/tags/nc-department-of-agriculture-and-consumer-services NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services en-US Copyright Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:02:26 GMT /environment/2019-02-25/post-florence-nc-farmers-turned-to-compost-to-clean-up When Hurricane Florence dumped record-breaking rains on North Carolina last year, poultry farmers took a hit. An estimated 4.2 million chickens and… Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:02:26 GMT /environment/2019-02-25/post-florence-nc-farmers-turned-to-compost-to-clean-up Elizabeth Friend /environment/2015-06-09/what-to-do-with-the-deer-in-nc The deer eating your plants or crossing the road just in front of your car are now the topic of a statewide discussion.State officials have been… Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:52:50 GMT /environment/2015-06-09/what-to-do-with-the-deer-in-nc Eric Hodge /arts-culture/2013-10-15/fun-and-fried-food-highlight-2013-n-c-state-fair The North Carolina State Fair is getting ready to open its gates Thursday. The 11-day event features rides, exhibits, livestock, and entertainment. The… Tue, 15 Oct 2013 09:53:16 GMT /arts-culture/2013-10-15/fun-and-fried-food-highlight-2013-n-c-state-fair Catherine Brand /politics/2013-07-29/state-wants-you-to-get-your-moneys-worth-at-frozen-yogurt-shops Summer is in full swing, which means it’s high season for frozen yogurt shops around the state. But the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services… Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:21:10 GMT /politics/2013-07-29/state-wants-you-to-get-your-moneys-worth-at-frozen-yogurt-shops Laura Candler /business-economy/2013-07-16/fatal-swine-disease-could-strike-nc-hog-industry A fatal swine disease is striking the nation's hog industry. Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus or PED is usually deadly for baby pigs. Its symptoms resemble… Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:59:21 GMT /business-economy/2013-07-16/fatal-swine-disease-could-strike-nc-hog-industry Catherine Brand /politics/2012-12-23/gas-safety-violations-dont-lead-to-fines A state audit has found that the Department of Agriculture assessed only two fines following thousands of safety violations involving liquefied… Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:46:06 GMT /politics/2012-12-23/gas-safety-violations-dont-lead-to-fines Jeff Tiberii /politics/2012-02-02/forum-to-address-nc-farming-economy North Carolina's farm economy is one of the biggest industries in the state. That's one of the reasons for a forum today on trends that affect the… Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT /politics/2012-02-02/forum-to-address-nc-farming-economy Eric Hodge /business-economy/2011-12-30/gas-safety-violations-dont-lead-to-fines A state audit has found that the Department of Agriculture assessed only two fines following thousands of safety violations involving liquefied… Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:30:00 GMT /business-economy/2011-12-30/gas-safety-violations-dont-lead-to-fines Jeff Tiberii