Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day returns to N.C. State Fair for annual food drive
The North Carolina State Fair will hold its annual food donation drive for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina on Thursday, October 23.
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North Carolina offers $25 million in grants for post-Hurricane Helene recycling infrastructure
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) has opened applications for the Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure (HRRI) Grant Program.
Rep. Hudson on tax policy: ‘President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut means working-class wins’
Richard Hudson, Representative of North Carolina, said that the Working Families Tax Cut provides significant relief for lower- and middle-income families while ensuring higher earners contribute a greater share.
Sen. Budd on rollback of H-2A rule: ‘America’s farms need a flexible and reliable workforce, not more burdens’
Ted Budd, Senator of North Carolina, announced that the rollback of the H-2A wage rule will reduce costs for farmers and ensure they have a reliable workforce.
USDA awards $221 million disaster relief grant for NC farmers hit by Hurricane Helene
A $221 million federal block grant has been established to support North Carolina farmers affected by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
Got to Be NC Whole Hog Barbecue Cook-off returns at Mountain State Fair
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.
NCDA&CS teams up with N.C. State’s Hollywood Smothers to promote dairy milk benefits
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…
N.C. Mountain State Fair to open with ribbon cutting on September 5
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.
N.C. Mountain State Fair officials to address safety plans ahead of annual event
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.
NCDA&CS launches $8 million grant program for ag processing; focus on hurricane recovery
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.
Home Chef Challenge returns to spotlight local talent at the N.C. State Fair
The N.C. State Fair is inviting home cooks from across North Carolina to participate in the 2025 Home Chef Challenge.
Seafood festival dinner highlights local chefs and supports fishing communities
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.