SERVE Communities

10/26/2024

NC AgVentures Farm Grants are NOW available for Family Farms and Community-based non-profit organizations working with family farms to include Farmer's Markets, Livestock Associations and Cooperative Extension partnership projects.

https://agventures.ces.ncsu.edu/grant-program/

10/12/2024

Attention North Carolina farmers and producers!!

The KEEP Program will be holding a 4-hour workshop in Jacksonville, NC with USDA staff and special guest Bob Etheridge, who is currently the State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency!

Come on down to speak directly with USDA staff about any questions or concerns you may have and receive individual technical assistance from them as well on various topics! We will also be holding a seed-saving workshop and an orchard planting workshop.

Please share and join us for a fun and educational day!! Anyone is welcome to join.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/GHQq1eZC0r and we look forward to seeing you there!

10/02/2024

We want to assist farmers in becoming more sustainable!

Join us on Tuesday, October 15th, from 11am-3pm onsite at the Old 30 Dirty Family Farm in . Learn about USDA resources, participate in the field, and more!

09/30/2024

Okay Folks make sure you available to hear the story behind BUGS. How we started and where we are today on Instagram live on October 10th from 4-4:45pm.

09/27/2024

If you are attending the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference this week, be sure to stop by Booth 1034 to chat with Kibri Everett, our favorite go-to expert on getting contracts, food security, environmental justice, and project collaborations! www.keyenvi.com

09/04/2024

🫵Are you a traditionally to***co-oriented farm looking to diversify? Are you just a full-time farmer with an idea for a new venture? 🌾Click through below to learn about the upcoming AgVentures grant program and start planning your application today! (Only the first 250 submissions will be considered, so the early bird gets the worm!!)💸

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NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program will offer a new round of grants Oct. 15th, 2024 Grant Program Overview NC AgVentures is an NC State Extension grant program that provides grants to North Carolina family farms, and community organizations such farmer associations and farm co-ops to develop new and i...

09/03/2024

The USDA announces $300k in Sheep Production & Marketing Grant Program funds. An incredible opportunity to revolutionize the sheep industry and provide sustainable solutions! Got an idea? Apply before Sept. 30, 2024.

https://www.ams.usda.gov/press-release/usda-announces-300000-funding-available-support-us-sheep-industry

09/02/2024

Join us for a day filled with valuable insights on marketing strategies, useful resources, and effective outreach techniques. Our speakers will share their knowledge and provide you with practical tips to help your farm thrive. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow farmers and learn from industry professionals. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!

Space is limited so be sure to register by scanning the QA Code or clicking the link below. Registration is free but is required.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-farmer-marketing-resources-outreach-workshop-tickets-1003342844457

We hope to see you there!

Feast Down East James Family Farm 2-Branch Farm Swayback Branch Family Farm

09/02/2024

On this Labor Day, we want to take a moment to honor and thank our farmers for your relentless hard work and dedication. Your commitment to the land and to the community provides us with the food that sustains us and the strength that drives us forward.

Thank you for all that you do, day in and day out. Wishing you a restful and well-deserved Labor Day.

08/26/2024

For the past six years the group has been growing food and getting it to people in need.

High above I-5 in downtown Seattle, you’ll find folks farming a one-and-a-half-acre oasis they call YES Farm. The farm is home base for a dedicated group of ...

08/25/2024

The Biden administration is sending out millions of dollars in relief checks to farmers who have faced discrimination, just ahead of an emergency request at a federal court to temporarily pause the program.

08/23/2024

We are thrilled to introduce you to the Knowledge, Education, and Elevation for Producers in North Carolina (KEEP-NC) project.

The purpose of this project is to assist underserved, military veteran farmers, including beginning farmers, in owning and operating successful farms.

This project is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Research Service, and led by SERVE Communities and Key Environmental Consulting.

Scan the QR code or click the link below to complete the interest form to get started !

We look forward to hearing from you! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QhZAM0r7okicslXFiwCS-KqBYzDK6qxHix9MRDoFIIBUN0VTSVZNRlFGMEhGRU02R1BIVzNGSENSVS4u

08/12/2024

Are you gardening or farming in an urban environment? USDA can help you start and grow your operation.

https://www.farmers.gov/your-business/urban-growers

Are you gardening or farming in an urban environment? USDA has resources that can help you start and grow your operation.

08/08/2024

It’s never too early to save the date! The most exciting week of the year will be !
Join us to see what’s NexT: The integration of agriculture and technology.

08/06/2024

7 tips to prepare your farm for a flood | Successful Farming

Here are seven ways to prepare ahead of time if your farm is in a flood-prone area.

08/01/2024

North Carolina joins farmers markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 4-10, 2024!

https://farmplanning.ces.ncsu.edu/2024/07/celebrating-national-farmers-market-week-2024/

Written by: Anne Elise Russell, Local Food Program Intern at NC State Extension North Carolina joins farmers markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 4-10, 2024! Use the Visit NC Farms App or visit your local Extension office to find a farmers market near yo...

07/13/2022