Photos From the Chatham County Industrial Hemp Workshop
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center conducted an Industrial Hemp Workshop on February 28, 2019, at the Chatham …
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Not a Bad Day at the Office
Getting out on the land with landowners is one of the highlights of my position with NC FarmLink. I …
Local Food Program Team Workshop for Extension Agents April 9
The Economic Impacts Work Group of NC State Extension’s Local Food Program Team is hosting a workshop on Local Food …
Big Dreams Small Farms Educational Series Kicks Off in Caldwell County
The Big Dreams Small Farms educational series kicks off March 19, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at …
Industrial Hemp: FSA Reminds County Offices "No Loans on Hemp for 2019 Season"
The USDA Farm Service Agency today issued an update to state and county FSA offices regarding implementation of the …
FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
While the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human …
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