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Release No. 124-24 WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2024 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding $82.3 million to 65...
Link: https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events Join us for "A Taste of Randolph Farm" at the VSU College of Agriculture Field Day. Discover diverse and innovative...
Link: https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events/2024/08/23-biochar-tour Bring a friend and join us in the beautiful town of Floyd for a special tour of one of...
Link: https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events/2024/08/22-plastic For over half a century, farmers have used plasticulture for increased crop yields, soil moisture retention, improved weed control, and...
Link: https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events/2024/08/20-small-farm-orientation This two-hour Zoom course is for new farmers with zero to five years of experience operating a farm. Ben...
Link: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56bb6533c2ea51c6431244f6/t/666b480abe252a6cfbdb3e0f/1718306828002/Cotton-Inc-081924.pdf Join the Small Farm Outreach Program for a tour of Cotton, Inc.'s international headquarters in Cary, NC. Learn about their...
Link: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56bb6533c2ea51c6431244f6/t/666734cd8ad5765a948904b0/1718039758965/Heirs-101-082824.pdf Discover Heirs Property 101: estate planning, land transition, access, and succession. Join us for an engaging training session designed to...
Link: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56bb6533c2ea51c6431244f6/t/6658a0e57e238f7d95f28511/1717084390070/Farm+Safety-083024.pdf Join us for a workshop on farm and farm equipment safety. Learn about practices to remain safe on the farm,...
Link: https://www.ext.vsu.edu/events/2024/08/21-whole-farm Whole Farm Planning helps beginning farmers maintain or improve profitability while enhancing their sustainability. With Whole Farm Planning, beginning farmers...
