughout COVID-19. We appreciate everything you do. Thank you for #StillFarming! #NCStrong#NCAgriculture
Many events are switching to online platforms, including those held by our research stations. Small Grains Field Day has been transferred to a video series on YouTube. For more info, as well as the YouTube link, see the blog below! #NCAgriculture#NCStrong https://t.co/nHf0ZHXspN
NCDA is trying to help our industry and commodity partners who are an essential part of the food and agriculture critical infrastructure. Given the counties that issued “shelter in place” directives, NCDA&CS has developed a “Notice of Essential Food and Agricultural Employee”