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 …
University of Minnesota Tourism Center Develops a Manual for Community Tourism
In the past several decades, tourism has evolved as a major economic development priority for many communities. Increasing consumer …
USDA Seeks Applications for Community Development Grants
USDA is making grants available under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) program to strengthen the rural economy. Qualified intermediary …
Cooking in the Garden
Forsyth Community Gardening is teaming up with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program at Cooperative Extension and Second …
Bringing Neighbors Together
Across the country, the community gardening movement is growing strong. Here in Forsyth County, NC, community gardens have taken …
Fork2Farmer: Enabling Success of Small Farms Through Partnerships With Well-Known Chefs and the Tourism Sector
A team of economic development, local foods, and tourism specialists from North Carolina Cooperative Extension is pursuing an initiative …
Registration Opens: May 2017 Community Food Projects Grant Writing Workshops
Have you ever considered applying to the USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program? USDA’s National Institute of Food and …
NC Department of Revenue Information for Farmers Markets and Specialty Markets
It is the time of year when many farmers markets across the state are re-opening for the season. With …
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Agricultural Leadership Development Program (NCTTFC ALDP) Is Accepting Applications for Its 2017-2019 Class.
We are pleased to announce that the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Agricultural Leadership Development Program (NCTTFC ALDP) is …
Hold the Date -- May 2017 Community Food Projects Grant Writing Workshops
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is expected, Fall 2017, to issue a Request for Applications to its …
Extension Engage: Partnering With New and Immigrant Audiences
CRD Conference May 2 and 3, 2017 in Durham Deadline to register April 24th, 2017 The demographic shift of North Carolina …
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 …
Join the N.C. Motorcoach Tour Farm Registry Today
Annie Baggett with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is asking, “Is your farm ready to …
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 …
360 Virtual Field Trip - Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm
The Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm is a training ground for new farmers located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina …
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 …
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 …