Resources For Producers
Agrisafe Helpline
The AgriStress Helpline is a free and confidential crisis and support line that you can call or text 24/7, and interpretation services are provided in 160 languages. The helpline is answered by trained professionals who can offer support and/or help you find mental health resources in your area. We know that agriculture is unique – that is why our crisis specialists have received training on the factors that impact people working in agriculture.
Asbestos.com
Agricultural workers and farmers work on farms to produce crops, livestock and dairy products. Farmers are at risk of exposure to asbestos through soil, vermiculite and products on farming equipment and machinery. Our organization provides free informational books, packets and a Patient Advocacy program that works 1-on-1 with individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is a nonprofit based in Asheville, North Carolina, serving the Southern Appalachian region. Our mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.
Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture helps build an equitable, sustainable High Country local food system by supporting producers and cultivating community connections that educate, inspire, and increase the demand for local food.
Farm Bureau North Carolina
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was formed in 1936 as a non-profit general farm organization to serve farmers and provide a unified voice for the interests and needs of the farming community. Today, North Carolina Farm Bureau serves as an advocate for our members at the local, state, national, and international levels – providing educational, economic, public affairs, marketing, and various other services to our members. Over the years, North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation has grown into the largest general farm organization in the state with more than 500,000 member families, yet we remain true to our grassroots heritage and steadfast in our mission to advocate for farm and rural families.
National Black Farmers Association
The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is a non-profit organization representing African American farmers and their families in the United States. As an association, it serves tens of thousands of members nationwide. NBFA’s education and advocacy efforts have been focused on civil rights, land retention, access to public and private loans, education and agricultural training, and rural economic development for black and other small farmers.
Organic Growers School
Organic Growers School is the premier provider of practical and affordable organic education in the Southern Appalachians, building a vibrant food & farming community by boosting the success of organic home growers and farmers in our region. Our hands-on training, workshops, conferences, and partnerships inspire, educate, and support people to farm, garden, and live organically.
RAFI USA
Working across agricultural sectors and collaboratively through coalitions, RAFI-USA combines on–the-ground practical services and policy advocacy to ensure farmers have access to the tools they need to make the right choices for their farms and families as well as for their communities and the environment.
Virginia Association for Biological Farming
The Virginia Association for Biological Farming (VABF) encompasses a community of farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, students, teachers, researchers, and general supporters of local and sustainable food systems.
Virginia Agribusiness Council
The Virginia Agribusiness Council is a non-profit member organization committed to representing the agriculture and forest industries in the Commonwealth with a unified voice through effective government relations efforts. It advocates for the business interests of the diversified industry of agriculture and forestry.
Virginia Farm Link
Virginia Farm Link connects farm owners interested in exiting agriculture with those seeking farms and farm businesses.
Virginia Grain Producers Association
The Virginia Grain Producers Association (VGPA) represents Virginia’s corn and small grains producers. Our association’s resources combined with staff and Board efforts include leadership meetings and travel, five annual events and producer programs implemented to support busy grain producers and Virginia’s corn and small grains industries.
Virginia State Dairymen’s Association
The Virginia State Dairymen’s Association was founded in 1907. The goal of the VSDA is to represent and promote the dairy industry in Virginia. The VSDA is a member-organization that spans the state of Virginia and represents its member’s views on a state and federal level. We are committed to ensuring a profitable and sustainable dairy industry here in Virginia.
Appalachian Harvest Food Hub
Appalachian Harvest is Appalachian Sustainable Development’s rural food hub. Our food hub assisted growers by transitioning them from tobacco to produce, allowing them to remain on their family farms. We provide GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification training, assist with organic certifications, and provide them with much-needed, year-round technical support.
Carolina Farm Stewardship
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is a farmer-driven, membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps people in North and South Carolina grow and enjoy local, organic food. Founded in 1979, CFSA is the oldest and largest sustainable agriculture organization in the Southeast.
Conservation Trust For North Carolina
Conservation Trust for North Carolina seeks to inspire and enable people to build resilient, just communities.
Farmer Incubator Program
Farmer Incubator Program is a critical part of the Farmland Access Service, providing land to initiate or expand agricultural businesses. Participants can spend up to five years in the program. There are two operations successfully producing on the farm, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Farmer Resource Network
The Farmer Resource Network is a free search tool that can be used to find organizations and resources that are useful for farmers, agricultural service providers, farmworkers, farm communities, and farming families across the United States.
NC Farm Link
NC Farm Link is a program of NC State Extension that connects farmers, landowners, and service providers across North Carolina, helping to grow the state’s agriculture industry. NC FarmLink maintains databases of available farmland and farmers looking for land and works with landowners and farmers to ensure an appropriate and lasting match is made.
