When a computer won’t start, a device won’t work, an employee can’t access a program or a major event needs internet service, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services turns to its Information Technology Support Help Desk Team. That’s the team that helps ensure the department employees have the technology needed to do their … Read more
For each quarter of the year, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recognizes a group of employees with the Excellence in Team Accomplishment Award. The award honors employees who demonstrate service-oriented teamwork while working together on projects that improve efficiency, make good use of taxpayer resources and benefit the citizens of North Carolina. … Read more
After more than a decade of service, Sam Brake retired from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at the beginning of September. He helped lead a few of the many programs spread across the department, with his programs being based in the Research Stations Division. His retirement is a bittesweet moment for the … 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
The Division of Soil and Water Conservation in NCDA&CS has a new – yet familiar – leader in its Engineering Services Section. Rachel Smith was promoted to the section chief position this summer. Generally speaking, her job entails overseeing the regional engineers throughout the state. Those engineers provide technical assistance to local soil and water … Read more
Every three months, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recognizes a different team of employees with an award. 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 the citizens of North … Read more
For Kyle Miller, working in agriculture isn’t just his job. He feels it’s a gift that he has to share. “I’ve always loved agriculture. I’ve always just wanted to farm my whole life,” Miller said. “When it’s in your blood, it’s more than just a job or profession. You feel like you’ve got a moral … Read more
It’s estimated that about a third of every bite of food we eat comes from the pollination activity of pollinators. So protecting them is vital to maintaining our food supply. That’s a big reason the national Pollinator Week exists – to remind people about the importance of pollinators and the things we can do to … Read more
May 10, 2023, marked Jim Burnette’s 45th anniversary with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Since November 2006, Burnette has served as the director of the Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division. The division hosted a retirement celebration for him on May 23, as he will retire on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. … Read more
Commissioner Steve Troxler recently recognized employees in the Bertie County office of the North Carolina Forest Service. He honored them with the quarterly Accomplishment in Team Excellence Award during a presentation at the Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center in Raleigh. That team includes county ranger Dave Hoffer, assistant county ranger Trent Munford, assistant county ranger Travis … Read more
