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. …
Specialty Crops
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 …
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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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Find Land to Farm!
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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 …
Business of Farming Conference - ASAP Connections
NC FarmLink staff will be on site at a table to talk about our exciting new land linking program …
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 …
Swain County 2018 Agricultural Fair
A County Fair style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs and flowers; agricultural demos; craft vendors; food vendors …
Thinking Outside the Box – Small Gardening Alternatives
Whether we experience a mild or frigid winter, it’s the time of year when many gardeners get “twitchy” to …
Journey of a Christmas Tree: From the Field to Your Home
When decorating your real Christmas tree, have you ever wondered where your tree came from and how long did …
Food Hub of Northeast Georgia May Provide Opportunities to Local Farmers
The local Extension Agents of Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham and Cherokee county, along with the regional Resource Conservation and …
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- Growing Small Farms: Sustainable Agriculture in North Carolina
- Jackson County Christmas Tree Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
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