NC Farm School is focused on talking about the various details of crop production as it relates to understanding the cost and risk of starting an enterprise. We want you to utilize the agent in your county, the farmers you meet on field days, and the relationships you build in class to help guide you through that process. Here are some helpful resources that can be a great way to understand the crops that work well in North Carolina.

Weather Information

• First Fall Frost Dates
• Growing Season Length
• Frost/Freeze Protection

Tree Crops

• Forestry Management
• Organic Production
• Fruit Tree Production
• Figs
• Paw Paw
• Peaches
• Pears
• Pecans
• Oriental Persimmons

Small Fruit

• NCSU Small Fruit
• Small Scale Blueberries
  • Blueberry Pruning
• Strawberries
  • Preliminary Considerations
  • Production Schedule
  • Post Harvest
• Caneberry Production Guide

Vegetables

• Southeastern Veggie Handbook
• Southern Seed Exchange Growing Guide
• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Cabbage
• Herbs

Small Ruminant

• Sheep and Goat Start-up Guide

Poultry

• Pastured Poultry Start-Up Guide

Pastured Pork

• Outdoor Hog Production
• Outdoor Pork Basics

Beef

• Beef Guide

Don't see a crop or animal you are interested in? Email us at ncfarmschool@ncsu.edu and tell us what you need! Put "Production Info" in the subject line and we will email you with the resources you can use.