October 22, 2020 - Letter from Faylene Whitaker

My good friend Faylene Whitaker of Whitaker Farms in Randolph County sent me this note I want to share with you today.

Keeping our farmers markets open during the pandemic has not been easy, but it has been necessary. They are critical markets for our farmers and important sources of local nutritious food for everyone.

Thank you to Faylene and all farmers for what you do and for all of your support!

#FarmersForTroxler #NCAgriculture

October 19, 2020 - Letter of appreciation from Bud Sales

I received a very nice note from my friend Bud Sales in Buncombe County which I'd like to share with you that speaks to the partnerships we have. Bud is a farmer who also served as a fire chief for over 40 years.

The B.R.I.D.G.E. program has been so important to our NC Forest Service and so many others. These young men learn firefighting skills as well as many other trades they can use to become real contributing citizens when they leave the program. They volunteer for B.R.I.D.G.E. and the data we have shows that only 12% return to incarceration compared with an average of 35% for this age group.

I am proud of the work they do and our NC Forest Service for this program in partnership with the Department of Public Safety.
You can learn more about B.R.I.D.G.E. here:

October 10, 2020 - Letter of appreciation from the N.C. Soil and Water Conservation Commission

A couple weeks ago I received a letter of appreciation from the N.C. Soil and Water Conservation Commission that highlights the efforts towards improving and protecting water quality during my tenure as Commissioner of Agriculture. Soil and Water programs like the ones highlighted in this letter are critical for good stewardship of our natural resources and the resilience of agriculture and our environment.

I want to take the time to thank the Commission for their excellent partnership with our Soil and Water Division within the Department!

October 06, 2020 - Commissioner Steve Troxler has been endorsed by the Greensboro Rhino Times. <more>

October 02, 2020 - Commissioner Steve Troxler has been endorsed by the Raleigh News and Observer for the November 2020 election.

October 02, 2020 - Commissioner Steve Troxler has been endorsed by the Charlotte Observer for the November 2020 election.

August 27, 2020 - Commissioner Steve Troxler has received the endorsement of the North Carolina Trooper's Association for the November 2020 election.

August 20, 2020 - I am honored and proud to once again receive the endorsement of the State Employees Association’s Political Action Committee (EMPAC). Our Department of Agriculture employees are second to none, and they work hard every day to make sure North Carolinians enjoy a safe and abundant food supply.

Throughout my career as Commissioner I have advocated at the state legislature for policies and initiatives that are favorable for our employees.

Thank you to all of our state employees, we appreciate your hard work!