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Field Crops
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[Note, given the urgency and high competition for this program, this is copied from the Small Business Administration website. …
Let's Talk - NC FarmLink Goes Virtual
William and I were excited when we came on board as the NC FarmLink Co-Directors because we are both passionate …
"Y" Mobile Market and Madison County Team Together to Nourish the Community
The “Y” and the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Madison County are working together to serve fresh food during this critical …
Grants, Plants, & Webinars!
Meat & Produce Donations On behalf of N.C. Cooperative Extension in Madison County, we are grateful for the ways in …
Mathews Family Farms Connects With NC FarmLink
We are proud to have briefly crossed virtual paths with Kevin Mathews of Mathews Family Farms in the Yadkin River Valley …
Collaborative Farming / Multifarm Direct to Consumer Marketing
As consumer demand for local food increases during this crisis, so does the need for farmers to be working …
Video: How to Sample Hay Bales for Nutritive Value Analysis
Hay is defined as forage conserved under aerobic dry or limited moisture conditions. Hay is critical to feed livestock during periods …
Learn How NC FarmLink Can Help Farmers and Farm Workers Find Each Other!
Online Webinar, Thursday, April 8, 6 to 7.30 p.m. COVID-19 is placing new and unforeseen challenges on-farm labor – getting employees …
Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
How Do I Blanch Vegetables?
Q: How do I blanch vegetables? A: Blanching (scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time) is …
Using the Right Tool - or the Best Tool Available!
Using the right tool for any given task is always our goal, but we all have made do when …
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
The big topic of discussion at this time is COVID-19. We live in an age of technology and a …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative Announcement
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfection for Direct Market Growers
Have questions about cleaning and sanitizing as it pertains to direct market sales dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic? The …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Extension and YMCA Mobile Market
Madison County Cooperative Extension is passing out gardening and safe food handling fact sheets during the YMCA Mobile Markets. …
What Is a Fair Rental Rate for Farmland?
One of the most common questions we get at NC FarmLink is “What is a fair rental rate for this …
NC State Extension COVID-19 Information and Update
Dear Extension Clientele, The situation with COVID-19 is rapidly changing. Madison County has issued a shelter in place advisory, encouraging …
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