Farmland Opportunities This Month
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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.
Pig to Pork
This Zoom meeting will cover: Pig to Pork – Have a pig that needs to be processed but not …
Madison County COVID-19 Food Relief
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Madison County partnered with a local fermenting LLC to produce ferments in our N.C. Department of …
Full College Scholarship?
The USDA has announced its 1890 National Scholars Program. Students can apply for a full scholarship to pursue a …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
Ruminant Nutrition Class
Ruminant Nutrition Class November 20, 2020, 1–3 p.m. 258 Carolina Lane Marshall NC 28753 Nutritional value of feeds, nutritional needs at different …
Fork to Farmer Films Feature Western NC Pivots
One of the hottest new terms and trends of the COVID-19 era is the “Pandemic Pivot.” Of necessity, people …
Horticulture Webinars
Berry Production Getting Started with Growing and Marketing Berries If you’re exploring the idea of adding berries and bramble fruits to …
Livestock Webinars
Poultry Production Profiting from Layers, Broilers, Turkeys, and Ducks Many new farmers get started with poultry, because it’s a relatively low-investment …
Ruminant Nutrition Class
Ruminant Nutrition Class Nov 5 10 a.m. – Noon 258 Carolina Lane Marshall NC Parts and function of the ruminant digestive system, …
So What Is Plasticulture and How Can It Improve Production on My Farm?
Come learn from the N.C. A&T State University specialist on what plasticulture is, what different types there are, and …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Off Grid in Color
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
Now Accepting Proposals for NC AgVentures Grants
Note: this news article was adapted from articles written by Jackie Miller, NC AgVentures Program Coordinator. NC AgVentures is an …
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 …
September Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Enjoy a September Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
October Livestock E-News
October Livestock E-News Livestock Newsletter – Oct Grants Fund A Farmer Grant: Grants of up to $2,500 are available for projects such …
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 …
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
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