Grant Application Opportunity Through Cooperative Extension
If you are a farmer in the far west counties of North Carolina who has been waiting for the …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Mineral Supplementation in Beef Cattle Management
Beef cattle and other livestock require a number of different minerals, macro, and micro, for optimal growth, reproduction, and …
Farm Transition Tactics
William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …
Calling All Current & Future Farmer Veterans!
Consider participating in this educational conference to learn about resources available to North Carolina Farmer Veterans, gain some ideas …
Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
Grant applications are now open for the second round of grants from the Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & Trade Show - 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting Announcement
This is the largest commercial vegetable grower event in the region with a high-quality educational program put together by …
Spring 2021 Agribusiness Sessions
Seven Free Online Events FARM FUNDING WITH NRCS, FSA & AG OPTIONS JANUARY 21, 9–10 a.m. LIABILITY FOR ON-FARM VISITS FEBRUARY 10, 9–10 …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farms
This training series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agricultural …
Appalachian Farm School
A series of in-depth, hands-on work sessions designed for agriculture-based businesses who have attended the Appalachian Farm School in …
$5,000 Grants to 50 Farmers
In 2020 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) launched a new grant program to help young and beginning …
Pesticide School & Exam
PESTICIDE SCHOOL & EXAM January 20–21, 2021 60 Almond School Road, Bryson City For assistance registering or any questions, please contact Katie …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
Agritourism Workshop
Agritourism Workshop Series Tuesdays, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., on January 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021. This series will give …
Farmland Opportunities This Month
We are thankful to all those landowners that have confidence in NC FarmLink and who currently have active profiles …
Farm Legacy and Estate Planning: Strategies for Risk, Resilience, and Culture
The Farmers Of Color Network at RAFI-USA recently hosted an exceptional group of farmers to talk about their individual …
Wills & Heirs Property: Protecting Black-Owned Land
It might not be a simple or easy issue to talk about, but a better understanding of wills and …
Can Rural Revitalization Be a Benefit From COVID-19?
There doesn’t appear to be any segment of our society that has been left untouched by COVID-19. Since COVID-19 …
Farm to Table
An online ordering system platform for farm to table and farm to consumer will go live in less than …
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
3 days ago
2021 Integrated Orchard Management Guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast
Orchard management guide for apples, with information on insect, disease, weed, and mammal control, plus …
3 days ago
Root Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of root-inhibiting herbicide injuries.
6 days ago — Herbicide Injury Factsheets
Herbicide Injury – ACCase Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a lipid biosynthesis (Acetyl CoA carboxylase or ACCase) inhibitor …
6 days ago — Herbicide Injury Factsheets
Insurance Coverage Options for Fresh Produce Growers
This publication provides information to help produce growers understand the variety of insurance coverage or …
2 weeks ago — Food Safety
Prevent Timber Trespass and Theft
Tips for preventing timber trespass and theft are reviewed in this publication. Special documentation of …
2 weeks ago — Eastern Forestry Notes
Grapes and Berries for the Garden
This guide provides home gardeners with instructions for growing strawberries, blueberries, brambles (blackberries and raspberries), …
1/27/21
Threshold Legal Issues Concerning Solar Development Opportunities
This factsheet covers several factors to consider when leasing farmland for solar farm purposes. Property …
1/22/21