Good Thursday afternoon, WIA.... NC A&T State Extension worker, Alejandra Martinez, has planned and organized a great small farmer MARKETING workshop for next Thursday, April 2nd in the Ag Center's ANNEX meeting room starting at 5:00 p.m. The instructor from A&T, Dr. Liang, is an outstanding instructor and speaker.. and better yet.. great cook! She …
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The Pittsboro Farmers’ Market Is Moving Downtown!
Note that this Thursday's market will still be at The Plant. Next week, February 19, will be the first week at the new location downtown! The Pittsboro Farmers’ Market Board is excited to announce that they are moving: The market has accepted a great opportunity to be a part of the revitalization of downtown Pittsboro, and we …
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UMO Announces 2025 AgPrime Funding for Farmers and Agribusinesses
December 2, 2024Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center has announced the 2025 AgPrime Cost-Share Grant Opportunity in partnership with the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (TTFC). The AgPrime program provides funding to North Carolina farmers and agribusiness owners with innovative …
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North Carolina State Fair – Sale of Champions
Caleb Davis, second from left, and Mazie Bunn, second from right, hold their Senator James D. Speed awards, presented to them at the North Carolina State Fair on Sunday. Two Senator James D. Speed awards were presented to two of our local community's finest young agriculturists (17 year-old Caleb Davis of Franklin County, and 17 …
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Only 2 Days left to register! NC-ANA 2025 Farm Tour & Digital Marketing Workshop (August 18-19, 2025)
NC-ANA 2025 SummerFarm TourLOCATION: Tryon International Equestrian Center (Mill Spring, NC)DATES: August 18 – 19, 2025This year, we’ve added a 3-hour Workshop: Digital Marketing Bootcamp: Take Your Digital Marketing to the Next Level on the day after the Farm Tour.SCHEDULE / PRICING:Monday, August 18, 2025 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)Farm Tour – $159.00 per personTuesday, August 19, 2025 (9:00 AM …
Finding the Funds for your Farm
USDA Programs State representatives will present programs on funding availability for the coming year. Representatives will discuss programs available for landowners, particularly the livestock producer. Discussions include speakers from • USDA (NRCS/FSA) • NC Forestry Service • NC Soil & Water Discusses Benets for Individual Farms • Update on the USDA Farm Bill When: TUESDAY, …
Farm Estate Conference
Overview Franklin County area agricultural land has seen a tremendous increase in value in recent years, and it continues to grow in value. Too many farms have to be sold to development and others just to pay inheritance taxes. When: March 5th, 2025 Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Place: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin county Center …
Registration Open for the 2025 Chatham County Beekeeping School
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association (CCBA), is excited to announce that registration is open for our 2025 in-person eight-week beekeeping school! Dates: Mondays, 6:30-9:00 p.m. from January 13-March 10, 2025 Please note: no class on Monday, January 20, 2025 for observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday; March 17, 2025 …
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Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 13
On September 13 folks will have a rare opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our four Chatham County native plant nurseries! This sale is hosted by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center, and it will be a great chance to see all four nurseries in one convenient space. This plant …
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No Cost Shitake Mushroom Growing Event
This will be an informative event to show how to farm Shitake mushrooms, a niche product - on limited acres of land. Presented by Beth Gayen of Shrooms to Grow. Beth sells her locally grown variety of mushrooms and offers workshops on all areas of mushroom growing, harvesting and using. This will be a very informative …
North Carolina Small Farm Association 