Events

The Small Farm Unit covers approximately 30 acres with a wide range of soil types, equipment, buildings, and educational focal points. The function of the unit is to model a systems-based approach within a whole farm context. Embedded within the farm design are ongoing research projects in systems rotation and other production topics relevant to…

Registration is now open for the 2023 Organic Commodities Field Day. This in-person event will cover new research on organic sunflower production including variety trials, pest management, nitrogen rate, and plant densities. We will also highlight new work on soy, organic fiber hemp production and more! This event is located at the Cherry Research Farm…

Join Melissa Bell: Center for Environmental Farming Systems Research, Outreach and Education and John Lyttle: NC Cooperative Extension, Durham County – Agriculture Agent (Small Farms & Local Foods) for the next installment of their Lunch and Learn Webinar series. They will discuss common agricultural weeds and a variety of weed management techniques, including prevention, cultural controls,…

This year's farm tour topics will include: corn variety trial, corn seeding rates, OVT review, and soybean updates.

The Mountain Research Station field day will cover topics such as livestock forage production, conventional and emerging crops, crop production, and equipment displays. Pesticide credits will be available. Free meal provided by Carolina Farm Credit and NC Farm Bureau.

The 2023 Blackland Farm Managers Tour will be held in Hyde County on August 2nd! This year’s tour is hosted by Middle Creek Farms in Engelhard (396 White Plains Rd, Engelhard, NC 27824). Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. and presentations in the field will begin at 8:30 a.m. A sponsored breakfast and lunch will…