News

News items and links posted on site.

A Farm Worth Preserving? (News & Record) — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-02-24 12:42

News article from the Greensboro News & Record featuring efforts surrounding the Gerringer Farm in Gibsonville.

Black Farms Fade As a Generation Passes (News & Observer) — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-02-24 12:41

News & Observer story of farm loss in North Carolina.

Future Farmers Turn to Landscaping, Horticulture (Asheville Citizen Times) — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-02-24 12:51

Article on career choices of Future Farmers of America (FFA).

NCFTN and RMA Announce 2005 Partnership Agreement — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2005-11-16 10:04

North Carolina Farm Transition Network and USDA's Risk Management Agency announce the renewal of their ongoing risk management education partnership

NCFTN and RMA Announce Partnership — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-03-14 08:07

Announcement of renewed partneship between NCFTN and RMA for delivery of risk management education for the 2006 crop year related to farm succession planning

RMA Announces 2007 Nursery Insurance Deadline — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2006-05-12 02:26

RMA announces May 1, 2006 as the deadline for crop insurance covering North Carolina nursery products.

USDA Extends CRP Signup Deadline to April 28 — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2006-05-02 09:03

USDA's April 13 Announcement of CRP Signup and Re-enrollment Deadline Extension

Agriculture Law CLE to be held September 28, 2006 — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-03-14 08:09

 

President Signs Conservation Tax Extensions into Law — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2006-08-28 12:25

On August 17, President Bush signed into law the Pension Protection Act of 2006, which contains provisions expanding tax deductions for conservation easement donations through Dec. 31, 2007.

Asheville Paper Reports on Easement Donation by Cherokee County Farmer — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-03-26 10:46

Asheville Citizen-Times' John Boyle reports on cattle farmer Steve Whitmire's decision to donate an easement on his 860-acre farm.

RAFI-USA Announces 2007 Demonstration Awards for Innovative Farmers — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-03-26 11:27

The Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA) recently selected 15 North Carolina farmers and farmer groups to receive cost-share support from the 2007 Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund.

Congress Hears Testimony on Beginning Farmer Challenges — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-03-30 03:22

The director of the Land Stewardship Project’s (LSP) Farm Beginnings® program testified Tuesday before the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research about needed reforms to the 2007 Farm Bill that will help beginning farmers overcome barriers to getting started and succeeding.

NCFTN Staff Alumnus Publishes Farm Succession Research — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-05-08 12:44

Former NCFTN summer intern Brittany Whitmire has published her research into succession planning on farms in Greene County, North Carolina. The article summarizes her thesis research supporting her Masters of Public Administration from University of North Carolina Institute of Government.

Beginning Farmer Legislation Proposed in Congress — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-05-17 05:30

The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2007 was introduced May 16, 2007 in the US House and Senate. The bills are sponsored by Representatives Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) and Tim Walz (D-MN) in the House and, in the Senate, by Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) along with Committee Members Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Max Baucus (D-MT), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH)

ADFPTF Announces Grant Cycle — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-10-03 09:50

The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund has announced it's 2007 grant cycle

USDA Official to Discuss Farmland Equity Access Models — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-10-17 07:55

Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr will present to the Rural Center's November 30, 2008 meeting of the Agricultural Advancement Consortium.

Wisconsin Study Shows Life Satisfaction in Dairying — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-10-24 11:09

 

NORTH CAROLINA TREE FARM PROGRAM SCHEDULES FOREST LANDOWNER’S WORKSHOP IN NOVEMBER 2007 — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2007-12-31 11:48

A workshop for forestland owners sponsored by the North Carolina Tree Farm Program

Farm 501 for Women Series Announcement — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-04 01:44

 

LYFE Planning the Future of Your Farm Announcement — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-10 10:38

 

Cattle Management Series Targets New Beef Producers — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-07 11:47

Extension Beef Cattle Management Series Announcement

USDA Extends Lease Comment Period to January 17 — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-10 09:30

The USDA is seeking comments on the effects of lease arrangements on selected program eligibility

Classes Start for Orange County Farm Incubator — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-10 10:27

Orange County and NC State University College of Agriculture & Life Science announce an Incubator for beginning farmers at the Breeze Farm in Northern Orange County

NCFTN Partners with RMA to Produce Planning the Future of Your Farm Workshops — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-10 10:25

Workshops to help farmers and landowners develop a framework for decision-making about the future of their farms

FEA Warns AFBF: "1031 Changes Could Hurt Retiring Farmers" — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-21 09:59

The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following press release in the wake of its 89th annual convention in New Orleans.

Ag Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund January 2008 Update — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-24 06:44

The link below opens the January 2008 Update on developments relating to NCDA&CS' Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund

CCCC Wine Class Opens for Registration — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-24 06:54

Wine production class at Central Carolina Community College Sustainable Agriculture Program (Pittsboro) posts new start date of January 31st.

Lease of Development Rights Bill Introduced in Virginia — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-24 07:13

Below is the text of a Virginia bill to authorize the lease of development rights ("term easement"), similar to the term restriction on development contracts offered under the North Carolina Agriculture Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund.

Crop Insurance Signup Closes February 28 — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-24 10:42

News announcement from RMA.

Agri-Lite Enrollment Ends March 17 — by Andrew Branan — last modified 2008-01-24 11:04

RMA announcement that Agri-Lite signup closes on March 17, 2008.