Forest Landowner Management Tips for April
Forest Landowners have a great opportunity to exercise social distancing while getting out on their land and connecting with …
Forest Resources
Timber Harvest Values in 2018 Increased in North Carolina
North Carolina has about 18.1 million acres of timberland, which supports a vibrant forest product industry throughout the state. …
Forests After Florence
From NC State University College of Natural Resources, Story by Julie Johnson 3/6/2020 Dr. Madhusudan Katti, an associate professor in the …
Postponed - Franklin County Arbor Day Tree Giveaway!
Arbor Day in North Carolina will be March 20th this year. Take time to celebrate by planting a tree. …
2020 Farmland Preservation Workshops
Farmland Preservation workshops being conducted throughout North Carolina. The North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund is hosting …
2019 Impacts and Outcomes - Franklin County
2019 Outcome and Impacts The 2019 Impacts video show just a sample of the many different programs, clients, volunteers and …
Hardwood Pulpwood Prices Continue to Move Upward in North Carolina
In the fourth quarter of 2019, movements in timber prices in North Carolina were mixed. While both pine and …
Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Receives USDA Forest Service 2019 Regional Forester’s Honor Award
From the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) …
Woodland Stewards - February 2020 Webinar Series
Join other woodland landowners throughout the region to learn about how you can take better care of your woodlands. N.C. …
2020 Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference
The popular regional Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference will be held at the Louisburg College campus in Louisburg on Saturday, …
Women in Ag - December News and Upcoming Events
Sure hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday! This is our meetings time of year, and I wanted to …
Ginseng: An Option for Underutilized Forest Land in the West
As most of our perennial plants have settled in for the ‘long winters nap,’ now is a perfect time …
Grant Opportunity for Family Farms!
NC AgVentures Farmer Grant Program NC AgVentures is an Extension program that provides grants to NC independent family farms for …
Invasive Pest on the Horizon: Spotted Lanternfly
It seems we can’t catch a break from invasive pests entering our ecosystems. There is now another non-native pest …
Register Now for ForestHer Workshop on Managing your Woodlands
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
North Carolina 4-H Team Competes at Nationals
This has been a great year for our 4-H’ers in the Wildlife Habitat Education Program! We had five counties and …
Farm Bill 2018: Programs of Interest to Forest Landowners
The 2018 Farm Bill, also known as the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, modifies and reauthorizes several agricultural and natural …
Opportunity for Landowners: Woodland Stewardship Course
Landowners have an opportunity to learn about forestry and woodland stewardship via an online course. The Department of Forestry …
Pine Pulpwood Prices in North Carolina Dropped Substantially in 2019, Second Quarter
The U.S. housing market continued trending downward in the last few months. In May 2019, the seasonally adjusted annual …
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