TUESDAY, NOV. 1, 2016
| CONTACT: | Jen Kendrick, public information officer NCDA&CS 919-707-3005 |
Flooding, drought causes concern about winter hay supply;
website launched to connect buyers and sellers
RALEIGH – Flooding in eastern North Carolina and drought in western counties has state agricultural officials concerned about feeding livestock and horses this winter.The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is utilizing a website, www.ncagr.gov/hayalert, to help livestock and horse owners in sourcing hay.
“We’re trying to help farmers meet the needs for livestock and horses this winter,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Earlier this fall, we expected to have eastern hay to fill the void in the west, but the flood has ruined so much of the eastern crop. We encourage farmers to go ahead and start securing their hay for the winter.”
NCDA&CS Public Affairs Division, Brian Long, Director
Mailing Address:1001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1001
Physical Address: 2 West Edenton Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Phone: (919) 707-3001; FAX: (919) 733-5047
Speak to an expert at King’s AgriSeeds now at 1-717-687-6224 or email us at info@kingsagriseeds.com.