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 […]
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 […]
It’s not uncommon for a woman who grew up helping on the farm to embrace the term “farm girl,” but what do you call a woman who grew up on one of North Carolina’s agriculture research stations where farming meets academic research? In one case, you could call that woman the division director. Teresa Lambert […]
Robert “Rob” Montague’s involvement in the local community and his commitment to respond to wildfire emergencies – plus many other local emergencies – are major reasons he was recently recognized as the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2020 Employee of the year. Montague is the North Carolina Forest Service area ranger for Granville […]
Edna Anglero, a forest management secretary for the N.C. Forest Service, was named Employee of the Month for February 2013. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized Anglero for her hard work and dedication during a recent meeting in Raleigh. Anglero provides administrative support to the Forest Management Program in District 6, which covers Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, […]
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2cvZgplxmc The department’s nematode lab processes about 36,000 samples each year, making it the busiest lab of its kind in the nation. As section chief for the nematode lab, Dr. Weimin Ye is there to make sure the lab runs smoothly. For his contribution to the department, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized Ye as the […]
We have a diverse workforce here at the NCDA&CS that focuses on consumer protection, food safety, agricultural marketing, accuracy of weights and measures, plant conservation, livestock protection…and more. Through our Faces in the Field series, we’ll talk to one of our employees and provide a behind-the-scenes look at what they do to serve North Carolina. […]
Cathy Ma, an international trade specialist with the department, received the Governor’s Award for Excellence for Outstanding State Government Service Tuesday during a ceremony at the N.C. Museum of History. Through the International Trade Office, Ma works with processed food, meat and seafood producers across the state to identify market opportunities abroad. She also coordinates […]
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized Dan Madding as the NCDA&CS Employee of the Month for July 2012 during a recent meeting in Raleigh. Madding, who is director of information support services for the Emergency Programs Division, was joined by his wife and two children at the ceremony. Madding is responsible for the daily management of […]
Earlier this week, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized two dedicated employees with Employee of the Month awards during a meeting held in Raleigh. Adam Kracht, information technology specialist, was selected as the April 2012 Employee of the Month. Kracht is responsible for the development, enhancement and maintenance of the license system, tonnage system and Commodities […]
Jennifer Rall, a program assistant with the N.C. Forest Service, was named the NCDA&CS Employee of the Month for February 2012. She was recognized by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler during a recent meeting in Raleigh. Rall assists with the Urban and Community Forestry Program, the Forest Stewardship Program and the Forest Legacy Program. She responds […]
Dave Bartone, an engineer with the Property and Construction Division, was recognized as employee of the month for March 2011 at a recent meeting in Raleigh. Bartone has worked for the department for a little over a year, but has already made a significant contribution, particularly with his role at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Due […]