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You all know the old saying, “April Shower brings may flowers”, right? Well, let’s add to that, “Spring brings …

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The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is one of the most important government agencies for farmer support. FSA has …

April 27, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Bertie County Extension Center 104 Lancaster Ave, Windsor, NC Join us to attend …

May 6, 2023 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NCVA Railroad – 214 N. Railroad St. Ahoskie, NC 27910 Join us …

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NC FarmLink is a program of NC State Extension that connects farmers, landowners, and service providers across North Carolina, …

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A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …


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This publication discusses and quantifies the economic benefits provided to communities when farmland and forestland …

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