Sanders Ridge Farm Brings on New Farmers in Yadkin County
Claudia and Steven Townsend drove the back roads of North Carolina for two years looking for farm lease opportunities …
Agriculture & Food
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Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
Using the Right Tool - or the Best Tool Available!
Using the right tool for any given task is always our goal, but we all have made do when …
Farmers Are Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Related to COVID-19
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offers financial relief through the Small Business Administration (SBA) to small businesses, including farms, …
Fire Ant Control Workshops
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Davidson County will be hosting two Fire Ant Control Workshops through Zoom. In the workshop, you …
Farmers Markets Are Planning to Open With COVID-19 Protocols
Let’s face it, in the midst of this worldwide pandemic we are all scrambling about trying to adjust to …
Video Conferences With Zoom
Zoom is a video-conferencing application that can be used to host virtual meetings and workshops. During this time of …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
Home Flock Series to Be Held Online
Are you interested in raising backyard chickens for meat, eggs, or both? The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Davidson County Center …
Respirator Fit Testing – 2020 Requirements
In an effort to reduce the risk associated with COVID-19, the NC Agromedicine Institute has canceled the respirator fit test event scheduled …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
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 …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
Department of Homeland Security Releases Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response
On March 16, 2020, the Trump Administration stated “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by …
Looking for Meat?
If you’ve visited a grocery store lately, you’ve noticed the meat cases are sparse at best. Davidson County is …
COVID-19 Updates for Davidson County
We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State University and N.C. A&T …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
March 17, 2020 Paraquat Dichloride Training Canceled
The EPA Approved Paraquat Training schedule to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 3/17/2020, at the Davidson Co. …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
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Ventilating to Cool Modern Grower Turkeys
As heat stress is one of the most significant management challenges facing the N.C. turkey …
3 days ago
Asparagus
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
1 week ago — Grow It, Eat It
Challenges with Herbicide Resistance and Value of Cultural Practices in Managing Weeds: Examples from Research in North Carolina
A few weed species in North Carolina have become pervasive across the state and are …
1 week ago
Good Agricultural Practices Fresh Produce Safety Plan for Field Practices
This document was developed in workshops with North Carolina growers to provide a framework for …
1 week ago
Insect Management on Organic Farms
Insect management presents a challenge to organic farmers. Insects are highly mobile and well adapted …
2 weeks ago — CEFS
Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
3/13/20 — Grow It, Eat It
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (North Carolina)
Brown marmorated stink bug description, life history, damage, and control.
3/13/20
Interpreting Freeze / Frost Probabilities from the National Centers for Environmental Information
This publication discusses how to find information about frost and freeze probability data in North …
3/3/20