Local Farmers Market Information
Moore County Health Department Farmers Market Mondays Moore County Health Department 705 Pinehurst Avenue; Carthage, NC 28327 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. ~ …
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4-H Summer Camp Thoughts
We are in the final stages of planning our 2019 summer camps and programs. We strive to continue to …
Don't Miss the 33rd Annual Small Farms Week
Small Farms Week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture, kicks off March 25, …
The NC Agromedicine Institute and Veteran's Farm of North Carolina Are Hosting a Free 1-Day Workshop
The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute and Veteran’s Farm of North Carolina are hosting free 1-day workshops for veterans and …
Holly Springs Farmers Market Accepting Applications for Season 13
Looking for a new farmers market option for 2019? Holly Springs may have just what you need… We’ve been ranked …
NC Ag Awareness Day Lets Legislatures Learn the Importance of Agriculture
NC Ag Awareness Day at the General Assembly is March 20, 2019. Please save this date, make plans to …
Free Agritourism Business Series at Durham Technical Community College
Planting the Seeds of Your Agritourism Business Hosted by Durham Technical Community College’s Small Business Center and Co-Sponsored with the …
April CCP Meeting: Become a Backyard Naturalist!
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on April 18, 2019, from 9 a.m.–noon at the Chatham County Agriculture …
Mississippi State Develops Smartphone App to Test Lumber
From Mississippi State University, Written by Alaina Dismukes STARKVILLE, Miss.—Determining the stiffest piece of lumber is now easier with a new …
Back by Popular Demand-Agritourism Short Course
Are you looking for ways to supplement your farm income? Have you thought about welcoming visitors to your farm …
Be an Entrepreneur, Learn to Farm
Are you an entrepreneur and interested in farming? Register for the NC REAL Ag Entrepreneurship series being offered at …
Agricultural Disaster Relief Program Extends Deadline to December 20
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has announced that the N.C. General Assembly has voted to extend the …
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Is Announcing a New Hurricane Relief Effort Targeting Small Farms in NC & SC
The Hurricane Relief Partnership for Carolina Sustainable Farms will provide these farms with affordable financing for hurricane recovery expenses, …
Storm Damage Relief for Standing Forage - Application Deadline December 10
Pasture-based livestock producers within eligible counties with damage to standing forage as a result of Hurricane Florence and/or Tropical …
Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
Farmers urged to sign up by the Dec. 10 deadline (View original announcement on NCDA&CS website) Farmers with damage from Tropical …
Join the Dining in Campaign and Support Family Wellness
Dining together at home promotes family wellness and strengthens family relationships. When families eat together, they eat better. When …
Shop Safely Online
Online shopping has become popular and allows you to spend more time with family and friends during the holidays. …
NC Farm School Down East Begins January 17, 2019
NC Farm School offers classroom business seminars, field trips, and farm tours. Applications are due January 3, 2019. See the …
North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly
Are you 14-18? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Want to know more about NC government? Consider applying to the North …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
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