farming

Jan 16, 2015

FARM COMMUNITY EXPLORES ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE

An upcoming conference helps farmers and food activists to prepare themselves for an uncertain, potentially unstable, future climate. 

Jan 12, 2015

3RD ANNUAL CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CONFERENCE COMING TO PITTSBORO

On Friday, February 6th, Abundance NC will host the third annual Climate Change Adaptation Conference for Farmers at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. 

Oct 23, 2014

NEW INITIATIVE TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD AND IMPROVE SMALL FARM VIABILITY

The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) and the Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA) Two of North Carolina’s largest farmer and local food advocacy organizations have teamed up for a new initiative. The project, called Connect2Direct, will improve access to local food and increase farmers; market sales across the state. 

Sep 10, 2014

FARM AID COMES TO RALEIGH

This Saturday, the iconic concert in support of family farms is coming to Raleigh. 

Aug 19, 2014

A NEW COMMUNITY MODEL BRINGS TOGETHER ELDERS AND YOUNG FARMERS

NC architect and co-housing pioneer Giles Blunden has a radical new idea that integrates a retirement community and a sustainable farm. 

Jul 23, 2014

HOG WASTE POWER PROTECTS WATER & PROVIDES CLEAN ENERGY TOO

A new anaerobic digestion facility near Bladenboro helps to tackle one of North Carolina's most intractable environmental challenges. 

Jul 14, 2014

DURHAM’S 100% LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE, IN-SEASON FLORIST

Fresh-cut flowers have become a global commodity. Pine State Flowers has a different vision. 

Jun 30, 2014

CAN NC’S STRAWBERRY INDUSTRY PROTECT SOIL HEALTH?

A new research project aims to replace routine fumigation with holistic, sustainable alternatives that protect soil health. 

Jun 13, 2014

REMEMBERING JOHN VOLLMER: A CHAMPION FOR THE SOIL

From selling agricultural chemicals to pioneering organic agriculture, John Vollmer was at the forefront of NC farming. 

May 5, 2014

LOCAL FOOD SALES SURGING IN WESTERN NC

New figures released by the government suggest a powerful revival of the local food economy is underway in Western NC.