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Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

NC State Extension programs are helping keep farm, forest and pastureland in production“'If we don't do something now, we risk losing our agricultural diversity and farming heritage.”Once Raleigh is…

$10 Million Awarded for Conservation Easements on 4,377 Acres

NC FarmLink efforts are enhanced by programs that support Ag Conservation Easements on suitable farmland. The easements involve the sale of the development 'rights' of the land but allow viable farm…

Recent Real Estate Trends Report for Piedmont and Western NC

One of the major mortgage sources for new and diversifying NC farmers, Carolina Farm Credit, recently published their 2020 Real Estate Value Trends Guide. It is a great resource for farm seekers and…

Aerial river valley farmland; text: "Farms Under Threat 2040" and "CHOOSING AN ABUNDANT FUTURE"

North Carolina Webinar - Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future

American Farmland Trust, in partnership with Conservation Science Partners and the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, conducted a modeling…

43% of Americans die without a probated will; 76% of African-Americans, 36% of white Americans

Wills & Heirs Property: Protecting Black-Owned Land

It might not be a simple or easy issue to talk about, but a better understanding of wills and heirs property can help North Carolina families regain and maintain the ability to steward their family…

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Racial Equity: NC Farmers & Their Land

NC State University Chancellor Woodson recently stated that "We stand against and condemn white supremacy, racial injustice, and all forms of racism and discrimination." Here at NC FarmLink we will…

North Carolina county map showing percent rented farmland, 2022 — legend: <15; 15–24; 25–34; 35–49; 50–59; 60+

What Is a Fair Rental Rate for Farmland?

(Updated Jan 9, 2025)One of the most common questions we get at NC FarmLink is "What is a fair rental rate for this farmland?" According to the 2022 USDA Ag Census, NC farmers leased 3,303,542 acres…

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Farmland Preservation Forum @ Southern Farm Show, Feb. 5

Farmland Preservation Forum Farmers and landowners wishing to preserve their land for future generations will want to attend a special program being organized by the N.C. Department of Agriculture…

Unique Farm Opportunity in Stanly County

Lease 9 acres with the ability to expand on to 28 additional acres. The infrastructure is ready for another farmer to pick up and carry on an organic farm enterprise that has already been established…