NC Extension Offices
The N.C. Cooperative Extension has offices in all 100 North Carolina counties and with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Find your local extension center’s using the link.
Virginia Natural Resources Conservation
Virginia farmers, cattle producers, and forest landowners are the true experts on their operations. We don’t mandate conservation activities but instead work collaboratively to develop strategies for achieving their goals and vision. We value our role as trusted advisors and customize our approach for each operation We’re also strong advocates for locally-led conservation, closely collaborating with our sister agencies, state and local governments and advocacy groups to protect Virginia’s precious natural resources.
NC Farm Service Agency
The North Carolina Farm Service Agency (FSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that serves all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA serves all 100 counties utilizing 72 county offices.
Virginia Farm Service Agency
The Virginia Farm Service Agency (FSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that serves all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA serves all 100 counties utilizing 72 county offices.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension brings the resources of Virginia’s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, to the people of the commonwealth. Our Extension agents and specialists form a network of educators whose classrooms are the communities, homes, and businesses of Virginia, where they bring research-based solutions to the problems facing Virginians today. We are a product of cooperation among local, state, and federal governments in partnership with tens of thousands of citizens, who, through local Extension Leadership Councils, help design, implement, and evaluate our needs-driven programs.
Virginia Crop Production Association
The Virginia Crop Production Association Inc. is a non-profit organization comprised of Retailers, Distributors, Basic suppliers, Chemical and Fertilizer Custom Applicators, Certified Crop Advisors, Nutrient Management Planners, University and Extension individuals, and State government officials. Our organization promotes education, training, and product safety at all levels and invests in the future of agriculture.
Agrisafe Helpline
The AgriStress Helpline is a free and confidential crisis and support line that you can call or text 24/7, and interpretation services are provided in 160 languages. The helpline is answered by trained professionals who can offer support and/or help you find mental health resources in your area. We know that agriculture is unique – that is why our crisis specialists have received training on the factors that impact people working in agriculture.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is a nonprofit based in Asheville, North Carolina, serving the Southern Appalachian region. Our mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.
Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture helps build an equitable, sustainable High Country local food system by supporting producers and cultivating community connections that educate, inspire, and increase the demand for local food.
Farm Bureau North Carolina
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was formed in 1936 as a non-profit general farm organization to serve farmers and provide a unified voice for the interests and needs of the farming community. Today, North Carolina Farm Bureau serves as an advocate for our members at the local, state, national, and international levels – providing educational, economic, public affairs, marketing, and various other services to our members. Over the years, North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation has grown into the largest general farm organization in the state with more than 500,000 member families, yet we remain true to our grassroots heritage and steadfast in our mission to advocate for farm and rural families.
National Black Farmers Association
The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is a non-profit organization representing African American farmers and their families in the United States. As an association, it serves tens of thousands of members nationwide. NBFA’s education and advocacy efforts have been focused on civil rights, land retention, access to public and private loans, education and agricultural training, and rural economic development for black and other small farmers.
Organic Growers School
Organic Growers School is the premier provider of practical and affordable organic education in the Southern Appalachians, building a vibrant food & farming community by boosting the success of organic home growers and farmers in our region. Our hands-on training, workshops, conferences, and partnerships inspire, educate, and support people to farm, garden, and live organically.
RAFI USA
Working across agricultural sectors and collaboratively through coalitions, RAFI-USA combines on–the-ground practical services and policy advocacy to ensure farmers have access to the tools they need to make the right choices for their farms and families as well as for their communities and the environment.
Virginia Association for Biological Farming
The Virginia Association for Biological Farming (VABF) encompasses a community of farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, students, teachers, researchers, and general supporters of local and sustainable food systems.
Virginia Agribusiness Council
The Virginia Agribusiness Council is a non-profit member organization committed to representing the agriculture and forest industries in the Commonwealth with a unified voice through effective government relations efforts. It advocates for the business interests of the diversified industry of agriculture and forestry.
Virginia Farm Link
Virginia Farm Link connects farm owners interested in exiting agriculture with those seeking farms and farm businesses.
Virginia Grain Producers Association
The Virginia Grain Producers Association (VGPA) represents Virginia’s corn and small grains producers. Our association’s resources combined with staff and Board efforts include leadership meetings and travel, five annual events and producer programs implemented to support busy grain producers and Virginia’s corn and small grains industries.
Virginia State Dairymen’s Association
The Virginia State Dairymen’s Association was founded in 1907. The goal of the VSDA is to represent and promote the dairy industry in Virginia. The VSDA is a member-organization that spans the state of Virginia and represents its member’s views on a state and federal level. We are committed to ensuring a profitable and sustainable dairy industry here in Virginia.
