Sanders Ridge Farm Brings on New Farmers in Yadkin County
Claudia and Steven Townsend drove the back roads of North Carolina for two years looking for farm lease opportunities …
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.
Using the Right Tool - or the Best Tool Available!
Using the right tool for any given task is always our goal, but we all have made do when …
Always Be Cleaning and Sanitizing Best Practices for Small Farm Marketers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join us for this online workshop to discuss cleaning and sanitization for small direct farm marketers. We’ll discuss best practices for …
What Is a Fair Rental Rate for Farmland?
One of the most common questions we get at NC FarmLink is “What is a fair rental rate for this …
2020 Tomato and Pepper Fungicide Spray Guides for North Carolina
Fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper have been updated for 2020! These guides are intended for commercial growers as …
Modified Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Operations
UPDATE: In order to comply with the latest NC State University policy, the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will now …
Dharma Creek Farm, near Asheville, Keeps It Real.
When Mark Scearce and Nicole Thoennes were living in Chicago and Los Angeles writing and performing music for television …
CANCELLED-Stokes County Growing Greens Production Workshop
Thursday, March 19, 2020 1:30–3:30 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center 700 North Main Street Danbury, NC 27016 Join N.C. Cooperative Extension of Stokes County …
Learn by Doing! Pasture Livestock Production at NCSU / CEFS, Goldsboro, NC
Check out the Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ (CEFS) 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Apprenticeship Program. Several different apprenticeships will be …
Landscaper’s Pesticide Training Field Day
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 8 .am.–2 p.m. American Legend Post 290 446 South Main Street King, NC 27021 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Stokes County is …
$5,000 Grants for Young & Beginning Farmers & Ranchers!
The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) is launching a new grant program to help young and beginning farmers …
Stokes County Cattlemen's Association
Stokes Cattlemen’s Association Meeting Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Topics: Marketing Cattle for Commercial Operations and Meet the New Agent Marketing Presented by: …
Regional Farmland Preservation Workshops Coming Your Way!
North Carolina Ag Development and Farmland Preservation has scheduled Farmland Preservation Workshops across the state in Williamston, Statesville, Pittsboro, …
Small Fruit Pruning Workshops
Stokes County Cooperative Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, Bryan Hartman, will be offering two small fruit pruning workshops. Each workshop …
Calling All Statewide and Regional Extension Professionals
Due to inclement weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for March (date TBD). We love our Area Specialized Agents for …
Farmland Preservation Forum @ Southern Farm Show, Feb. 5
Farmland Preservation Forum Farmers and landowners wishing to preserve their land for future generations will want to attend a special …
Organic Gardening Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Stokes County’s Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, Bryan Hartman, will be offering an Organic Gardening …
2020 Small Farms Agrishop Series
Mark your calendars, the 2020 Small Farms Agrishop series dates have been released! The Farmer Production Workshops will take …
2020 Southeastern Vegetable Crop Digital Handbook
The 2020 Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook is a great resource for growers. The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group is proud …
Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
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