New Farmland Owner in Guilford County Builds Relationships With Farm Neighbors
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Hope4NC Helpline Available for COVID-19, Hurricane Stress
The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is a statewide resource for North Carolinians experiencing stress and trauma from COVID-19 or natural …
Cooper Issues State of Emergency and Transportation Waivers for Isaias
[View Executive Order 154 | Issued July 31, 2020] North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with …
Masks Available for Farmers
The Deputy Director of NC Emergency Management has access to cloth masks for agriculture purposes. If you would like some masks …
Western NC FarmLink Office Has a New Home!
The Corona Virus crisis has changed all our lives in so many different ways. I believe many of us …
McDowell 4-H Summer Discovery Hiking Trails
I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. We at McDowell 4-H are really missing our traditional …
What's in Season: July
Find out what’s in season in NC this July and a recipe that uses a lot of in-season vegetables! What’s …
Warren County 4-H Summer Palooza'20
Warren County 4-H Summer Palooza’20 will be offered virtually!!! Youth and families will be engaged online and offline through …
Webinar Series: Mental Health for Farming and Rural Communities
We’re sharing a webinar series opportunity with our community: Improving Mental Health Service Access for Farming and Rural Communities: …
31-Day Water Challenge 2020
This challenge is to encourage participants to drink 64 oz of water per day for 31 days. The cost …
Making Healthier Choices!
How to make healthier choices when eating out or cooking at home! Making Healthier …
Non-Meat Protein Alternatives
Non-meat proteins and how to cook dry beans! Non-Meat Protein …
State of the State of Farmland in the US
North Carolina ranks 2nd nationwide for the amount of acres converted to a developed use for the years 2001 …
What's in Season? June in NC
What’s in Season during June in North Carolina? Check out our new series where Sarah talks about fruits or vegetables …
Land Use Trends, FarmLink Success Stories, Website
Webinar about general land management trends across the state, a handful of NC FarmLink success stories, and how to …
About the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
About the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program USDA is accepting applications now through August 28, 2020. Producers should apply through the Farm Service …
Find a Farm, Find Farmland, Zoom Webinar, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
What: Explore NC State Extension’s NC FarmLink’s web resource to 1) discover farmland available for lease or for sale across …
How Do I Protect My Garden From Frost?
How do I protect my garden from frost? We are due for some cold nights coming up in WNC and …
Moving Ahead: Response to Governor’s Phase 1 Announcement
NC State Community, Late this afternoon, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced updated plans for a phased-in reopening of our …
Direct Marketing for Farmers - 101
Direct Marketing for Farmers – 101 Online – Thursday, May 14, 2020, 1–2:30 p.m. Have you been thinking of selling your …
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