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Today we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for Dr. King’s life and legacy. At the Dept. of Agriculture we have the honor of working with & serving a remarkable community, with people from a vast array of backgrounds, and cultures.

A common livestock practice we offer is an Animal Mortality Facility. It is designed to reduce the impacts to soil & groundwater resources, reduce the impacts of odors, & decrease the spread of associated pathogens. Last FY we invested $1.7 million dollars in this vital practice.

Great news coming from the Foothills Conservancy of NC 🌳. The Foothills Conservancy is helping to protect 292-acre Rutherford County farm with conservation easement wlos.com/news/local/foo… 📸Courtesy of The Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina

Tree/shrub establishment involves planting seedlings or cuttings, seeding, or creating conditions that promote natural regeneration & and is a common forestry practice here in N.C. This conservation practice usually follows tree/shrub site preparation.

A great source of info for farmers who’ve been affected by Tropical Storm Helene.

So many great things about no-till farming. This is the win-win scenario we keep talking about for so long.

At the time of our agency’s founding, timing was vital. In 1935 Hugh Hammond Bennett stood before a Congressional committee, speaking at length on the importance of soil health. As he filibustered, he knew that soon, a massive dust storm from 2,000 miles away would arrive in D.C.

Military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses, Dept. of Agriculture wants you to enlist in a career in agriculture. Join this Beginning Farmer and Rancher webinar for the military community on May 14 or 15 at 2pm ET to learn how to get started. zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Hellbenders are also native to Western North Carolina, we love our “mud puppies.”

Happy Birthday to “The People’s Department “! 🎉

World Bee Day buzzed right by us, but it is never too late to talk about their importance. Consider managing your land (or yard) to foster native plants for hungry bees. Our friends @XercesSociety have searchable lists of native plants for each regions. xerces.org/pollinator-con…

Stay informed, be prepared.

N.C is no stranger to these storms, it’s important to be prepared.

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Buckle up, Pollinator Week is here! Join us for The Great Pollinator Road Trip June 16-22, as we hit the road and make scenic stops to celebrate the vital role pollinators play in our world. Follow along and see how these tiny travelers keep our world blooming. #PollinatorWeek

Just goes to show you how important these animals are.