For almost any enterprise a North Carolina farmer decides to implement, NC State Extension offers production guidelines that are proven by land-grant university research and/or endorsed by Extension specialists. This page contains links to the key production guide or resource for almost any enterprise that a North Carolina farmer might consider.
Also note that extra caution should be exercised when contemplating an enterprise when no Cooperative Extension endorsed production methods are available, as it may be so new that reliable production guidelines have not been established, or it may not be adapted to North Carolina growing conditions.
The N.C. Cooperative Extension website also hosts topic-based portals for most enterprises, with comprehensive references and timely updates. Several are listed below, or click “Topics” at the top of this page for a complete list.
Resources for Small-Scale Growers (Items with * created by NC Farm School)
- Agritourism for Small Farms in North Carolina *
- Market Gardens For Small Farms in North Carolina *
- Pastured Pork For Small Farms in North Carolina *
- Pastured Poultry For Small Farms in North Carolina *
- Sheep and Goat Production for Small Farms in North Carolina *
- Small Orchard
- Small Woodlot
Production Resources for Growers Large and Small
- Aquaculture
- Blackberry and Raspberry Production
- Blueberry Production
- Christmas Trees
- Cut Flowers
- Forage Production
- Grape Production
- Medicinal Herbs
- Mushroom
- Nursery/Greenhouse
- Pecan Production in NC
- Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
- Specialty Grains
- Strawberry production
N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TOPIC PORTALS
- Apples
- Aquaculture
- Beef Cattle
- Blackberry & Raspberry
- Blueberries
- Christmas Tree
- Cucurbits
- Corn
- Cotton
- Cut Flowers
- Feed Milling
- Forages
- Grapes
- Industrial Hemp
- Organic Commodities
- Peaches
- Peanuts
- Poinsettias
- Poultry
- Small Grains
- Small Ruminants
- Stevia
- Strawberries
- Swine
- Tobacco
- Vegetables
Also check out the following portals:
*Note that following recommended production methods does not guarantee profitability, and there is no substitute for a comprehensive business plan.
