Earth Day: A Time to Reflect on Sustainable Tourism
April 22 marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. The first Earth Day in 1970 …
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First Annual National FarmLink Clinic Held in St. Louis
Noah and I learned a lot at the National FarmLink Clinic in St. Louis put on by Land For …
7 Acres Bottomland Organically Certified Prime Soil for Lease in Cherokee County
The Welch Farm is a 7-acre prime farm soil field located along the Valley River in Cherokee County, NC. …
DEQ Issues General Permits for Swine, Cattle, and Wet Poultry
On April 12, 2019, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued three general permits for animal operations: Swine …
Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Low Carbon Tourism Practices Around the Globe
What does a biomass boiler in the Dominican Republic and cooling equipment in Sri Lanka have in common? They …
Aquatic Plant ID & Control Classes
Do you have your aquatic pesticide applicator license? Do you have a pond or are you part of a …
A New Approach to Local Food Sustainability: Agritourism
The sustainability of local food systems depends on the purchasing of local goods and produce. This system not only …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
Giving a safety talk soon? Check out this OSHA-developed resource to help make your discussion both purposeful and memorable. …
Green Tourism: An Investment Worth Making
From quality customer service to comforting amenities, the tourism industry is moving in the past few decades towards including …
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 …
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 …
Like Our NC FarmLink Facebook Page!
We just made our Facebook page live! Like our page and join the community of folks interested in farm …
Dune Repair Workshop
A dune repair workshop will be offered by North Carolina Sea Grant, NC Division of Coastal Management, and the …
What Will We Do With the Family Farm?
Does your family face questions about transferring land from one generation to the next? Are you interested in hearing …
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 …
Have Joint Ownership or Estate Issues With Your Farm? Check Out the Land Loss Prevention Project
I always learn a lot from my peers when I set up an exhibit at a conference and this …
April CCP Meeting: Become a Backyard Naturalist!
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on April 18, 2019, from 9 a.m.–noon at the Chatham County Agriculture …
Hurricane Florence Agriculture Disaster Program: Know Your Application Status and the Payment Calculation Process
This past year, Hurricane Florence and tropical storm Michael devastated parts of North Carolina and surrounding states, with many …
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