North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Employee Directory
Government AdministrationNorth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is a state government agency based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides regulatory oversight and public services across a broad spectrum of agricultural and consumer affairs. Its responsibilities span agronomy, animal health, weights and measures, crop and livestock statistics, seed and fertilizer inspection, nursery and plant pest eradication, and agricultural marketing and promotion, among other duties. The department operates state fairs, five state farmers markets, and research station programs, and it supports agricultural economic analysis and policy development. Its customers include farmers, producers, retailers, and consumers who rely on it for data, compliance, market services, and consumer protection in the agricultural sector. In May 2026, reports noted a leadership change within its livestock health programs.