Find a Farm, Find Farmland, Zoom Webinar, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
What:Explore NC State Extension’s NC FarmLink’s web resource to 1) discover farmland available for lease or for sale across our region and 2) discover farmers who … Continue Reading
View ArticleNC Landowners Trust Farm Operators With Conservation Practices
While you may have heard the term ‘absentee landowner’, it might be more appropriate to use the term ‘non-operating landowner (NOL)’ as highlighted by … Continue Reading
View ArticleAre Your Specialty Crops Eligible for the CFAP Assistance?
5/22/2020 – Some of the specialty crop growers I work with are upset because they don’t think they are eligible for the new USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Progra … Continue Reading
View ArticleLand Use Trends, FarmLink Success Stories, Website
Webinar about general land management trends across the state, a handful of NC FarmLink success stories, and how to best use the website.Monday, June 15, 2020, 67:15 p.m.Regis … Continue Reading
View ArticleState of the State of Farmland in the US
North Carolina ranks 2nd nationwide for the amount of acres converted to a developed use for the years 2001 – 2016, with only Texas beating us out in this infamous ranki … Continue Reading
View ArticleRacial Equity: NC Farmers & Their Land
NC State University Chancellor Woodson recently stated that “We stand against and condemn white supremacy, racial injustice, and all forms of racism and discrimination.& … Continue Reading
View ArticleWestern NC FarmLink Office Has a New Home!
The Corona Virus crisis has changed all our lives in so many different ways. I believe many of us have experienced hardships and challenges but hopefully you have found silver … Continue Reading
View ArticleNew Farmland Owner in Guilford County Builds Relationships With Farm Neighbors
Renee Kennedy knew the beautiful farm house and 110 acres she had under contract to purchase in Pleasant Gardens, Guilford County was where she wanted her family to be, but sh … Continue Reading
View ArticleCan Rural Revitalization Be a Benefit From COVID-19?
There doesn’t appear to be any segment of our society that has been left untouched by COVID-19. Since COVID-19 emerged in March, many sectors of the US farm and food sys … Continue Reading
View ArticleWills & Heirs Property: Protecting Black-Owned Land
It might not be a simple or easy issue to talk about, but a better understanding of wills and heirs property can help North Carolina families regain and maintain the ability t … Continue Reading
View ArticleFarm Legacy and Estate Planning: Strategies for Risk, Resilience, and Culture
The Farmers Of Color Network at RAFI-USA recently hosted an exceptional group of farmers to talk about their individual and collective experiences on farming and estate planni … Continue Reading
View ArticleFarmland Opportunities This Month
We are thankful to all those landowners that have confidence in NC FarmLink and who currently have active profiles in our ‘self-service’ database. Contact us direc … Continue Reading
View Article$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 farmers and ranchers start up and grow their businesses.T … Continue Reading
View ArticleFarmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
Grant applications are now open for the second round of grants from the Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund at Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA. Support … Continue Reading
View ArticleCalling All Current & Future Farmer Veterans!
Consider participating in this educational conference to learn about resources available to North Carolina Farmer Veterans, gain some ideas on marketing your products, pick up … Continue Reading
View ArticleFarm Transition Tactics
William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues that families may face when considering passing the farm … Continue Reading
View ArticlePodcast!
Why are NC State Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talking about rapidly developing farmland? What are they trying to do about it? Podcast ava … Continue Reading
View ArticleNew ‘Buying a Farm’ Web Resource!
We are always seeking to enhance the resources that we offer on our website. The most recent addition is the Buying a Farm page that shares considerations and resources to hel … Continue Reading
View ArticleThe Gift of William
6/29/2021 – If we had an NC FarmLink flag, it would fly at half-mast this week to honor William Hamilton, the Western North Carolina Region Director. William passed away … Continue Reading
View ArticleHeirs’ Property Due Process Protections Under Consideration for NC
Often referred to as ‘dead capital’, heirs’ property results when a will is not prepared before a family passes away. This category of land is a subset of te … Continue Reading
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