by Barb Baranski | May 22, 2022
Across rural NC, many communities are locked in a downward economic spiral. This struggle is partly due to a changing economy and the downturn in tobacco. To compete in today’s global market, family farms must explore innovative strategies to improve the economics of...
by Barb Baranski | May 22, 2022
The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Inc. will continue the NC Agventures program on behalf of NC State Extension. The program will award cost-share grants to family farms for projects to diversify, expand or enhance their agricultural operations. The overall...
by Barb Baranski | May 22, 2022
The Town of Elkin’s Main Street Advisory Board will contract a local awning company to add approximately 1500 SF of extended coverage around three additional sides of the current farmers market shelter, using retractable awnings. The awnings will provide additional...
