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Today’s Topic: NCDA&CS working on bill to expand local meat processing.

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” As food processing facilities nationwide are working hard to meet demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic, NCDA&CS is seeking funding to help expand local processing capabilities. This forward-looking measure is part of a bill under consideration in the […]

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Today’s Topic: The General Assembly re-opens filing period for farmers in two more counties to apply for disaster assistance from the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018.

Today’s Topic: The General Assembly re-opens filing period for farmers in two more counties to apply for disaster assistance from the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018.

Farmers in Iredell and Wilkes counties are now eligible to apply for disaster assistance from the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018. The General Assembly re-opened the filing period for those two counties only. The deadline to apply is March 23.

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News Roundup: June 23-29

News Roundup: June 23-29

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. “Group rallies in support of agriculture in NC,” WRAL: Hundreds of supporters for agriculture and farming gathered in front of the legislature building Monday to show their support for the […]

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News Roundup: June 16 – 22

News Roundup: June 16 – 22

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. “MO mayor blasts Farm Bill protest before legislature,” Mount Olive Tribune: The N.C. Farm Act of 2018 is strongly supported by Mount Olive Mayor Joe Scott, who spoke before members […]

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News Roundup: Dec. 30 – Jan. 5

News Roundup: Dec. 30 – Jan. 5

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. “Impressive agenda set for Southern Farm Show Jan. 31 – Feb. 2,” Southeast Farm Press: The Southern Farm Show, the largest agricultural exposition in the Carolinas and Virginia, is set […]

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News Roundup: May 30 – June 5

News Roundup: May 30 – June 5

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “London Produce Show Spotlight Series: NC Department Of Agriculture,” Perishable News: As the London Produce Show prepares its second edition […]

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