Agriculture

The Got to Be NC Whole Hog Barbecue Cook-off will take place on Saturday, September 6 at the N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has launched a new campaign in partnership with N.C. State University running back Hollywood Smothers to promote dairy milk as…

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will lead the opening of the 2025 N.C. Mountain State Fair with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 5 at noon.

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and Labor Commissioner Luke Farley will join N.C. Mountain State Fair officials and others at a press conference to discuss safety measures for the upcoming fair.

Applications are now open for the North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI), a grant program aimed at expanding and modernizing the state’s agricultural processing capabilities.

The N.C. State Fair is inviting home cooks from across North Carolina to participate in the 2025 Home Chef Challenge.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will sponsor the Got to Be NC Chef’s Tent at the 2025 North Carolina Seafood Festival in Morehead City.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has started distributing the first checks to farmers who applied for disaster assistance through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss program.

The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, September 2 at 2 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Hall of…

Visit NC Farms has announced a partnership with Megan Nichols, founder of NC Eat & Play, to promote agritourism across North Carolina.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has introduced a new video series aimed at helping agritourism businesses expand and enhance their offerings.

Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina has criticized recent federal labor regulations, asserting that they have imposed burdens on agricultural producers.

North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler issued a statement following Governor Josh Stein’s signing of Executive Order No. 20.

The N.C. State Fair will recognize active and retired military personnel during the 20th anniversary of Military Appreciation Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

The North Carolina Wine & Grape Council marked the 20th anniversary of the North Carolina Wine Competition by awarding more than 275 medals to local producers.

Residents of Western North Carolina have a convenient way to participate in the 2025 N.C. Mountain State Fair competitions through the free Pony Express program.

Discounted advance tickets for the 2025 N.C. State Fair are now available for purchase online through October 16.

Brandon Van Buren, the N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) ranger for Richmond County, has received the 2025 State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award.

The N.C. Mountain State Fair is set to return for its 31st year from September 5-14, 2025, at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher.