Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, running through Nov. 30 and peaking mid-August to late October. When hurricanes or any other disasters occur that impact agriculture in North Carolina, each division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services responds to help farmers, consumers and communities recover. Before they happen, the Emergency Programs … Read more
In the department, we recently went over our emergency response plans, which serve as a great reminder for farms and homeowners to review their emergency plans, too. Taking a few minutes to review your plans now with family and workers outside the rush of a storm can help ensure everyone knows what to do in … Read more
For each quarter of the year, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recognizes a group of employees with an award for teamwork. The “Excellence in Team Accomplishment Award” goes to employees who have shown service-oriented teamwork as they worked together on projects that further efficiency, demonstrate good stewardship of taxpayer dollars and/or benefit … Read more
Summary: We are in hurricane season and that means farms and residents need to be sure they have an emergency response plan and be ready to activate it quickly. The destruction caused by the recent tornado that traveled through Nash and Edgecombe counties is a very tangible reminder that emergencies often come with very little … Read more
