The NC Agromedicine Institute and Veteran's Farm of North Carolina Are Hosting a Free 1-Day Workshop
The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute and Veteran’s Farm of North Carolina are hosting free 1-day workshops for veterans and …
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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 …
Free Agritourism Business Series at Durham Technical Community College
Planting the Seeds of Your Agritourism Business Hosted by Durham Technical Community College’s Small Business Center and Co-Sponsored with the …
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, …
NC Farm School Down East Begins January 17, 2019
NC Farm School offers classroom business seminars, field trips, and farm tours. Applications are due January 3, 2019. See the …
3 Programs to Help Farmers With Pasture Damage From Flooding and Excessive Rainfall
Pasture Renovation program is designed to help producers reestablish perennial pastures that were killed or damaged during the storms. …
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 …
Movable High Tunnel Construction Training, Nov. 5 & 6, 2018
NC A&T University will host a Movable High Tunnel Construction Training on Monday and Tuesday, November 5 and 6, 2018, at the NC …
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 …
NC AgVentures Farm Tour Oct. 9, 2018
Bobby Coltrane in Rockingham County received a grant to grow Albion Strawberries, a winter variety that grows during the …
NC Disaster Information Center
Please keep up with the latest storm preparation, response, and recovery information from NC State Extension on the NC …
Soil and Water Conservation Summer Camp
July 9-11, 2018 8:30 to 3 p.m. 7yr-13yr old Limited space available Haw River State Park Monday, July 9 Meet at Soil & Water office …
Mobile Poultry Processing Equipment Demonstration and Training June 21, Stokes County
Speakers from NC Choices, NCDA, & NC Cooperative Extension June 21, 2018, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mitchell Hills and Hollers …
Small Farms Field Day June 14, 2018 (Free)
Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T State University, Small Farms Field Day is an annual free event …
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 …
NC AgVentures Grant Helps Farmer Develop a Christmas Destination
Kevin Gray’s favorite time of the year is Christmas, and he welcomes people to experience that enchantment on his …
Ag Institute Grad Diversifies with Grant From NC AgVentures
On his farm near Four Oaks, Jason Barbour grows a lot of the usual North Carolina crops – tobacco, …
Grower/buyer Exchange Feb.20, 2018
NCDA’s “Grower/ Buyer Exchange” featuring buyers from US Foods and Lowes Foods set for Tuesday February 20th. This exchange is exclusive …
Beginning Farmer Workshop on Feb. 7, 2018
Person County Cooperative Extension along with Granville County Cooperative Extension will be hosting a Beginning Farmer Workshop on February …
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