Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018
On Oct. 15, 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018, a …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension helps create prosperity for NC through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, health and …
Franklin County Corn Variety Trial
The Franklin County 2018 Corn Variety Trial data and statistics may be accessed here >> 2018 Corn Variety …
Plastic Mulch Layer Demonstration
A Plastic Mulch Layer is now available for rent to residents of Franklin, Warren, Granville, and Vance counties through …
Visit NC Farms Smartphone App Survey
Visit NC Farms mobile phone app supports farms through tourism. Is your farm included? Currently, this is a free marketing …
Conservation Reserve Program Signup
WASHINGTON — Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminded producers today that the deadline to sign up for …
Plastic Mulch Layer
Plastic Mulch Layer The plastic mulch layer has arrived and is available to rent by producers in Franklin, Warren, Granville, …
NC Hemp Field Day
On Monday, August 6, 2018, NC State University will present an intensive Industrial Hemp Training event including in-depth information …
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