Do you sell produce or other agriculture commodities by weight? If you answered yes, it is time for your annual scale certification.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences (NCDA&CS) will be certifying weigh scales on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 9 a.m.–12 noon at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yadkin County Center located at 2051 Agricultural Way, Yadkinville, NC 27055. This service is free. Please drop your scales and their chargers off at our office on Tuesday, April 16th or Wednesday, April 17th from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. You will be able to pick-up your scales on April 18th after 1 p.m.
Please attach a note to each scale that you want to have certified with the following information:- County you live in
- Name/Farm Name
- Address
- Phone number
Why have your scales certified?
Those that sell produce and other items by weight must have their scales certified annually. Scales need to be NTEP approved to be legal for use in North Carolina to comply with laws dictated by the NCDA&CS. The Measurement Section of the NCDA&CS, among other duties, inspects weighing and measuring devices for accuracy (scales, scanners, motor fuel dispensers, fuel oil meters, and many other devices).
For questions or more information contact Kellee Payne, Horticulture Agent at 336-849-7908 or kellee_payne@ncsu.edu