Appalachian Harvest Food Hub
Appalachian Harvest is Appalachian Sustainable Development’s rural food hub. Our food hub assisted growers by transitioning them from tobacco to produce, allowing them to remain on their family farms. We provide GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification training, assist with organic certifications, and provide them with much-needed, year-round technical support.
Carolina Farm Stewardship
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is a farmer-driven, membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps people in North and South Carolina grow and enjoy local, organic food. Founded in 1979, CFSA is the oldest and largest sustainable agriculture organization in the Southeast.
Conservation Trust For North Carolina
Conservation Trust for North Carolina seeks to inspire and enable people to build resilient, just communities.
Farmer Incubator Program
Farmer Incubator Program is a critical part of the Farmland Access Service, providing land to initiate or expand agricultural businesses. Participants can spend up to five years in the program. There are two operations successfully producing on the farm, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Farmer Resource Network
The Farmer Resource Network is a free search tool that can be used to find organizations and resources that are useful for farmers, agricultural service providers, farmworkers, farm communities, and farming families across the United States.
NC Farm Link
NC Farm Link is a program of NC State Extension that connects farmers, landowners, and service providers across North Carolina, helping to grow the state’s agriculture industry. NC FarmLink maintains databases of available farmland and farmers looking for land and works with landowners and farmers to ensure an appropriate and lasting match is made.
NC Extension Offices
The N.C. Cooperative Extension has offices in all 100 North Carolina counties and with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Find your local extension center’s using the link.
Virginia Natural Resources Conservation
Virginia farmers, cattle producers, and forest landowners are the true experts on their operations. We don’t mandate conservation activities but instead work collaboratively to develop strategies for achieving their goals and vision. We value our role as trusted advisors and customize our approach for each operation We’re also strong advocates for locally-led conservation, closely collaborating with our sister agencies, state and local governments and advocacy groups to protect Virginia’s precious natural resources.
NC Farm Service Agency
The North Carolina Farm Service Agency (FSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that serves all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA serves all 100 counties utilizing 72 county offices.
Virginia Farm Service Agency
The Virginia Farm Service Agency (FSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that serves all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA serves all 100 counties utilizing 72 county offices.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension brings the resources of Virginia’s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, to the people of the commonwealth. Our Extension agents and specialists form a network of educators whose classrooms are the communities, homes, and businesses of Virginia, where they bring research-based solutions to the problems facing Virginians today. We are a product of cooperation among local, state, and federal governments in partnership with tens of thousands of citizens, who, through local Extension Leadership Councils, help design, implement, and evaluate our needs-driven programs.
Virginia Crop Production Association
The Virginia Crop Production Association Inc. is a non-profit organization comprised of Retailers, Distributors, Basic suppliers, Chemical and Fertilizer Custom Applicators, Certified Crop Advisors, Nutrient Management Planners, University and Extension individuals, and State government officials. Our organization promotes education, training, and product safety at all levels and invests in the future of agriculture.
Agrisafe Helpline
The AgriStress Helpline is a free and confidential crisis and support line that you can call or text 24/7, and interpretation services are provided in 160 languages. The helpline is answered by trained professionals who can offer support and/or help you find mental health resources in your area. We know that agriculture is unique – that is why our crisis specialists have received training on the factors that impact people working in agriculture.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is a nonprofit based in Asheville, North Carolina, serving the Southern Appalachian region. Our mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.
Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture helps build an equitable, sustainable High Country local food system by supporting producers and cultivating community connections that educate, inspire, and increase the demand for local food.
Farm Bureau North Carolina
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was formed in 1936 as a non-profit general farm organization to serve farmers and provide a unified voice for the interests and needs of the farming community. Today, North Carolina Farm Bureau serves as an advocate for our members at the local, state, national, and international levels – providing educational, economic, public affairs, marketing, and various other services to our members. Over the years, North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation has grown into the largest general farm organization in the state with more than 500,000 member families, yet we remain true to our grassroots heritage and steadfast in our mission to advocate for farm and rural families.
National Black Farmers Association
The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is a non-profit organization representing African American farmers and their families in the United States. As an association, it serves tens of thousands of members nationwide. NBFA’s education and advocacy efforts have been focused on civil rights, land retention, access to public and private loans, education and agricultural training, and rural economic development for black and other small farmers.
Organic Growers School
Organic Growers School is the premier provider of practical and affordable organic education in the Southern Appalachians, building a vibrant food & farming community by boosting the success of organic home growers and farmers in our region. Our hands-on training, workshops, conferences, and partnerships inspire, educate, and support people to farm, garden, and live organically.
RAFI USA
Working across agricultural sectors and collaboratively through coalitions, RAFI-USA combines on–the-ground practical services and policy advocacy to ensure farmers have access to the tools they need to make the right choices for their farms and families as well as for their communities and the environment.
