The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' divisions have responsibilities in regulatory and service areas covering agronomy; animal health; weights and measures; gas and oil inspection; crop and livestock statistics; USDA commodity distribution; state farm operations; food, drug and cosmetic testing for purity; agricultural marketing and promotion; agricultural marketing grading; international agricultural crop and livestock marketing; operation of the North Carolina State Fair and North Carolina Mountain State Fair; operation of five state farmers markets; research station operations; seed and fertilizer inspection; nursery and plant pest eradication activities; regulation of the structural pest control industry; agricultural environmental issues; state and federal agricultural legislation; and agricultural economic analysis.
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2 West Edenton Street
US，NC，Raleigh，27601
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SPECCX is actively looking for watermelon farmers to join our marketplace. Are you a grower or know a farmer growing watermelons? We have grocers looking to secure forward contracts for 2025 now! Please sign-up through our website: speccx.com or send them our way. Ellie Watson Beth M. Sarah Emery Botwinick, MBA National Watermelon Association #watermelons #nwawatermelon #gawatermelons #mswatermelons
Farmer to Farmer Webinar: Navigating Federal Farm Recovery Programs Offered by FSA and NRCS The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is facilitating a farmer learning cohort to focus on Helene recovery. This series of webinars will allow farmers to share experiences, learn from one another about navigating recovery resources, and document learnings for fellow farmers and future needs. The first webinar—Thursday, Nov. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.—will focus on programs by Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Farmer presenters include Mary Carroll Dodd of Red Scout Farm in Black Mountain, NC, and Danielle Hutchison of TendWell Farm in Old Fort, NC. Participation in the webinars is free, but registration is required. Appalachian Grown certified farms will be compensated for their time to attend. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/ecdUmkkR
FEMA has Extended the Deadline to apply for Helene assistance: Homeowners and renters in the in the eligible 39 counties in Western North Carolina looking to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance after Tropical Storm Helene has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025. Individual Assistance includes financial assistance for serious needs, displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses. More information available: https://lnkd.in/eDQS2EJ5 #WNC #WNCStrong #HurricaneHelene #WNCRecovery #GottoBeNC #NCAgriculture
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Our Market News recently expanded its collection and distribution of price and production cost information for organic agricultural products by adding organic milk, cattle, grains and feedstuffs, and fertilizer to its list of published reports. Organic products are included among the hundreds of agricultural products for which AMS Market News publishes market information. This data promotes market transparency and helps farmers and businesses make informed business decisions – resulting in a fairer and more competitive marketplace for all participants. https://bit.ly/4f9hWlK
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Hurricane Helene caused overwhelming devastation in portions of AgSouth Farm Credit’s region of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. To support customers in immediate need of financial assistance, AgSouth made an early payment of 2024 patronage funds to stockholders totaling $30 million, which were dispersed in October. AgSouth is also donating a combined $250,000 to statewide relief efforts. $50,000 each to organizations that are directly assisting farmers – WNC Communities Foundation, SC Advocates for Agriculture, and Weathered but Strong GA Hurricane Relief Fund. As well as $50,000 each to organizations that are providing assistance directly to rural communities – Baptist on Mission and Samaritan’s Purse. Learn more about these efforts in our latest blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y7XNS0. #FarmCredit #FarmerStrong
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Oyster farming plays a vital role in North Carolina’s coastal economy, generating $31.7 million in 2022 and creating over 280 jobs. The industry is expected to hit $100 million by 2030, thanks to its environmental and community benefits. Watching the process from seed to shucking my first oyster on the farm was an exciting experience, made even better by the gorgeous weather! Take a tour with colleagues along North Carolina’s oyster trail— it’s a fun, educational outing with fresh oysters on the shell. Many thanks to Ghost Fleet Oyster Co.! For more details, visit. https://lnkd.in/eskXDQ9Q https://lnkd.in/eVmrYSz6 #Agritourism #GotToBeNC #OysterFarming #Agriculture #NCOysterMonth
We’re #hiring a new Farmland Preservation Coordinator in Wake County, North Carolina. Apply today or share this post with your network.
Join the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and NC State Extension for a farm-focused gathering to understand resources available post-Helene and work together to rebuild WNC Agriculture. Date: Monday, Nov. 18 Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center 589 Raccoon Road Waynesville, NC 28786 Throughout the day, there will be one-on-one relief assistance sessions, breakout room discussions, relaxation activities, and the event will end with a local farm-to-table dinner. All farmers, regardless of Helene impacts, are welcome to join and learn about available resources, as well as contribute to recovery discussions. There are a limited number of gas cards available to further support farmer attendance. This event is sponsored by Empowering Mountain Food Systems (EMFS), a project of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), and N.C. Cooperative Extension. For more information, and to RSVP, click here: https://lnkd.in/enj9fDpr
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We'll be home for Christmas. Today, November 2, we reopen for our most beloved season, Christmas at Biltmore. We look forward to welcoming you. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4hgL2l4
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Upcoming Trade Show!!! (Registration deadline: November 5) ?? ?? ?? The European fresh produce consumption market is expected to steadily grow, driven by increasing demand for healthier food options and the growing popularity of sustainability-produced fruit and vegetables. The demand for year-round availability and a wide choice of produce is keeping Europe dependent on external suppliers. In 2023, a total value of almost 14 million USD of fresh fruits and fresh vegetables has been exported to the EU and the UK. Overall, the European fresh produce consumption market is expected to remain strong, with consumers increasingly prioritizing health and sustainability when it comes to their food choices. This trend is likely to drive further innovation and growth in the market, as producers and retailers seek to meet the evolving demands of consumers. Fruit Logistica is known as the biggest worldwide event for the fresh produce sector, presenting a wide display of the newest innovations, products, and services throughout the global supply chain. Thus, it offers superb networking and contact opportunities to the key decision-makers in every sector of the industry. Fruit Logistica does not only cover the large German market for fresh produce but other countries within Europe, and the Middle East as well. More event information and registration: https://lnkd.in/grqbq9QR #TradeShow #SUSTA #NCAgExports