Davidson County Government, which includes Cooperative Extension, will be closed on the following days:
Thursday, January 1
Monday, January 19
FACT's FACT's Fund-a-Farmer grants are now OPEN! The deadline to apply is Saturday January 3, 2026 @11:59pm ET
Grant awardees are announced at the end of February 2026 with fund dispersal the 2nd week in March. Projects should be completed by June 1, 2027 We have two different Fund-a-Farmer grant opportunities again this season: You can apply for both!
You can apply for either grant or both. If you are lucky enough to be awarded both grants, you will only receive funding for one. Learn more about each grant type on FACT's grant page.
Our Fund-a-Farmer grants are very competitive as such, each farm or individual can only be awarded a grant once every 2 years. This means if you received a grant in 2025 you’ll need to sit this year out. You are, however, eligible to apply for a Systems & Innovation Grant if your project fulfills the criteria.
The Southern Farm Show will be held February 4-6 at the NC State Fairgrounds. The Southern Farm Show is the largest agricultural expo in the Carolinas. It hosts over 400 exhibitors, agricultural meetings, and workshops.
NC Farm School helps new and transitioning farmers build profitable, sustainable farm businesses through hands-on training, farm visits, and expert guidance from NC State Extension.
Why Choose NC Farm School?
• Develop Your Farm Plan with Access to One-on-One Consultations as You Need
• Experience a State Extension Agriculture Network Leveraged to Help You
• Join a Community of Other Established and Aspiring Farmers
MARCH - JUNE 2026
Two locations:
Central Region (Durham, Orange, Guilford, & Alamance Counties)
South Central Region (Mecklenburg, Rowan, Iredell, & Cabarrus Counties)
Need Hay? NC Extension Offers New Online Hay Listing Service
NC State Extension, with the generous financial support of NC Farm Bureau and NC Cattlemen’s, has launched a new tool for connecting those needing hay with those who have hay to sell. The newly launched website, https://www.nchayfinder.com, allows you to search for hay by your zip code. You can then sort by distance, type of hay, or price. If you have hay for sale, you can create a listing by creating an account. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Drake.
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
