Farmland Values: North Carolina Ticks Up (Mostly) From 2018
The recent National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) posted the results of its early June survey on various categories of …
Specialty Crops
Dedication. Commitment. Perseverance. Meet Will and Savannah Salley
Dedication. Commitment. Perseverance. These were the words written on my daughter’s standout “Eye of the Storm” award at the …
20 Acres, Nineteen 100' Hoop Houses, Irrigation, Social Enterprise Business Partnership for Local Food Production Available, Guilford County
Do you have the passion and the experience to grow tons of local food for your community? Do you …
Landowner Alert: Here's a Chance to Improve the Quality of Life in Your Community
Do you want to improve the quality of life in your community? How about luring Leslie Lewis and Anthony …
+/- 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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Sharing Ideas, Passion and Resources for Sustainable Land Stewardship at My Alma Mater
Dean of Land and Professor of Forestry Dave Ellum at Warren Wilson College gave us a tour of the …
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 …
2019 Growing in the Mountains Series
This series features educational agriculture programs that will aid farmers and landowners in varying levels to make the most of their land …
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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- Growing Small Farms: Sustainable Agriculture in North Carolina
- Jackson County Christmas Tree Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
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