Business Planning and Operations
Got PPP Funds? Make Sure You’re Tracking Those Dollars
In June or July, the goal should be to have all the documentation at your fingertips to help make it easier for you to substantiate and maximize your loan forgiveness.
PIGGOTT: COVID-19 COULD HAVE LONG-TERM EFFECTS ON AG
In a new report from North Carolina State University, economist Nick Piggott says the pandemic’s impact on agriculture and food systems in North Carolina and the United States could be staggering.
New: 2020 Sweet Potato Enterprise Budget
Enterprise budgets help NC growers make informed planting and budgeting decisions for their operations.
Ag Tax Update
See Guido van der Hoeven's presentation.
New Publication: Valuing Buyer and Contract Characteristics
Findings from this study can benefit researchers and Cooperative Extension personnel who help to inform market development strategies for small scale specialty crop farmers.
Branan Discusses Employment Law Issues at Carolina Meat Conference
See Andrew's presentation on farm labor at animal operations.
Rejesus Presents on Crop Insurance Coverage for Industrial Hemp in 2020
RMA-administered crop insurance for hemp will be available in 2020 through the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy.
Hemp Law 101: The Regulation of Industrial Hemp
Topics include: the legal history of hemp; the need to clarify laws for farmers, producers and consumers; the impact of the 2018 Farm Bill; and remaining limitations.
Progression to total conservation tillage took time, but no regrets
Donny and Mark Lassiter are committed to conservation every step of the way.
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
Check out this video of NC Farm School in the field as well as interviews with recent Farm School graduates.