North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is a state agency of North Carolina headed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. It is headquartered in the Agriculture Building in Raleigh.[1][2]
History
In 1860, North Carolina Governor
The department expanded over the following decades, and by the 21st century it consisted of 15 divisions, including Agricultural Statistics, Agronomic Services, Aquaculture and Natural Resources, Food Distribution, Food and Drug Protection, Human Resources, Livestock Marketing, Structural Pest Control, and Veterinary Services.[3] In recognition of the diminished importance of individual farmers in the state's economy, in 2001 the agency changed its name to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.[4]
Responsibilities
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is responsible for promoting agriculture in the state and enforcing various health and safety regulations through the implementation of over 75 laws and programs. It hosts the annual North Carolina State Fair and North Carolina Mountain State Fair and operates four farmers' markets and several agricultural research stations.[5]
Structure
The Commissioner of Agriculture serves as head of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Gallery
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Bulletin of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture (1907-)
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Gasoline and Oil Calibration Station, Wilmington
See also
References
- ^ "Directions to Agriculture Building - Downtown Raleigh, N.C.." North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Retrieved on January 18, 2013.
- ^ "Home." North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Retrieved on January 18, 2013.
- ^ a b Williams, Wiley J. (2006). "Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of". NCPedia. North Carolina Government & Heritage Library. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ Hill, Michael (2006). "Agriculture Part i: Overview". NCPedia. North Carolina Government & Heritage Library. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c "The Role of the Commissioner of Agriculture". North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "North Carolina Board of Agriculture". North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "NCDA&CS Department Organization". North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ "Current State Employee Statistics". North Carolina Office of State Human Resources. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "NCDA&CS Contact Us". North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Retrieved August 12, 2022.