The Farmland Preservation Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture have reached a significant milestone with the closing of their 100th jointly funded agricultural conservation easement. The easement was recorded Wednesday, July 15, in Johnston County.
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WHO/WHAT: The Farmland Preservation Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will commemorate the recording of their 100th jointly funded agricultural conservation easement.
WHO/WHAT: The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee will hold a meeting to hear committee member reports and conduct other Sentinel Landscape business. WHEN: Tuesday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m.WHERE: Hall of Fame Room, Agriculture Building, 2 W. Edenton St., Raleigh.The public may also join the meeting via conference number 984-204-1487. The conference ID is 255 597 652, followed by the # key.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, NCDA&CS Farmland Preservation staff and stakeholders from across the state gathered in Raleigh Wednesday to hig
WHO/WHAT: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will address attendees and members of the media at 9:30 a.m. to kick off Farmland Preservation Advocacy Day.WHEN: Wednesday, May 13; 9 a.m. (Program begins at 9:30 a.m.)WHERE: Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Building - 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh
WHO/WHAT: The Farmland Preservation Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will hold Farmland Preservation Advocacy Day in Raleigh to highlight the importance of farmland preservation in the state and the demand for increased funding. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, division staff and stakeholders will appeal to state representatives, advocating for increased funding and support for farmland preservation in North Carolina. Goals of the day include:
WHO/WHAT: The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold an advisory committee meeting to:
WHO/WHAT: The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee will hold a meeting to hear committee member reports and conduct other Sentinel Landscape business. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m.WHERE: Hall of Fame Room, Agriculture Building -- 2 W. Edenton St., Raleigh.The public may also join in on the meeting via conference number 984-204-1487. The conference ID is 271 445 287, followed by the # key.
Starting Aug.1, county governments and conservation nonprofit groups may apply for grant funding from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund for farmland preservation projects. A new application format for all grant proposals is required this year. All interested applicants must complete the Intent to Apply section by Aug. 29 to be eligible to complete the full application.
WHO/WHAT:The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee will hold a meeting to hear committee member reports pertaining to Sentinel Landscape activities, a partner highlight on other Sentinel Landscape programs and any other Sentinel Landscape business. WHEN:Tuesday, June 9