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USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs

NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

1/2/26- The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced important updates. Here's what you need to know:Extended Batching Deadline - January 15, 2026 Interested in applying for…

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Secure Your Farm’s Future: Eastern NC Farm Succession School

Eastern North Carolina farmers and farm families are invited to participate in the NC Farm Succession School, a full-day workshop designed to help you plan for your farm’s future. With more than half…

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NC Farm Succession School Registration Is Now Open

Farmers and farm families across North Carolina are invited to take part in the NC Farm Succession School, a full-day workshop focused on helping farm families plan for the future. With over half of…

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NC Incubator Farm Case Study

NC FarmLink and the NC Local Food Program Team are excited to share our North Carolina Incubator Farm Case Study. This project took place in 2023-2024, with farm incubators across the state…

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2022 USDA Ag Census County Profiles Now Available

Once every five years, the USDA conducts a comprehensive census for agriculture. Those data are analyzed and then released about 14 months later. Shortly afterward, the USDA releases the state and…

Slide: "About the Small Farm Bootcamp Curriculum" showing SFBC tracks, core modules, and specialty modules.

Learn About the Small Farm Bootcamp

Below is a recording of the Small Farm Bootcamp Webinar which was presented on April 2nd, 2024. The Small Farm Bootcamp is an educational program of N.C. Cooperative Extension that helps new and…

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Small Farm Bootcamp Overview Webinar

The Small Farm Bootcamp program is joining NC FarmLink for a webinar on Tuesday, April 2nd at 4 pm. In this webinar, the team will provide an overview of the program and specific program leads will…

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Farm Succession Planning Panel and Resources Webinar

NC FarmLink and the NC Agromedicine Institute are facilitating a webinar on Tuesday, October 24th from 2:00-3:30 p.m. to discuss all things farm succession. Talking about farm transition, retirement…

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Value of Mentorships for Early-Career Farmers

Role of Mentorships There are more components of starting, operating, and sustaining a farm business than originally meets the eye. For this reason, meaningful mentorships that assist aspiring and…

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Save the Date for the 2024 AgOptions Grant Cycle Information Sessions

The AgOptions grant serves WNC agricultural producers with small-farm grants to help with innovative projects on farms.The 2023 cycle has not opened quite yet, but they have scheduled information…