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N.C. hemp farmers uncertain in countdown to new regulations
RALEIGH — The clock is ticking on hemp licenses for North Carolina farmers.
N.C. hemp farmers struggle to meet state’s stringent standards
RALEIGH — Justin Hamilton’s company farm last year lost an entire greenhouse of hemp — somewhere between $25,000 and $35,000 — because his crop violated the state’s tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) threshold by 0.1%.
N.C. peach growers pleased with 2019 crop
RALEIGH – After several hit-or-miss years, peach growers across the state are celebrating what is shaping up to be a solid peach growing season.
Troxler: Farmers should prepare for hurricane season
RALEIGH — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler’s annual plea for farmers to prepare for hurricane season is especially poignant this year, in light of Hurricane Florence’s destruction in 2018.
New cooler expands locally grown produce served in UNCP dining facilities
PEMBROKE —To support local farmers and supply UNC Pembroke students more locally grown produce, RainDai2, a local startup at the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub, has opened a 2,500 cubic foot walk-in cooler less than a mile from campus.
First round of state’s ag disaster checks headed to farmers
RALEIGH — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that the first round of checks from the state’s $240 million Agricultural Disaster Relief Program of 2018 have been sent to farmers.
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission offering grants for agricultural projects
RALEIGH — Supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development are key objectives for the 2019 N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission grant cycle. Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2019 for selected innovative projects.
Farmers urged to sign for disaster assistance up by Dec. 10 deadline
RALEIGH — Farmers with damage and agricultural losses from Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael may be eligible for disaster assistance from the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018. The $240 million bill, signed (Tuesday) by Gov. Roy Cooper, will provide direct assistance to farmers. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will administer the program.
NC Senate passes bill to help farmers recovering from Hurricane Florence
RALEIGH — The N.C. Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation continuing the ongoing Hurricane Florence recovery efforts by appropriating almost $300 million more from the Hurricane Florence Disaster Recovery Fund, with much of that money going to help North Carolina farmers.
