Small Farms Week 2020
Because our face-to-face event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re sharing content – messages from dignitaries and educational resources – online for Small Farms Week 2020.
Several of the individuals who were scheduled to speak have provided written messages for the small farmers of North Carolina. They express sincere appreciation that we all share for the important contributions small farmers make to the state’s economy and well-being.
Messages for Small Farmers
- Jimmy Gentry, President, NC State Grange
- Rosalind Dale, Ed.D., Associate Dean and Extension Administrator, CAES, N.C. A&T
- Mohamed Ahmedna, Ph.D., Dean, CAES, N.C. A&T
We’re also sharing educational materials for small farmers. In addition to the resources below, there is additional content available on our COVID-19 resource page, covering youth and family, small-scale farms and gardens, nutrition and wellness, and household finance topics.
Educational Materials
- Optimal Nutrient Requirements for CBD Hemp in the Piedmont Region – Arnab Bhowmik, Ph.D., N.C. A&T
- Lambing and Kidding Management – Emily Cope, Ph.D., Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T
- Nutritional Management Strategies for Small Ruminants – Emily Cope, Ph.D., Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T
- Alternatives to Plastic Mulch - Randy Fulk, horticulture associate and plasticulture program coordinator
- Understanding the Produce Safety Rule (Video)
- How to Lay Plastic Mulch (Video)

