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Seed and Fertilizer Inspection

The color coded map below shows the geographical work areas for the Seed and Fertilizer Inspectors. North Carolina Seed Specialists provide regulatory inspection of seed offered for sale in North Carolina. Inspections are made at points of sale and assess compliance with the Seed Law and Regulations. Inspections include review of seed labels and observations of seed quality. Specialists are authorized to collect seed samples for laboratory testing and issue stop sale orders for seed lots out of compliance with regulatory requirements.

Eight Fertilizer Inspectors provide regulatory inspection of fertilizer and lime offered for sale in North Carolina. Inspections are made at points of sale and assess compliance with the Fertilizer and Lime Laws and Regulations. Inspections include review of labels and observations of fertilizer and lime quality. Inspectors are authorized to collect fertilizer and lime samples for laboratory testing and issue stop sale orders for lots out of compliance with regulatory requirements.


1. KATHY BOWERS
PO Box 308
Jackson, NC 27858
(252) 534-0491

4. WILLIAM MANGUM
825 Meadow Drive
Statesville, NC 208677
(704) 838-0926

7. LEE HUFFMAN
888 Mt. Carmel Church Rd.
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) - 580 - 9760
2. JOE EDMUND
551 Princess Ann Road
Chadbourn, NC 286431
(910) 654-3864
5. TERRY MURPHY
4991 Arbor Court
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0514
8. THURMAN WALTERS
709 North 3rd Ave
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-0488
3. PAUL MARTIN
2122 East Main Street
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-4663
6. JAMIE SHINN
PO Box 272
Woodlief, NC 27054
(704) 278-0446
9. PAUL WEEDON
PO Box 165
Olivia, NC 28368
(919) 499-4592

SEED SECTION SAMPLE REPORT
January 1 2006 to December 31, 2006
Regulatory Seed Samples Service Seed Samples
2,862
6,598


SEED SPECIALISTS INSPECT SEED ANALYSIS TAGS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SEED LAW.
SEED SPECIALIST USES A SEED PROBE LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL AREAS OF THE SEED BAG IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE SEED LABORATORY FOR TESTING.


For Additional Information Contact:

Seed Section, Eddie Martin, Seed Administrator
Mailing Address: 1060 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1060
Physical Address: 216 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603
Phone: (919) 733-3930 ext. 226 ; FAX: (919) 733-1041


 

NCDA CS Plant Industry Division, Gene B. Cross, Director
Mailing Address: 1060 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1060
Physical Address: 216 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603
Phone: (919) 733-3933; FAX: (919) 733-1041