Heart, Talent and Soul Showcased in N.C. Agriculture

We Are Agriculture is a year-long series that will highlight the hard-work done by employees across the Department of Agriculture. David Williams, Deputy Director of our Soil and Water Conservation Division, is one of those employees. Stay tuned each Wednesday here on the blog or any of our social media accounts and join us in … Read more

A love of animals is a love for agriculture

We Are Agriculture is a year-long series that will highlight the hard-work done by employees across the Department of Agriculture. Michelle Baker, Administrative Specialist with our Veterinary Division, is one of those employees. Stay tuned each Wednesday here on the blog or any of our social media accounts and join us in honoring those who … Read more

Department loses employee with deep connection to research station

In mid-December, the N.C. Department of Agriculture lost an employee who not only meant a lot to the research station where he worked but to the community around the station. Dale Sheets had worked at the Upper Mountain Research Station in Ashe County since 2013, but he had a much longer, rich heritage with the … Read more