Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
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Poultry Science Summer Institute
The Poultry Science Summer Institute will be held June 24-28, 2018. The institute is a five-day, four-night conference and …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
Cost Share Available for Organic Certification
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is now accepting applications for the organic cost share …
Common Sense Grazing
We all can agree it has been a dry spring and summer. Some areas have been drier than others, but …
Beekeeping School Announced
The Caldwell County Beekeepers Association will host a beekeeping course in March. This course is designed to teach beginning beekeepers …
Blue Ridge Women in Ag Announces Grant
Boone, North Carolina – Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) is calling for proposals for the 2015 Mary Boyer …
Farm School Develops Successful, Sustainable Farms
Are you interested in a small farm operation of your own? Ever wondered how to get started? Looking to …
Farm School Summit - August 28
Considering starting a small farm venture? Want to learn more about sustainable farming methods, small scale livestock and produce …
Organic Gardening
Ask any gardener what they consider to be organic gardening, and you’ll hear a variety of answers. If you …
Connecting With Local Foods in Caldwell County
Last week, I talked about some of the benefits of eating local. This week, I want to discuss how …
The Benefits of Being a Locavore
Are you a locavore? The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a locavore as someone who eats foods grown locally whenever possible. There …
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NC State Local Grass-Fed Beef Production Guidelines
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NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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NC State Local Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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Overview of NC State Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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Keeping Garden Chickens in North Carolina
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