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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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Upcoming Farm Succesion & Transition Events in Chatham & Orange Counties

Farm sussession and transition can seem overwhelming but is definitley doable when taken in little bites and with facilitation, if that is needed. Here are two events in NC FarmLinks network that…

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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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Get County Estimates of Farmland Loss

North Carolinians love the phrase – Murphy to Manteo – to describe their beloved state that spans the Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and Mountain physiographic regions and all the associated ecosystems.…

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Upcoming Events in February and March

February and March have quite a few educational events for farmers and agricultural service providers. We've got them up on our calendar of events and wanted to share them here as well. February

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Farm Succession and Legacy Planning: Resources and Training Opportunities

There are options available for farmers, landowners, and members of farm families to assess and plan for a change in the farm’s management due to retirement, succession, or other farm…

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NC FarmLink Events: December 2022 - January 2023

NC FarmLink's upcoming webinars and in-person events: January 2023 Incubator Farms Round-table discussion on January 17th from 12:30 - 2 pmWe'll be joined by representatives from three NC incubator…

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Join Our Newsletter: The NC FarmLink Connector

Stay up-to-date with all of the NC FarmLink news The newsletter features information including upcoming webinars and workshops, events, and news relevant to farm seekers and landowners searching for…

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October USDA Webinars About Insurance for Small Diversified Farms

Join the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) for virtual workshops covering the ins and outs of the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm programs, which are great insurance options for…

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September Webinar: Tips for Beginning Farmers and Farm Seekers

NC FarmLink and the Organic Growers School will be hosting a free webinar on September 27th at 2 pm to discuss helpful tips for beginning farmers and farm seekers. You'll learn about the Farm…