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
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
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
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
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
The discovery of a spotted lanternfly infestation in North Carolina created quite a buzz last year, and the reaction by several department employees earned them the NCDA&CS Excellence in Team Accomplishment award. In total, Plant Industry division director Bill Foote nominated 31 employees as part of the team. They were spread across three divisions – … Read more
Commissioner Steve Troxler recently recognized the dozens of employees who work in the Veterinary Division’s animal disease diagnostic laboratory in Raleigh. The employees received the NCDA&CS “Excellence in Team Accomplishment” award. In all, 62 employees in the lab received recognition for their teamwork, including Dr. Jim Trybus, DVM, DACVP, who is the director of the … Read more
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently recognized a team of employees that has had a huge impact on the state by helping to fix a food supply chokepoint. It’s a problem that became more obvious in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic – the state’s meat processors couldn’t keep up with demand. When the pandemic disrupted … Read more
Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler recently recognized 19 employees* with the department’s Excellence in Team Accomplishment Award. The employees work across two sections** of the Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division. They are specifically either part of the Licensing, Certification and Outreach Unit or the field staff in the Pesticides Section. During an online meeting, … Read more
