+/- 3.5 Acres Rich Bottomland Available for Lease in Jackson County on Caney Fork
This field consists of +/- 3.5 acres of USDA prime soils including Rosman fine sandy loam (RoA) and Biltmore …
Field Crops
2019 Swain County Agricultural Fair
A County Fair-style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors and …
Western Piedmont Land Summit a Success
Thank you, Andrew Branan, for organizing and inviting NC FarmLink to the Western Piedmont Land Summit training for NC …
Extension Agents - Land Summit Training May 15, 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 130 Ammons Drive # 2, Morganton, NC 28655 Register online (Note: We’ll bring in …
Google Maps Aerial and Base Imagery Added to NC FarmLink
We are always looking to improve the functionality of our website. We recently switched our map function to google …
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. …
+/- 25 Acres of Cropland for Lease in Yadkin County Near East Bend
3 separate farm fields totaling +/- 25 acres. Soils are primarily Clifford sandy clay loam and Danripple fine sandy …
Industrial Hemp: FSA Reminds County Offices "No Loans on Hemp for 2019 Season"
The USDA Farm Service Agency today issued an update to state and county FSA offices regarding implementation of 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 …
NC FarmLink Western Office Has a New Home!
We are honored to be housed in the Harley Blackwell Building at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension …
Great Article in the Feb. 10 2019 edition of the Lenoir News About NC FarmLink
Thank you Seth Nagy, County Director of the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center, for submitting a great article to …
I Loved the Energy I Felt From the Sustainable Development Class at App State Last Night
Its always refreshing to spend time with college students. Thank you to David Walker from Blue Ridge Women in …
Unique Farm Opportunity in Stanly County
Lease 9 acres with the ability to expand on to 28 additional acres. View farm information here. The infrastructure …
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Farm Lease Template Available on Our Website!
Download our editable farm lease agreement by clicking on the “Farm Lease Agreement Template” link in the left-hand navigation …
Tax Reform: Changes for Farmers in 2018
Key points: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes things for all taxpayers, including farmers. Farmers may want to consult their …
Stockpiling Pasture for Winter Grazing With Electric Fencing
We have had a great hay season in Jackson and Swain counties this year with two cuttings. So now …
Horse Pasture Renovations
Horses are a major part of our agriculture and tourism economy across our landscape. They are also an important …
New Cattle Working Equipment
The Jackson and Swain County Extension received Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Grant Funds through the regional Resource Conservation and …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs
- Growing Small Farms: Sustainable Agriculture in North Carolina
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
- Swain County Farmers Market
Custom Tools for Growers
Information Portals
- Corn
- Cotton
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Industrial Hemp
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Official Variety Testing
- Organic Commodities
- Peanut Growers Information
- Soybeans
- Tobacco Growers Information
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NCSU/USDA Forage Program
Publications, Information, and News
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