Urban Farm in Charlotte Seeking Full Time Farm Manager
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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.
Forsyth County: Do You Need Information About Gardening?
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center offers gardening education for homeowners through the Consumer Horticulture Program. In 2019, we …
Developed Market Garden in Yancey County Ready for Experienced Operator
Steven Stedillie and family, of Yancey County NC, are excited to announce they are now taking applications to rent …
2020 Piedmont Regional Beef Conference
Join us for the 8th Annual Piedmont Regional Beef Conference on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Chatham County …
Make a Donation to Support the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center
N.C. Cooperative Extension invites YOU to help unleash the power of people and organizations to transform YOUR community. Take …
Livestock Agents, Directors, and Faculty Win North Carolina Cooperative Extension Awards
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) State Extension Conference was held October 28 – 31, 2019, at the Mariott, Crabtree …
Commercial Horticulture Class Coming in December
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension of Forsyth County for a commercial horticulture training in December! Horticulture Agents in Davidson, Davie, …
NC State Featured in Neogen's Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report
Marissa Herchler, Area Specialized Agent for animal food safety, joins Adam Fahrenholz, assistant professor, to discuss mycotoxins in relation …
Hemp: Branan's Presentation From CFSA SAC 2019
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Agricultural and Resource Economics department, participated in a series …
Bankruptcy: Chapter 12 Bankruptcies Up 31% in Southeast
Brownfield’s reports that Chapter 12 bankruptcies – the federal bankruptcy chapter for family farms (11 U.S.C. Chapter 12) – …
CFIA Feed Production School
On November 22, 2019, the Carolina Feed Industry Association and the NC State University Feed Milling Program will host …
New Publication: HACCP Plans for Shell Eggs
NC State Extension poultry faculty have released a new publication covering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning …
What I Learned About Renting Land From Missouri Based Grass Farmer Greg Judy
Greg Judy, renowned grass farmer and successful leasor of land, was the keynote speaker at the 2019 Carolina Meat …
Forks on Friday - Fall 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Forsyth County and the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Forsyth County are excited to bring back …
Adult Education at the Arboretum at Tanglewood - Fall 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center and Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Forsyth County invite you to attend the 2019 …
FDA Releases Records Checklist for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs
Do you import ingredients or animal food products into the U.S.? If so, you may be subject to the …
Bringing Industry, CALS Admins, and Poultry Extension Together at Turkey Industry Days
42. According to a popular sci-fi book, that’s the meaning of everything – definitely more sci-fi than science. For …
Blended Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Course Now Available
The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) has released a new blended learning option for the Preventive Controls for …
Volunteer for the Fall Workday at Tanglewood Arboretum
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, will hold their annual Fall Volunteer Workday at the Arboretum and Gardens at …
Farm and Value-Added Processing Labor: Branan Presents With Farmer Panel at Annual Carolina Meat Conference
Andrew Branan, ARE Extension Assistant Professor, was invited to participate in a discussion on employment law issues faced by …
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