News
N.C.’s Export Niche Grows
What started out as a 15-acre experiment for family-owned Scott Farms has turned into a profitable export crop. Hear from Dewey Scott and Blake Brown about the status of the sweetpotato industry in NC.
People, Generations, and Land – NC Farm School 2022
Bianca and Paris Sharpe are keeping the farm going and in the family with the help of NC Farm School.
Students Find Their Strengths With Noodles and Marshmallows
Students learned how to identify their own strengths as well as the strengths of their teammates during a competitive group activity.
New Extension Fact Sheets Published on Farm Liability
N.C. Cooperative Extension has published two new fact sheets regarding a farm operator’s or landowner’s liability for injuries to the public on and off the farm.
Futures and Price Risk Management Webinar Presentation
Schweizer's presentation includes information about grain marketing, hedging, basis and futures.
Q&A with JunJie Wu
Learn more about JunJie Wu, the new department head of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
Climate Change and Agriculture
Agriculture is, of course, affected greatly by storms, droughts, floods, heat and cold, and that makes it vulnerable to climate change. Experts discuss how climate changes affects North Carolina ag, how ag affects climate change, and how the industry can help address it.
Gary Bullen: Reflection and Advice Ahead of Retirement
Gary Bullen is the director of NC Farm School and later this month will retire after 22 years of service to NC State University.
Watch: North Carolina Dairy Industry Is Grade A
Got milk? In North Carolina, yes, we do! About 900 million pounds of it annually. Find out what NC State is doing to grow the industry.
Bacon May Disappear in California as Pig Rules Take Effect
Barry Goodwin, an economist at North Carolina State University, estimated the extra costs at 15% more per animal for a farm with 1,000 breeding pigs.