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 …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
COVID-19 and H2A Labor: DHS Exempts Agricultural Labor Travel From Mexico; List of Current Available Workers
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a “Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land …
Forsyth County Land Summit ON-LINE ZOOM: Education on How You Can Use Your Land
With all of the growth occurring in Forsyth County, there are many impacts to landowners. This workshop will serve …
POSTPONED: Join Us for Forsyth Extension Gardener Winter Pruning Workshops!
These pruning workshops have been postponed. We hope to reschedule for later in the year. More information about pruning …
Spring 2020 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on March 11-12, 2020, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth …
Fantastic 102 Acre Farm and Farm House for Lease Near Murphy, NC
This historic family-owned property was recently used to raise grass-fed beef before being partially converted to corn and soybean …
Pruning Trees & Shrubs in Your Landscape
Pruning is important for maintaining the health and beauty of many plants in the garden. However, pruning can be …
Vermont Law School Releases Free Online Lease Builder Template
Are you a beginning farmer looking for land, or a landowner hoping to lease land? Creating a farm lease …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 Tenancy: Letter Template Available to Timely Terminate Verbal Farm Rental Arrangements
Though empirical data is lacking, it is believed that a majority of farmland acres in North Carolina are rented …
Forsyth County Farm City Photo Contest
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center is holding a Farm City Photo Contest through October 1, 2020. Submit your …
Rare Farm Transition Opportunity: Orange County 12 Ac Turnkey Operation + Farmhouse
Take a careful look at this operating vegetable farm & nursery on 12 acres with great infrastructure including 2 …
Fall 2019 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on October 22–23, 2019, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth …
Old Farm, New Farm. John and Jessica Rowe of Cannabis Consortium Breathe Life Into Montgomery County Farm
“They aren’t going to make any more land, especially the land you grew up on,” thought Mary Jo Shuping …
Learn About Planting Bulbs at the Rural Hall Library
As the weather cools down this fall, it’s a great time to return to your garden. Consider trying plants …
Young Farmers Mixer! Chef Prepared BBQ Dinner, Square Dancing, and No Cost!
The National Young Farmers Coalition and Hickory Nut Gap Farm present a Young Farmers Mixer at HNG Farm Thursday, …
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