Census of Agriculture underway in the state. Questionnaires have been sent to 87,000 producers.

It doesn’t seem like it has been five years since the last Census of Agriculture, but it has. Questionnaires for the 2022 Census of Ag have gone out to some 87,000 known producers and growers are asked to fill out the form or fill it out online, submit it and have your voice counted. Today’s … Read more

Today’s Topic: Taking a look at the new Census of Agriculture

Today's Topic

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” The latest Census of Agriculture has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These are done every five years, so the information reflects the 2017 growing season. Not a lot of surprises in this year’s census. … Read more

Looking back at 2017: our year-in-review

With over 2,000 employees in 20 divisions and a presence in all 100 counties, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services touches the lives of North Carolinians every day. We have regulatory and service responsibilities that are wide-ranging, but all seek to support and promote the health and welfare of the residents of this state. … Read more

2017 Census of Agriculture is faster and easier for farmers to complete

The Census of Agriculture helps tell the story of agriculture. It’s data is used to make decisions at the local, state and national level. Farmers this year will notice a new format that is more user friendly and allows for questions to be skipped that don’t apply to their farming operations. The Census of Agriculture … Read more

Today’s Topic: Census of Ag set to begin in December

Today's Topic

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” The Census of Agriculture is conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and it provides a comprehensive snapshot of U.S. agriculture as well as state numbers. Packets will go out in December to farmers. … Read more