North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Recent News About North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services
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Firefighters work to contain wildfires in Polk County
Firefighters in Polk County are working to contain three wildfires being managed as a complex by the N.C. Forest Service Red Team.
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North Carolina maintains burn ban amid increased wildfire activity
The North Carolina Forest Service is maintaining a statewide ban on open burning as critical fire weather conditions persist.
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North Carolina announces $311 million agricultural disaster aid for 2024 crop losses
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has expressed gratitude to the state legislature and the governor for initiating an agricultural disaster assistance program in response to the challenges faced by farmers during the 2024 farm season in North...
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North Carolina issues statewide burn ban amid increased wildfire risk
The N.C. Forest Service has implemented a statewide ban on open burning due to heightened fire risk, effective from 8 a.m. on Friday, March 21, until further notice.
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Burnt Mountain Trail closed for improvements at DuPont State Recreational Forest
A trail at DuPont State Recreational Forest is temporarily closed for improvements.
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Clemmons Educational State Forest updates visiting hours for peak season
Clemmons Educational State Forest, located in Clayton, has adjusted its hours to accommodate the increased number of visitors during the peak season.
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Backyard flock tests positive for avian flu in Dare County
A backyard flock in Dare County, North Carolina, has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), as confirmed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.
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N.C. Forest Service urges caution during spring wildfire season
March marks the start of the spring wildfire season in North Carolina, prompting the N.C. Forest Service to remind residents about safe outdoor fire practices.
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N.C. Forest Service opens application period for forest development program
Landowners in North Carolina interested in the Forest Development Program (FDP) can now apply for cost share reimbursement funding.
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NCDA&CS provides free agronomic services to aid western North Carolina recovery
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to affect western North Carolina, with recovery efforts still ongoing.
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N.C. Forest Service plans prescribed burn on Big Island
The N.C. Forest Service is set to conduct a prescribed burn on Big Island in McDowell County, weather permitting, on Wednesday, February 26.
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Alleghany County ranger receives Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award
N.C. Forest Service Assistant Alleghany County Ranger Russell Choate has been honored with the 2024 Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award.