NC 4-H Daily Spark for Youth on Facebook Live
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
2019 Pull for Youth Events Raise Over $100,000 for North Carolina 4-H and FFA
On Friday, February 7, 2020, representatives from AgCarolina Farm Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, and Carolina Farm Credit presented a …
2020 Forsyth 4-H Plant Sale
Forsyth County 4-H is taking orders for their annual Plant Sale, now through February 14, 2020. Plants will be …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
Save the Date - Veterinary Medicine Open House
from CVM A day filled with animal friends, fun, and interesting information! Visit NC State Veterinary Medicine for a day filled with …
POSTPONED: 2020 Forks on Friday Lecture Series
NOTE: The Forks on Friday program scheduled for April 3 has been postponed indefinitely. We hope to offer this …
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 …
POSTPONED: Arboretum Adult Education, Spring 2020 Classes!
NOTE: The class scheduled for April 1 has been postponed indefinitely. We hope to offer this class later in …
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 …
Got Grass? Need a Farmer?
One of the most interesting parts of our job here at NC FarmLink is reviewing the information that land …
Urban Farm in Charlotte Seeking Full Time Farm Manager
The Urban Farm at Aldersgate is a 6.7 acre parcel in East Charlotte. The farm plan is designed and …
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
This farm is no longer available for 2020, but could be for 2021. Steven Stedillie and family, of Yancey 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 …
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 …
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