Urban Farm in Charlotte Seeking Full Time Farm Manager
The Urban Farm at Aldersgate is a 6.7 acre parcel in East Charlotte. The farm plan is designed and …
Agriculture & Food
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Developed Market Garden in Yancey County Ready for Experienced Operator
Steven Stedillie and family, of Yancey County NC, are excited to announce they are now taking applications to rent …
Hemp: Branan's Presentation From CFSA SAC 2019
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Agricultural and Resource Economics department, participated in a series …
Bankruptcy: Chapter 12 Bankruptcies Up 31% in Southeast
Brownfield’s reports that Chapter 12 bankruptcies – the federal bankruptcy chapter for family farms (11 U.S.C. Chapter 12) – …
Helping to Diversify Local Farms: NC Farm School
In a time when the younger generations leave their rural homes in pursuit of higher education and newfound opportunities, …
What I Learned About Renting Land From Missouri Based Grass Farmer Greg Judy
Greg Judy, renowned grass farmer and successful leasor of land, was the keynote speaker at the 2019 Carolina Meat …
Farm and Value-Added Processing Labor: Branan Presents With Farmer Panel at Annual Carolina Meat Conference
Andrew Branan, ARE Extension Assistant Professor, was invited to participate in a discussion on employment law issues faced by …
Farm Tenancy: Letter Template Available to Timely Terminate Verbal Farm Rental Arrangements
Though empirical data is lacking, it is believed that a majority of farmland acres in North Carolina are rented …
Wills: NC Court of Appeals Interprets Per Stirpes Testamentary Intent
The North Carolina Court of Appeals demonstrated in September that use of the common law term per stirpes – …
Endangered Species: New Landowner Extension Publication on Endangered Species Management
North Carolina Cooperative Extension has released a new landowner orientation guide regarding endangered or threatened species under Federal and …
Rare Farm Transition Opportunity: Orange County 12 Ac Turnkey Operation + Farmhouse
Take a careful look at this operating vegetable farm & nursery on 12 acres with great infrastructure including 2 …
Old Farm, New Farm. John and Jessica Rowe of Cannabis Consortium Breathe Life Into Montgomery County Farm
“They aren’t going to make any more land, especially the land you grew up on,” thought Mary Jo Shuping …
Young Farmers Mixer! Chef Prepared BBQ Dinner, Square Dancing, and No Cost!
The National Young Farmers Coalition and Hickory Nut Gap Farm present a Young Farmers Mixer at HNG Farm Thursday, …
Atlantic Coast Pipeline: Fourth Circuit Finds Continued Shortcomings in Required Endangered Species Act Review
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) – the 600 mile conveyance of natural gas from West Virginia to the Virginia …
Hemp License Application and the "Bona Fide Farmer": Is There a Minimum Farm Income Requirement?
A not uncommon question persists regarding the use of the term “Bona Fide Farmer” in the hemp license application: …
Gate Disputes: North Carolina Court Affirms Law on Gates and Access Easements
A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals decision provides some clarity to when a landowner may install a gate …
Farmland Values: North Carolina Ticks Up (Mostly) From 2018
The recent National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) posted the results of its early June survey on various categories of …
Dedication. Commitment. Perseverance. Meet Will and Savannah Salley
Dedication. Commitment. Perseverance. These were the words written on my daughter’s standout “Eye of the Storm” award at the …
Industrial Hemp Grower Wanted for ~25 Acres in Carteret County
Landowner with 28 acres in Carteret County is seeking a farmer interested in growing industrial hemp. Land is currently …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
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