FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 CONTACT: Allison Ballantyne, manager NCDA&CS Gypsy Moth Program 919-707-3743 or Allison.ballantyne@ncagr.gov NCDA&CS to treat gypsy moth infestation June 14 in McDowell County RALEIGH -- The N. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 CONTACT: Christie Adams, public information officer N.C. Forest Service 919-857-4828 or christie.adams@ncagr.gov Burn ban lifted in 26 North Carolina counties as conditions begin to improve RALEIGH – Effective …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021 Wildfire activity increases across eastern North Carolina due to Friday's weather conditions LUMBERTON – N.C. Forest Service personnel responded to an increase in fire activity Friday across eastern North …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 Forest Service personnel to closely monitor weekend conditions; prepared to issue citations for campfires and other burning violations LUMBERTON – With drought conditions extending toward the Foothills, fire …
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 CONTACT: Allison Ballantyne, manager NCDA&CS Gypsy Moth Program 919-707-3743 or Allison.ballantyne@ncagr.gov NCDA&CS to treat gypsy moth infestation June 14 in Buncombe and Yancey counties RALEIGH …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 CONTACT: Whitney Swink, state regulatory entomologist Plant Industry Division 919-707-3742 Rob Trickel, forest health branch head N.C. Forest Service …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 CONTACT: Christie Adams, public information officer N.C. Forest Service 919-857-4828 or christie.adams@ncagr.gov Fireworks restricted in 26 counties due to burn ban; fire officials urge caution RALEIGH – The 26- …
WHO/WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold a work session to review cycle XIV RFPs. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 2 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 CONTACT: Annie Baggett, agritourism marketing specialist NCDA&CS Marketing Division 919-707-3120; annie.baggett@ncagr.gov Local farms open for late spring events RALEIGH – Farms are offering tours, u-pick …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 CONTACT: Bill Swartley, public information officer N.C. Forest Service Red Incident Management Team 919-218-3179 N.C. Forest Service mobilizes Incident Command Team in response to elevated fire risk LUMBERTON – …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021 CONTACT: Christie Adams, public information officer N.C. Forest Service 919-857-4828 Burn ban issued for 26 North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 CONTACT: Christie Adams, public information officer N.C. Forest Service 919-857-4828 or christie.adams@ncagr.gov With weather conditions raising fire risk, residents urged to postpone outdoor burning RALEIGH – N.C …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 CONTACT: Beth Farrell, agricultural program specialist NCDA&CS 919-707-3014; beth.farrell@ncagr.gov Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call June 1 WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Industrial …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 CONTACT: Andrea Ashby, director NCDA&CS Public Affairs 919-707-3004, 919-218-7048 Troxler promotes Durham woman to NCDA&CS assistant commissioner RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021 CONTACT: Allison Ballantyne, manager NCDA&CS Gypsy Moth Program 919-707-3743 or Allison.ballantyne@ncagr.gov NCDA&S to treat gypsy moth infestation June 3 in Surry County RALEIGH -- The N.C. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021 CONTACT: Steve Lathrop, dairy marketing specialist NCDA&CS Marketing Division 336-402-5817 or steven.lathrop@ncagr.gov Ashe County Cheese part of first donation by N.C. Cheese Ministry MOCKSVILLE – N.C. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 CONTACT: Christie Adams, public information officer N.C. Forest Service 919-857-4828 or christie.adams@ncagr.gov North Carolina Tree City USA communities working hard to preserve city trees, improve urban …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021 CONTACT: Beth Farrell, agricultural program specialist NCDA&CS 919-707-3014; beth.farrell@ncagr.gov Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call May 4 WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Industrial …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 Agricultural Sciences Center named for longtime Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler was recently honored by the N.C. General Assembly and Governor Roy Cooper by the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 CONTACT: Teresa Lambert, director NCDA&CS Research Stations Division 919-707-3236 or H2Acovidprogram2021@ncagr.gov Troxler announces reimbursement program for expenses associated with quarantined …
