North Carolina Agricultural Mediation Program

06/02/2026

NCAMP provides mediation for foreclosures, loan accelerations, and other disputes with the USDA. There is no charge for our assistance.

Visit ncamediation.org

06/02/2026

Register now for Small Farms Field Day | June 11, 2026
Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T invites growers, producers and community partners to a full day of practical, research-based education focused on production practices and farm management.
💠9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026
💠University Farm Pavilion, Greensboro, NC
💠Registration is required by June 1 at https://bit.ly/4tLGzwt
From h**p production and shiitake log inoculation to livestock management and produce preservation, this hands-on field day is packed with learning opportunities.

06/02/2026

Happy June! 🌼 We have lots of exciting workshops and webinars coming up this summer season, on topics including pest management, silvopasture, food safety, agritourism, farm business management, seed saving, and more. Hope to see you at an event soon!

Event descriptions and registration can be found on our website: https://carolinafarmstewards.org/events/

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Organic W**d Management Field Day
June 2 | 9am-2:30pm | Greensboro, NC | FREE

Virtual Farmer Meet-Up: IPM Deep-Dive: Spotted Wing Drosophila and Small Fruit Production in the Carolinas
June 2 | 12-1pm | Virtual | FREE

Silvopasture & Soil Health: Workshop and Farm Tour
June 12 | 9am-12pm | Burgaw, NC | FREE

Camping-Based Agritourism: How Hipcamp Can Unlock New Revenue for Farmers
June 22 | 4-5pm | Virtual | FREE

Beginner Seed Saving Workshop
June 30 | 4-7pm | Concord, NC | $10

Virtual Farmer Meet-Up: Dealing with Drought
July 7 | 12-1pm | Virtual | FREE

Food Safety and Quality Control for Fall Production: Post-Harvest Risk Management
July 23 | 4:30-6pm | Concord, NC | FREE

Farm Labor Wellness Check: Thriving in the Summer Sun
July 30 | 4:30-6pm | Virtual | FREE

Virtual Farmer Meet-Up: Budgeting for Organic Transition
August 4 | 12-1pm | Virtual | FREE

GAP Audit Preparation Webinar Series
August 10, 11, 13, 18, 20 | 4:30-6:30pm | Virtual | FREE

05/05/2026

💙💛 Small Farms Field Day is back — join us for a full day of practical, research-based learning for growers and producers!
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
📍 University Farm Pavilion, Greensboro, NC
🌱🍄🐓🐖 From h**p production and shiitake log inoculation to livestock management and produce preservation, this hands-on field day is packed with learning opportunities.
📝 Register by June 1 to save your spot at https://bit.ly/4tLGzwt
☔️ Rain or shine. 🥪 Lunch provided.

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05/05/2026

May-be we'll see you at an event sometime soon? 😉🌼
You know where to find us: carolinafarmstewards.org/events

Virtual Farmer Meet-Up: Water Best Practices
May 5 | 12-1pm | Virtual | FREE

Organic W**d Management for Diversified Farms Session 4: Integrated W**d Management
May 12 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual | FREE

Farm Food Safety & Post-Harvest Handling Basics
May 27 | 9am-12pm | Charleston, SC | FREE

Organic W**d Management for Diversified Farms Session 5: Organic W**d Management Field Day
June 2 | 9am-2:30pm | Greensboro, NC | FREE

Virtual Farmer Meet-Up: IPM Deep Dive
June 2 | 12-1pm | Virtual | FREE

Virtual Farmer Meet-Up: Dealing with Drought
July 7 | 12-1pm | Virtual | FREE

Virtual Farmer Meet-Up: Budgeting for Organic Transition
August 4 | 12-1pm | Virtual | FREE

GAP Audit Preparation Webinar Series
August 10, 11, 13, 18, 20 | 4:30-6:30pm | Virtual | FREE

2026 Sustainable Agriculture Conference
October 30 - November 1 | Winston-Salem, NC

04/30/2026

To learn more visit our website:
https://affiliate.wcu.edu/agriculturalmediation/ncamp/

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!🌏

04/22/2026

Celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer in D.C.! Women are essential to agriculture as leaders on and off the farm. Join us June 1-3, for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ACE Summit in Washington, D.C. This premier event is open to all women in agriculture and offers dynamic programming, equipping women with the skills to effectively advocate for agriculture, whether in their county, state, or on Capitol Hill.

🖊️ Register by May 6: https://bit.ly/41dbUf7.

American Farm Bureau Federation

04/17/2026

Registration is now open for Seeds & Soil: Rooted in Rural Resilience, an annual community partner networking and professional development event at Western Carolina University.

NC Rural Center President and CEO Patrick Woodie will be the keynote speaker for the event, which takes place June 10 at WCU's AK Hinds University Center in Cullowhee.

To register, visit: https://ow.ly/7Tl950YEFjZ

04/14/2026

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