NCDA&CS activates hotline to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect farmers with resources that can assist with agricultural emergencies. The toll-free number is 1-866-645-9403. The hotline operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“Although this storm may change course, we are monitoring the situation closely,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We advise everyone to take this situation seriously and take proper safety measures. We are prepared to work with our state and local partners to help our agricultural community as needed.”
Farmers can also find recovery resources on the department’s disaster Web pages, www.ncagr.gov/disaster.
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North Carolina Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association
46th Annual Conference
October 16-17, 2018
The Rural Center
4021 Carya Dr,
Raleigh, NC 27610
Welcome to the NCGHVGA!
For almost 40 years the Association has been proud to promote and delevop all phases of the greenhouse vegetables industry, providing it's members a voice to help develop state agricultural policy through theHorticultural Council and NC Farm Bureau.
We provide our members the opportunity to communicate with other growers, building knowledge and strength in the industry, helping with NCDA and CS Marketing Assitance.
The North Carolina Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association is also leading the way in industry research on areas such as breeding, growing and pest management, application of research pertaining to production,sanitation and marketing, and sponsor shows, sales, exhibitors and contests.
We would love to welcome you as a new member, Please feel free to look around this site, and if you would like to join us, click here.
If you have any other questions or comments, we would be delighted to hear from you, click here to contact us
TOMATO TRIVIA!
what is "La Tomatina"? A variety of cherry tomato? A famous festival? or An Italian drink?
