Business Planning and Operations

Agricultural Contracts

The programs on contracts have been in the area of production contracts for broiler, hogs and beef. They have investigated integrator-grower relations, regulation and vertical integration.

Agricultural Labor

NC State has one of very few labor economists with an extension appointment. This program provides information related to agricultural labor in North Carolina, the U.S. Southeast region, and, more generally, the United States. The data and research findings aim to help farms and agricultural businesses make better-informed decisions and strategic plans regarding hiring, training, and retaining agricultural workers.

Business Development

The Business Development Page supports new business ventures and direct marketing opportunities by providing business training and support in areas of new business/enterprise development.

Crop Insurance

there is a long history of applied research and extension efforts focusing on agricultural policy analysis, risk management, and crop insurance. Our extension specialist provide important information and resources regarding these issues that affect North Carolina.

Enterprise Budgets

Our extension specialist supplies the updated tools and resources required to help North Carolina farmers make informed planting decisions.

Estate Planning and Farm Transition

These resources are designed to help you put your estate planning decisions down on paper in their proper form to give them legal effect. They are also meant to help you enhance your benefit from private legal services and to revisit written plans when necessary.

Extension Farm Management Program

This program has been designed for large, family-owned operations across the Southeast with curriculum focused on the management aspects of the operation which is adaptable for all operations of any size, scale and commodity focus.

NC Farm School

North Carolina Farm School (NCFS) is a unique strategic business planning program for aspiring, new, or transitioning farmers. Our mission is increasing the number of successful farms in North Carolina. We are a network of extension specialists, extension agents, and local farmers.

North Carolina Society for Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers

The NCSFMRA is a forum for all sectors of agriculture to come together and focus on the land that supports their livelihood providing food, fiber, and fuel.

Taxes

Our specialists provide educational information regarding income tax issues for farmers, land owners and citizens of North Carolina.