Attention Poultry Producers: Mandatory NC Farm ID Number
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 CONTACT: Jen Kendrick, public information officer NCDA&CS …
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National Farmers Market Week - August 2-8, 2015
From the Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, Public Affairs Office: National Farmers Market Week (August 2 – 8, 2015) is a …
New Fact Sheet on NC Grains for Brewing and Distilling Available
Molly Hamilton and Dr. Chris Reberg-Horton of the Department of Crop Science at North Carolina State University have recently developed …
NCDA&CS Offers Organic Certification Cost-Share Assistance
“Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the cost of becoming certified or for recertification …
Release of New USDA Technical Report Series - Running a Food Hub
In April 2015, the USDA released the first volume of a new technical report series titled Running a Food …
Mobile Poultry Processing Unit Survey
Calling all pastured poultry producers and those interested in raising pastured poultry! Please participate in this 20-Second Survey to help us better …
Carolina Meat Conference Early-Bird Registration Now Open!
Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN for the Carolina Meat Conference Farmers, chefs, and industry leaders convene on October 12th-13th, 2015 …
Sweet Potato Weevil Quarantine Zones
On May 11, 2015, the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Plant Industry Division sent out a …
SNAP EBT Farmers Market Sign-Up Events
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP) …
NC Farm School Launches a New Website
“The NC Farm School program offers seven business-planning seminars taught by Agricultural Economists, which give farmers the tools to create …
USDA Releases New Report to Congress on Local and Regional Food Systems Trends in the U.S.
On January 29. 2015, the USDA Economic Research Service released a new report to Congress on local foods, titled …
NCDA&CS to Host Fifth Annual Workshop for Farmers Market Managers Feb. 20
Content from NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. “NCDA&CS to host fifth annual workshop for farmers market managers Feb. 20 Registration …
Pasture Pork Conference
Pasture Pork Conference, February 11-12, 2015 in Greensboro, NC. The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State …
January 2015 USDA Webinar - “Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) 102 – Audit Preparation."
“On January 22, 2015, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host a new webinar, “Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) 102 …
Local Food & Trends for 2015 Identified by the National Restaurant Association
Locally sourced food, including meat, seafood, and producer, was identified as top trends again in the National Restaurant Associations …
USDA Coordinating WIC and SNAP at Farmers Markets Networking Calls
USDA representatives coordinating WIC and SNAP at farmers markets across the nation are beginning to host networking calls on …
Survey - Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Needs
Your Input on Training and Resource Needs for Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program Grants The Regional …
Collards in the Cafeteria - First in a Series of Short Videos From the NC 10% Campaign
Sourcing 10% of your food locally can be a challenge, especially for larger institutions. Collards in the Cafeteria is …
Updates to ATTRA Publication: Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities
ATTRA: the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service has recently updated the publication Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities. “This guide …
Foothills Farm School Focuses on Developing Successful and Sustainable Farms
Foothills Farm School Focuses on Developing Successful and Sustainable Farms Lara L. Worden, Area Agriculture Agent, N.C. Cooperative Extension Are you …
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