Most Small Farmers of the Year have spent decades in their fields. Not this year’s honoree.
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DUPLIN COUNTY GROWER IS TOP SMALL FARMER IN NORTH CAROLINA
Alumni Spotlight: Crystal Kyle, Ph.D.
Crystal Kyle, who earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the CAES, wears several hats in her quest to …
Plasticulture Rental Program Helps NC Small Farmers Increase Yields, Profits, and More
GREENSBORO, NC – Using plasticulture in production agriculture has been proven to increase yields and extend the growing season for …
CAES faculty will help lead new NIFA 1890 Center of Excellence for nutrition
CAES faculty will help to lead an 1890 Center of Excellence for Nutrition, Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life, a …
CAES cuts the ribbon on $6 million Extension and Research Farm Pavilion
“A dream 20 years in the making” was realized at N.C. A&T State University’s 492-acre farm as local, state and …
USDA awards college NEARLY $850,000 to provide help to N.C. small farmers
N.C. A&T’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences will be able to provide additional aid to small farmers across North …
SMALL FARMS WEEK PROMISES BIG FESTIVITIES
With the theme “Small Farms, Big Impact,” the 32nd annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will feature workshops, tours and farming …
DR. MISTY BLUE-TERRY RECEIVES APLU TOP HONOR IN EXTENSION EXCELLENCE
The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) has awarded Dr. Misty Blue-Terry, 4-H STEM specialist for Cooperative Extension at …
10 Easy Ways to Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Holiday
The holiday season is upon us! It’s a time of year is full of traditions, family gatherings and friendship reunions, …
NC AgrAbility Partnership helps keep farmers on the land they love
ROWAN COUNTY – On a hot and humid July day, Suzanne Ramsey was out on her Gator™ utility vehicle surveying …
Cheating Climate Change: Climate-resilient farming provides financial benefits for N.C. growers, study shows
Climate-resilient agriculture practices can help small farms in North Carolina adapt to a changing climate profitably, according to new research …
SMITH NAMED COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR
Dr. Claudette Smith, who has more than 35 years of experience in program planning, development and implementation, has been appointed …
Student and Community Farm grows healthy engagement
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ latest farming adventure isn’t just for researchers and established farmers or ranchers. At …
Recycling Innovation Keeps Pesticide Containers out of Landfills
Kim Hill knows that keeping plastic out of landfills is good for the environment and for her county’s bottom line.
Farmers dig into markets, finances at Extension leadership program
Small farmers from across the state joined N.C A&T’s Cooperative Extension specialists and community partners to learn market strategies and …
“Emerging crops” bamboo, ginger on display during Small Farms Field Day
More than 150 farmers, growers and other agriculture professionals came to the University Farm for the first time in two …