Conservation Easements: Save the Date for Three Part Series, 12:30pm September 7, 14, 21
Please join this series of webinars on September 7, 14 and 21 at 12:30 p.m. for an update on …
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Farm Management: NCSFMRA Members Tour Shenandoah Valley Agriculture
In the last week of July, members of the North Carolina Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (NCSFMRA) …
Easy Biscuit Recipe With NC Wheat
Did you know that North Carolina wheat makes great biscuits? The type of wheat grown in our state, soft …
Contract Poultry: Comments Still Open on Proposed Integrator Disclosure Rules
There is still time to comment on the regulations proposed by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) concerning the level of …
Property Law: An Explanation of Ownership Rights in Property
The publication An Explanation of Ownership Rights in Property has been published by N.C. Cooperative Extension. This paper – …
Land Summit: Gaston Cooperative Extension Wraps Up 3 Part Series
Gaston County Cooperative Extension wrapped up its three part Your Land Your Legacy workshop series on Friday, April 22. The …
Food Safety Considerations After a Flood
Communities in Western North Carolina have recently experienced floodwater damage and need to know important food safety information as …
Word of Mouth: Verbal Farm Tenancies in North Carolina
Introduction When one inherits or purchases an interest in open farmland – particularly between March and November – chances are …
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 …
Have You Ever Made Eggs Benedict?
This 120+-year-old recipe is a luxurious addition to a brunch menu or Easter breakfast! It’s easy to make …
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 …
Preparing for Winter Storms
As winter weather makes its way to North Carolina, keep food safety in mind with these tips to prepare …
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 …
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 …
Swine Nuisance: Branan Discusses Recent 4th Circuit Opinion in McKiver v. Murphy Brown
In November, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA released the long-awaited opinion in the right to …
Farm Policy: AALA Panel Discusses Farming’s Future Under the 117th Congress and Biden Administration
The American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) recently hosted an online panel discussion on what lies ahead for farmers and …
Hemp Connections Rule Changes on January 1
12/31/2020 – When the pilot hemp program was initiated in North Carolina in 2017, there were no established ways …
Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
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Information Portals
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs - NC State Poultry Extension
- Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments
- Growing Small Farms - N.C. Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center
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