The North Carolina state budget allocates over $186.2 million for agriculture and agribusiness, which has been approved by the General Assembly and sent to the governor. Agriculture in the state, a critical industry, contributes $102 billion annually to the economy.
● Overall Budget: The total funding for agriculture and related areas, which includes several agencies, is $814.2 million. Specific allocations are:
● Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: $186.2 million
● Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: $327.7 million
● Department of Commerce: $140.4 million
● Department of Environmental Quality: $111.9 million
● Department of Labor: $28.7 million
● Department of Wildlife Resources Commission: $18.9 million
● Agricultural Impact: North Carolina ranks eighth nationally for the value of agricultural products and leads in several categories like sweet potatoes and poultry.
● Additional Funds: The Agriculture Department will receive $58.5 million from reserve funds, $7 million for a forest development program related to Hurricane Helene, and $7.5 million for capital projects.
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