Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
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NCDA&CS Offers Pesticide Clean Up Assistance
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offers pesticide clean-up assistance to farmers impacted by Hurricane Dorian …
Video Series Focuses on Flood Recovery
Cleaning up after a house floods, and dealing with the emotional toll it generates, can be a long, hard …
Somethin' Pumpkin Contest Cleveland County
Please see flyers below for information on the Somethin’ Pumpkin Contest! Entry dates are September 30 through October 7, 2019. …
Hurricane Dorian Weather Maps - N.C. Poultry Operations
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided weather maps related to Hurricane Dorian that include dots …
Emergency Animal Mortality Disposal - N.C. Requirements
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of North Carolina, we want to revisit existing guidance/requirements related to animal mortality. …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/5/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought close to home each time …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Livestock Shelter Open in Rocky Mount
The East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center has opened its doors as a storm refuge center for livestock including …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/4/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
Six NC Counties Under Storm Warnings to Cease Waste Application
Due to weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, all …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/3/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
USDA Storm Preparation and Recovery Guides for Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published guidance for agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry producers to aid in storm …
Preparing Your Home and Family for Potential Disasters
Preparing for disaster is seldom top of mind, but as many North Carolinians have learned in recent years, it …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/2/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
Be Safe and Have What You Need to Evacuate
Is your family prepared to deal with a hurricane? Are you ready to evacuate quickly if needed? Now is …
Equine Evacuation Center Now Open
The Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), Mills Spring, N.C., has opened its doors as an equine refuge center for …
Stay Ahead of the Storm With Extension Disaster Resources
NC State Extension provides timely resources and updates on hurricane planning, preparation and recovery to help our North Carolina …
Exceptions to Regulations for Evacuation of Equines Due to Hurricane Dorian
Due to potential emergency conditions that appear likely due to Hurricane Dorian, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and …
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