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Policy and Automation Are Key Solutions to Ag Labor Shortages

Published - August 28, 2026

From: NC State Extension
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NC State Extension Helps Aspiring Farmers Make Business-Savvy Decisions

Published - August 4, 2026

From: NC State Extension
Section 1: G.S. 106-740 — Public hearings on condemnation and rezoning of farmland
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: New Model Ordinance May Require Adoption

Published - February 4, 2026

From: Farm Law
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Forest and Rangeland Tax Conference: Duke University August 4-5 (Abstracts Due March 31)

Published - February 3, 2026

From: Farm Law
Farm Operating Limited Liability Company: $465,000 max; three members each $155,000 max
Farm Organizations: New Federal Law Simplifies Payment Limitations

Published - July 28, 2025

From: Farm Law
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Gate Disputes: North Carolina Court Affirms Law on Gates and Access Easements

Published - August 6, 2019

From: Farm Law
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2027 Program Dates Announced

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Executive Farm Management
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Introducing the 2026 EFM Class

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Executive Farm Management
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Recorded Webinar: End of Year Tax Planning

Published - October 27, 2025

From: Farm Law
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Planting the Next Generation: Timmy's Family Farm

Published - October 24, 2025

From: NC Farm School
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Pasture With Purpose: Jireh Family Farms

Published - September 9, 2025

From: NC Farm School
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From Pentagon to Pasture- Fidelis Fields Farm

Published - August 11, 2025

From: NC Farm School
Mid-Atlantic Ag and Resource Law Conference title over aerial farmland; Oct 28-29
Save the Date: Mid-Atlantic Agriculture Law Conference October 28-29

Published - July 23, 2025

From: Farm Law
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VA Tech: Brown Presents on Entities, Succession, and Taxes at Virginia Beef Cattle University

Published - July 23, 2025

From: Farm Law
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Heirs Property: Vance County Program Thursday July 24, 2025

Published - July 21, 2025

From: Farm Law
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Disaster Recovery: Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Sign-Up Announced (Repost From SAT)

Published - July 17, 2025

From: Farm Law
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