Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
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Agriculture & Food
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Help us serve you better with this survey
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Support Extension at Forsyth County's Spring Plant Sale!
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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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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 …
Join Extension at Rural Hall Library to Learn About Composting
Composting is a valuable addition to any garden. It’s easy to start composting at home. Join Extension to learn …
Join Us for the Spring Gardening Symposium!
Come gain new information, resources, and connections for a successful gardening season. Spring Gardening Symposium Saturday, March 23, 2019 1–6 p.m. Please come …
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!
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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 …
Learn How 4-H Is Fighting Food Insecurity
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NC FarmLink Featured in Southeast FarmPress
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NC FarmLink Western Office Has a New Home!
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Sharing Ideas, Passion and Resources for Sustainable Land Stewardship at My Alma Mater
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Blueberry Growers in and around Forsyth County
- Locally Grown Food and Fun on the Farm Directory for Piedmont Triad
- Strawberry Growers in and around Forsyth County
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- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
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- Executive Farm Management Program
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- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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