Fence Law: When North Carolina Was the "Open Range"
[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: the piece below is not news, but rather a sidebar concerning development of North Carolina fence …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Produce Safety: North Carolina's Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the narrative below was written by Dr. Elena Toro Rogers, Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State …
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[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the final report discussed below – mandated by state statute – has been circulated in draft …
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[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: The article below is not a legal article per se, it nonetheless provides information useful to …
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In November, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA released the long-awaited opinion in the right to …
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The American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) recently hosted an online panel discussion on what lies ahead for farmers and …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
Do you have questions about well water? Are you a realtor or homeowner with a well? Then consider attending …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Saving Milk
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September/October Newsletter
See the link below for our most recent livestock/forages newsletter. Please contact our office at (919) 731-1525 or stefani.sykes@waynegov.com …
Southeastern Extension District Virtual Grain Links
Southeast Extension District Research and Demonstration Locations 2020 Corn Growth With Starter Fertilizer. Dr. Ron Heiniger Effect of Seed Treatment and …
Selling Local Meat Workshop
Have you ever wanted to sell your own meat? Not sure what the rules are? Register for an upcoming …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Wayne Livestock Shows
Although the Wayne County Fair is not happening, we are still having our livestock shows Oct 2–4, 2020. Please …
SNAP Benefits to Increase in Fiscal Year 2021
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
NC Residents Warned Not to Plant Unsolicited Foreign Seed Sent to Them
North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other foreign sources …
July-August Livestock Newsletter
See the PDF for our latest newsletter! Contact our office at 919-731-1525 with any questions regarding livestock, forages, and …
Last Week in Farm Law (June 13, 2020): Dicamba Order Update, NC "Ag Gag" Provisions Struck Down, and Atlantic Coast Pipeline "Continues"
The following few items take a cursory look at agricultural, environmental and natural resource law developments from the past …
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