STATESVILLE, N.C. — This Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, 2022, the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina are excited to announce a complimentary barbecue lunch for all veterans who served and are still serving in the Armed Forces. The Farm Credits will be partnering with award-winning barbecue restaurants including Prime Barbecue, Southern Smoke BBQ, and Buxton […]

BLACKSBURG, Va. — To showcase Virginia Cooperative Extension’s rich history of advancing the well-being of all Virginians since 1914, an interactive timeline was created to help visualize the many contributions of the 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions. Funded by an Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Sciences diversity grant, the timeline serves as an inclusive tool that community members […]

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Every year, thousands of Virginia’s producers gather at the Virginia Ag Expo to examine the latest trends and technologies in agriculture. This year, as the Virginia Tech Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture co-hosts a tent at the event, producers can learn about not only the current technologies available to them, but also the […]

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Fresh Georgia peaches are closer than ever. This summer, Pearson Farm introduces free two-day delivery for all peach orders. June until early August, Pearson Farm ships farm-fresh Georgia peaches throughout most of the continental United States.* Customers can select a variety of options picked straight from the family-owned orchards, including the […]

 JUNEAU, Wis. — For generations, dairy producers have focused on animal care and other factors to increase milk production and profits on their farms, but with volatility in commodity and input pricing in recent years, an effective marketing strategy is critical to a farm’s profitability and sustainability. A new course from Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) will provide […]