Woodland Owner Webinars on Demand
Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field, and we have …
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“Farmers’ Markets Have Been at the Cutting Edge”: A Conversation With Agent & Local Food Coordinator Paul McKenzie
Paul McKenzie is the Horticulture Extension Agent for Vance and Warren Counties and Local Food Coordinator for Warren County. …
Racial Equity: NC Farmers & Their Land
NC State University Chancellor Woodson recently stated that “We stand against and condemn white supremacy, racial injustice, and all …
Farmers Markets During the Pandemic: A Vendor's Perspective
Ambling through the colorful displays and wafting fragrances of potted plants is, for me, a crucial part of the …
New Predetermined Coastal Evacuation Zones
Last week, North Carolina announced the implementation of the Know Your Zone initiative for the state’s coastal communities. The …
Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in North Carolina
Tourism Extension aims to support individuals, businesses, and organizations working in the tourism sector across North Carolina. One community …
State of the State of Farmland in the US
North Carolina ranks 2nd nationwide for the amount of acres converted to a developed use for the years 2001 …
“Relationship Building Is Key”: Lisa Gonzalez and the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Project
Lisa Gonzalez, Regional Area Specialized Agent in Local Foods, serves seven Western NC counties – Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Land Use Trends, FarmLink Success Stories, Website
Webinar about general land management trends across the state, a handful of NC FarmLink success stories, and how to …
Coastal NC Landscape Plant Dos and Don'ts
As with any area, proper plant selection along our beaches and barrier islands is very important. The publication, Native …
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 …
NC Landowners Trust Farm Operators With Conservation Practices
While you may have heard the term ‘absentee landowner’, it might be more appropriate to use the term ‘non-operating …
Everyone Is a Birder! Updates to North Carolina Birding Trail Website
The North Carolina Birding Trail (NCBT) has recently launched an updated website with new maps features, a mobile-friendly format, …
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 …
Find a Farm, Find Farmland, Zoom Webinar, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
What: Explore NC State Extension’s NC FarmLink’s web resource to 1) discover farmland available for lease or for sale across …
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 …
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 …
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