Farmers Markets During the Pandemic: A Vendor's Perspective
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Agriculture & Food
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Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
BioWorma®, an Alternative to Traditional Anthelmintics
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USDA Direct Payments to Producers
USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program>> WASHINGTON, D.C., May 19, 2020 – …
RAFI Farmers of Color Network Fund
The RAFI Farmers of Color Network Fund is now open! I’m reaching out to you because you either filled out …
Farm Worker Health and Safety Considerations for COVID-19
WPS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidance for North Carolina Farms WPS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidance for North Carolina …
Save Small Business Fund Initiative
Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce COVID–19 Update April 17, 2020 – Save Small Business Fund An Initiative of the U.S. Chamber …
April Horticulture News Summer Pests, Soil Sampling
Vegetable Gardening – A Beginners Guide Vegetable gardening is becoming more popular—both as a pastime and a food source. We …
Pests and Diseases of Summer Veggies
There isn’t much that can quite compare to the taste of home-grown vegetables. However, it takes time and dedication …
Forestry Webinars Available During April
NC State Extension Forestry has lined up several webinar opportunities for landowners over the next few months, with two slated …
Paycheck Protection Program Information for Borrowers
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their …
Financial Assistance for Farmers Impacted by COVID-19
Farms and businesses with fewer than 500 employees and that meet the Small Business Administration’s definition of ‘small business’ can …
Commercial Horticulture News - April 2020
COVID-19 Distribution Disruptions The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is aware that farmers have seen disruptions in …
Introduction to Microgreens Operations
Microgreens Video by William Landis, Extension Agent, Agriculture – Small Farms and featuring Nicolas Cogliati, of Dean’s Greens. The video is …
Family and Consumer Science News, COVID-19 Information
Getting Started: Stocking a Basic Pantry How to Stock a Basic Pantry >> Watch a video! Coping with Stress and Anxiety …
Visit NC Farms Agritourism App Social Media Accounts
North Carolina. Grown. Raised. Caught. Made. Experienced. Download the app in Apple Store or Google Play. The Visit NC Farms Phone …
Spring Gardening to Market Opening
BY: Pat Walker, Franklin County Farmers Market Manager Flipping the calendar over from February to March and springing the clocks …
Spring Vegetables, Lots of Flavors
As Spring approaches and we begin to get excited about the warm weather and longer days, let’s also keep …
Essential Workers in Agriculture
“This document can be used by anyone in agriculture as a notice that they are part of the essential …
Flea Beetles: Tiny Menace in the Vegetable Garden
Flea beetles are a voracious group of early-season pest we battle in vegetable gardens. There are several species of …
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