USDA Announces Support for Small Businesses Innovators
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 5, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) …
New Bee Better Certification for Farmers and Ranchers Who Help Bees on America's Working Lands!
Funded by a grant from the USDA, the Xerces Society partnered with Oregon Tilth to develop and launch the …
Why the Farm Bill Is Important to NC
The farm bill touches everyone in North Carolina in numerous ways. It is targeted to farmers and ranchers, used …
Organic Grain Field Day July 21, 2017 Upper Coastal Research Station (2811 Nobles Mill Pond Road) Rocky Mount, NC
This field day will cover a variety of techniques for organic corn, soybean, tobacco, and peanut production. We will …
2017 Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) Summer Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program June 7 – July 26, 2017 Goldsboro, NC
Overview: The Summer Internship Program will run from Wednesday, June 7 until Wednesday, July 26, 2017 and be based …
Using High Tunnels for Season Extension: Introduction & Special Topics
Date: March 27, 2017 Location: Cabarrus Country Cooperative Extension Office, Concord NC Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $25 Register Online: http://go.ncsu.edu/season-extension-3-27 *** Note: You must complete …
2017 Soil Health Workshop March 1
There are a few seats left for this free workshop on Wednesday March 1st. Please email Jessica Pope at jessica.pope@wakegov.com …
Hands-on Blueberry Pruning Workshop at CEFS
Blueberries are a delicious ‘must-have’ in any garden and can be an economic boon for many commercial producers. But, …
Industrial Hemp Meeting Feb. 27
Purpose of the the meeting: Discuss hemp legislation and research opportunities related to industrial hemp production. Monday, February 27, 2017 1:00 …
Grower/Buyer Meetings for Producers
Got To Be NC Another Great Opportunity: As we start the new year, Got To Be NC is excited to announce …
Grant Application Workshop for NC Farmers Dec. 14, 2016
NC AgVentures, a N.C. Cooperative Extension program provides grants to NC farmers for new and innovative agricultural project ideas …
NC Money Available to Reimburse 75% of Cost to Obtain or Renew Organic Certification
NC still has money available to reimburse any farm or company that has obtained or renewed their organic certification. Applicants …
Disaster Loans Available Due to Rain and Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural …
Disaster Snap Benefits Approved for 18 Counties
On Friday, October 21, Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamps) benefits were approved for 18 counties in North …
NC AgVentures Grant Applications Will Be Available Nov. 1 2016
NC AgVentures is a program of N.C. Cooperative Extension. The primary goal is to strengthen agriculturally dependent families and …
Legal Assistance for Disaster-Related Issues
The North Carolina Bar Association is partnering with the American Bar Association, FEMA and Legal Aid of North Carolina …
Dealing With Forest Impacts After a Hurricane
This article was submitted by Robert P. Trickel Forest Health Branch Head NC Registered Forester After the winds settled and …
Hurricane Matthew Preparedness & Safety
Information on preparing a disaster kit, food safety, safe evacuation of both humans and animals, how to re-enter a …
Marketing Farm Products Program Sept. 13 at 6pm
Keep the Customers Coming! Kevin Hardison – NCDA Marketing Specialist Good Agriculture Practices GAPs guidelines update Kathryn Holmes – NCCE …
Fogwood Food Puts Local Produce on the Map
Using a grant from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, The Produce Lady was started to help farmers learn …