Food Safety Training for Farmers’ Market Vendors

When:            Monday, April 22, 2013 3pm – 5pm Where:          Mitchell County Historic Courthouse, Downtown Bakersville  N.C. Good Farmers’ Market Practices is a new NC Cooperative MORE »Posted: 4/15/13

TRACTOR Meeting

The 2013 growing season is here and TRACTOR Food and Farms is about to reopen its doors.  In preparation for the season growers who would like sell produce through TRACTOR are required to attend MORE »Posted: 3/28/13

Farm Land Lease and Basic Transfer Strategies Workshop

TRACTOR and Mayland Community College Small Business Center will be hosting a class on Farm Land Leases and Basic Farm Transfer Strategies The class will be held at the Burnsville Town Center, Tuesday February MORE »Posted: 2/1/13

TRACTOR Growers’ Meeting

TRACTOR Food and Farms is gearing up for the 2013 growing season.  We have buyers–now we need growers!  If you are a small or large grower and want to work with TRACTOR, please attend MORE »Posted: 1/18/13

Is it the right time for me to sell my timber to avoid possible changes in the tax laws?

Date: 27 November 2012  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Are you considering to complete a timber sale before year’s end to avoid any new or unknown taxes such as the 3.8% Medicare surcharge on investment income MORE »Posted: 11/27/12

Thanksgiving Meal Last Minute Ideas

As you prepare for Thanksgiving meals, here are some quick ideas that help us toward the USDA MyPlate goal, vegetables and fruit covering ½ of our plate.   Vegetables and fruits can usually be quickly MORE »Posted: 11/15/12

Prepare Ahead for a Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner

Families are beginning to make plans for Thanksgiving dinner.  If you are responsible for preparation of a turkey, consider the number of guests to be served, the supplies needed, and safe handling procedures for MORE »Posted: 11/14/12

Preserving Grapes: Home Canned Juice

Grapes are are a wonderful fruit to enjoy all year long. If you happen to have a good crop of grapes this year, you can preserve those grapes as juice for a beverage or MORE »Posted: 9/7/12