The Gift of William
6/29/2021 – If we had an NC FarmLink flag, it would fly at half-mast this week to honor William …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
New 'Buying a Farm' Web Resource!
We are always seeking to enhance the resources that we offer on our website. The most recent addition is …
Forestry Experts Want You to Watch Out for ‘Poolside Pests’
Original article written by Laura Oleniacz for NC State News, published May 25, 2021. If you’re planning to try to …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: The Conservation Agreement Requirement Explained
Questions from landowners and county farmland preservation boards often emerge about the requirement of a conservation agreement for enrollment …
Voluntary Ag Districts: Proposed Legislation Refines Implementation and Professional Responsibility
Legislation has been introduced to the NC General Assembly to refine Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) administration as part of …
Farmland Preservation: VAD Virtual Training Scheduled for June 9
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ farmland preservation team and the State-wide Voluntary Agricultural District Working Group …
Takings: 4th Circuit Affirms "Future Use" Valuation as Just Compensation
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed an appraiser’s accounting of future use in establishing the value of …
Grants Support Farm Innovation
Over the past six years, nearly 250 family farms have gotten a kick-start from NC AgVentures for their efforts …
Insurance: Rejesus and Branan Overview Crop, Liability and Property Insurance Options (Video)
Agricultural and Resource Economics Professor Rod Rejesus and Extension Assistant Professor Andrew Branan presented short presentations on Thursday, April …
Podcast!
Why are NC State Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talking about rapidly developing farmland? What …
Utility Easements: Recent Case Considers Aesthetic Value of Removed Trees
A recent opinion by the NC Court of Appeals addresses the value of ornamental trees and shrubs (“ornamentals”) removed …
Farm Transition Tactics
William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …
Fence Law: When North Carolina Was the "Open Range"
[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: the piece below is not news, but rather a sidebar concerning development of North Carolina fence …
Calling All Current & Future Farmer Veterans!
Consider participating in this educational conference to learn about resources available to North Carolina Farmer Veterans, gain some ideas …
Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
Grant applications are now open for the second round of grants from the Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund …
Produce Safety: North Carolina's Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the narrative below was written by Dr. Elena Toro Rogers, Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State …
Solar Energy: NC Department of Environmental Quality Releases HB 329 Decommission Study
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the final report discussed below – mandated by state statute – has been circulated in draft …
NC Soybean Producers Association Sponsors Executive Farm Management Program
North Carolina soybean growers will receive a $200 tuition credit for the EFM Bootcamp from the NC Soybean Producers …
Specialty Crops: Dr. Daniel Tregeagle Provides Analysis on Caneberry Marketing Risk
[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: The article below is not a legal article per se, it nonetheless provides information useful to …
$5,000 Grants to 50 Farmers
In 2020 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) launched a new grant program to help young and beginning …
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- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- National eXtension Initiative
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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