NCDA&CS to Treat Gypsy Moth Infestations in Seven Counties
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will conduct treatments for gypsy moth infestations in …
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Can Newer Irrigation Techniques Save Water?
MADISON — All plants need water to grow well. And, water can be a limiting factor in good crop …
Cow Locating to Help Offset Production Costs
GROENLO, Netherlands — Many dairy farmers are searching for ways to control costs without compromising cow comfort, health, or …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
ALERT: Agriculture-Only Window Opens for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance
[Note, given the urgency and high competition for this program, this is copied from the Small Business Administration website. This …
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by COVID-19
Farmers and ranchers will soon be eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, in anticipation of the $484 billion aid …
Exploring Pastured Pork: A Virtual Intro to Niche-Pork Production
Have you thought about raising pigs? Whether you want to raise pigs for you and your family or as a …
COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers
PITTSBORO, N.C. — Farms and businesses with fewer than 500 employees and that meet the Small Business Administration’s definition …
How to Create a Free Online Store for Your Farm
As long as you have Internet access you won’t even have to leave home to attend this training. There …
Pecan Pest Management Program Feb. 26 From 6 to 8 p.m.
The NC Pecan Growers and the Cooperative Extension Service are coordinating a pecan pest management program for NC commercial …
Specialty Crop Grant
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently announced recipients of over $1.3 million in funding from the …
NC AgVentures Grant Program Is Growing!
NC AgVentures grant program has expanded from 18 to 46 eligible counties. To accommodate the increase, NC AgVentures is …
Ag Carolina Farm Credit Grants for Producers
AgCarolina Farm Credit is accepting grant applications through October 15, 2019, for programs benefiting farmers and rural residents in …
NC State Industrial Hemp Field Day
Join us for the 3rd annual Industrial Hemp Field Day hosted at the Piedmont Research Station. There will be …
Holly Springs Farmers Market Accepting Applications for Season 13
Looking for a new farmers market option for 2019? Holly Springs may have just what you need… We’ve been ranked …
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Is Announcing a New Hurricane Relief Effort Targeting Small Farms in NC & SC
The Hurricane Relief Partnership for Carolina Sustainable Farms will provide these farms with affordable financing for hurricane recovery expenses, …
Big News for Meat Handlers Interested in Reaching New Markets and Developing Value-Added Products and Cuts for Off-Site Sale Under a County Inspected Facility!
Because of a change in new regulatory interpretation, a meat handler is now allowed to produce and package meat …
Mosquito Spraying and Organic Production
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Pesticide Section, with funding from the Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund, has …
Marketing Local Meat
A hands-on intensive workshop for meat producers. A full day deep dive into concepts, marketing language, & cooking techniques …
NC AgVentures Awards 27 Grants to Entrepreneurial Producers
Administered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, the competitive grant program is funded through the N.C. Tobacco Trust …
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