Steve Troxler Archives - Specialty Crop Industry Vegetable and Specialty Crop News Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:03:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 116110416 North Carolina Receives $6.3 million USDA Award for Conservation Easements in the Neuse River Basin https://specialtycropindustry.com/north-carolina-receives-6-3-million-usda-award-for-conservation-easements-in-the-neuse-river-basin/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=23218 RALEIGH – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services $6.3 million to place conservation easements on farms in the Upper Neuse River Basin. This project was funded through USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). “Securing more funding for conservation easements is a critical step in preserving our ...

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]]> 23218 Applications Open for N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day Program https://specialtycropindustry.com/applications-open-for-n-c-state-fair-farm-family-of-the-day-program/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=22655 RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair is looking for 11 farm families to recognize during the fair for its Farm Family of the Day, presented by Tractor Supply Company. Nominations are being accepted through Sept. 15. If you are proud to be an N.C. farmer, work hard to contribute to the state’s No. 1 industry and love both farming and ...

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]]> 22655 NCDA&CS Accepting Applications for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program https://specialtycropindustry.com/ncdacs-accepting-applications-for-2023-specialty-crop-block-grant-program/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=20857 RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Nonprofits and government agencies wishing to apply have until March 3 at 5 p.m. Applicants can submit a draft application for staff review by Jan. 25 to gain feedback on their grant proposals. A pdf of the draft ...

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]]> 20857 North Carolina Strawberry Season Underway https://specialtycropindustry.com/north-carolina-strawberry-season-underway/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=18236 The arrival of spring means locally-grown strawberries are ready to be picked in North Carolina (N.C.). Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses what consumers can expect from this year’s crop. “Growers have done a good job protecting the crop from recent cool temperatures and because of their hard work, this year’s strawberry crop looks to be plentiful,” said Troxler. Strawberry season ...

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]]> 18236 Assistance Available for Farmers who Suffered Losses Due to Tropical Storm Fred https://specialtycropindustry.com/assistance-available-for-farmers-who-suffered-losses-due-to-tropical-storm-fred/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=17313 RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has opened the application period for the Agricultural Crop Loss Program for farmers that suffered losses due to Tropical Storm Fred. The program will cover losses of crops, feed, livestock, aquaculture and farm infrastructure for farmers in Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, McDowell, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga and ...

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]]> 17313 NCDA&CS Accepting Applications for the 2022 Specialty Crops Block Grant Program https://specialtycropindustry.com/ncdacs-accepting-applications-for-the-2022-specialty-crops-block-grant-program/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=16913 Attention those in North Carolina (N.C.) with an interest in specialty crops. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Nonprofits and government agencies have until March 4 at noon to apply. Applicants can submit a draft application for staff review by Wednesday, Jan. 26 to receive feedback on ...

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