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Upcoming Farm Tour at Waterdog Farms in Hurdle Mills, NC

October 14, 2015
Join us for a farm tour on October 18th at Waterdog Farms​ in Hurdle Mills, NC (1-3 pm). The farm received a grant from our Agricultural Reinvestment Fund this year to scale up production of their herbs and tea plants. Check out this growing farm-to-cup business and enjoy free samples of their tasty herbal teas.
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#TBT: Community Seed Bank Resource Kit

October 8, 2015
Almost 30 years ago in 1986, the Rural Advancement Fund produced a ‘community seed saving kit,’ titled the Community Seed Bank Resource Kit. There are many reasons why it is important to preserve regionally adapted seeds, especially concerning genetic conservation.
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A Renewed Call To Action

September 21, 2015
A new study by Kansas State University, North Dakota State University, and the USDA, documents major sweeping declines in US agricultural biodiversity over the last 34 years, with an overall decline in some regions and only two regions showing any increases.
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New Video: Do the Crop Hop, Y’all!

September 2, 2015
We started the Crop Hop three years ago, as a way to bring our community together to celebrate family farmers and farm advocates. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate here in the North Carolina Piedmont -- delicious food, talented local musicians, and a boot-stompin’ square dance -- sounds about right! Check out our new video for the event!
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Recording of Oil and Gas Leasing in North Carolina Webinar

August 31, 2015
In recent years, some NC landowners have been presented with the opportunity to sign oil and gas leases, which give companies the right to conduct hydraulic fracturing (fracking). At the same time, lawmakers have debated the merits of active oil and gas industries in NC, leading to new laws and regulations governing the industries.
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