Google Maps Aerial and Base Imagery Added to NC FarmLink
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Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Blake Allen - Seeking Grazing Land in NC Piedmont.
I think any landowner in NC would be lucky to have Blake grazing his cattle on their land. This …
Inaugural 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. …
140 Acres for Lease in Clayton With 90 Ac in Pasture
Here is a new posting for a parcel in Clayton NC with 90 acres in pasture! Good infrastructure, including …
+/- 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 …
Farm Seeker Backlog!
We are experiencing a growing number backlog of farm seekers that have not been published. We apologize about this. …
7 Acres Bottomland for Lease in McDowell County: Will Trade for Vegetables
7 acres of bottomland available in McDowell County on Silvers Welch Road. Landowner mostly interested in someone growing organic …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
Help us serve you better with this survey
N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, OGS, Southwestern RC&D, and the Carolina Land & Lakes RC&D have teamed …
Not a Bad Day at the Office
Getting out on the land with landowners is one of the highlights of my position with NC FarmLink. I …
Big Dreams Small Farms Educational Series Kicks Off in Caldwell County
The Big Dreams Small Farms educational series kicks off March 19, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at …
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 …
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We just made our Facebook page live! Like our page and join the community of folks interested in farm …
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 …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
Timber Rights: Recent Case Illustrates Tricky Nature of Life-Estates for Timberland
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an interesting opinion in January 2019 on the nature of timber rights …
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 …
NC Cattlemen's and Dairy Conference Inspired Us!
Our day at the 68th Annual NC Cattlemen’s and Dairy Conference gave us an opportunity to get inspired by …
Timely Article on Wetland Value Published by NC State's Burchell and Hunt
North Carolina State University’s Dr. Mike Burchell and Dr. Bill Hunt, both of the Department of Biological and Agricultural …
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- Growing Small Farms: Sustainable Agriculture in North Carolina
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- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
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- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
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Extension Programming Models
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