Virginia Association for Biological Farming
The Virginia Association for Biological Farming (VABF) encompasses a community of farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, students, teachers, researchers, and general supporters of local and sustainable food systems.
Virginia Agribusiness Council
The Virginia Agribusiness Council is a non-profit member organization committed to representing the agriculture and forest industries in the Commonwealth with a unified voice through effective government relations efforts. It advocates for the business interests of the diversified industry of agriculture and forestry.
Virginia Farm Link
Virginia Farm Link connects farm owners interested in exiting agriculture with those seeking farms and farm businesses.
Virginia Grain Producers Association
The Virginia Grain Producers Association (VGPA) represents Virginia’s corn and small grains producers. Our association’s resources combined with staff and Board efforts include leadership meetings and travel, five annual events and producer programs implemented to support busy grain producers and Virginia’s corn and small grains industries.
Virginia State Dairymen’s Association
The Virginia State Dairymen’s Association was founded in 1907. The goal of the VSDA is to represent and promote the dairy industry in Virginia. The VSDA is a member-organization that spans the state of Virginia and represents its member’s views on a state and federal level. We are committed to ensuring a profitable and sustainable dairy industry here in Virginia.
Appalachian Harvest Food Hub
Appalachian Harvest is Appalachian Sustainable Development’s rural food hub. Our food hub assisted growers by transitioning them from tobacco to produce, allowing them to remain on their family farms. We provide GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification training, assist with organic certifications, and provide them with much-needed, year-round technical support.
Carolina Farm Stewardship
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is a farmer-driven, membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps people in North and South Carolina grow and enjoy local, organic food. Founded in 1979, CFSA is the oldest and largest sustainable agriculture organization in the Southeast.
Conservation Trust For North Carolina
Conservation Trust for North Carolina seeks to inspire and enable people to build resilient, just communities.
Farmer Incubator Program
Farmer Incubator Program is a critical part of the Farmland Access Service, providing land to initiate or expand agricultural businesses. Participants can spend up to five years in the program. There are two operations successfully producing on the farm, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Farmer Resource Network
The Farmer Resource Network is a free search tool that can be used to find organizations and resources that are useful for farmers, agricultural service providers, farmworkers, farm communities, and farming families across the United States.
NC Farm Link
NC Farm Link is a program of NC State Extension that connects farmers, landowners, and service providers across North Carolina, helping to grow the state’s agriculture industry. NC FarmLink maintains databases of available farmland and farmers looking for land and works with landowners and farmers to ensure an appropriate and lasting match is made.
NC Extension Offices
The N.C. Cooperative Extension has offices in all 100 North Carolina counties and with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Find your local extension center’s using the link.
Virginia Natural Resources Conservation
Virginia farmers, cattle producers, and forest landowners are the true experts on their operations. We don’t mandate conservation activities but instead work collaboratively to develop strategies for achieving their goals and vision. We value our role as trusted advisors and customize our approach for each operation We’re also strong advocates for locally-led conservation, closely collaborating with our sister agencies, state and local governments and advocacy groups to protect Virginia’s precious natural resources.
NC Farm Service Agency
The North Carolina Farm Service Agency (FSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that serves all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA serves all 100 counties utilizing 72 county offices.
Virginia Farm Service Agency
The Virginia Farm Service Agency (FSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that serves all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA serves all 100 counties utilizing 72 county offices.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension brings the resources of Virginia’s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, to the people of the commonwealth. Our Extension agents and specialists form a network of educators whose classrooms are the communities, homes, and businesses of Virginia, where they bring research-based solutions to the problems facing Virginians today. We are a product of cooperation among local, state, and federal governments in partnership with tens of thousands of citizens, who, through local Extension Leadership Councils, help design, implement, and evaluate our needs-driven programs.
Virginia Crop Production Association
The Virginia Crop Production Association Inc. is a non-profit organization comprised of Retailers, Distributors, Basic suppliers, Chemical and Fertilizer Custom Applicators, Certified Crop Advisors, Nutrient Management Planners, University and Extension individuals, and State government officials. Our organization promotes education, training, and product safety at all levels and invests in the future of agriculture.
Recent Organization Highlights
NCAMP Attends Heirs’ Property Train-the-Trainer Workshop to Enhance Mediation in Farm Successions
On October 29 & 30, 2024 “Understanding Heirs’ Property at the Community Level” Train-the-Trainer Workshop was held in Raleigh, NC. The event was sponsored by USDA’s Farm Service Agency and presenting partners. NCAMP and FARM-VA’s Mediation Director, Bob Holbert, was in attendance along with mediators Wanda Braithwaite-Baril, Kathy Marth, Andy Silver, and Shannon Sneary-Alabanza. The very informative and helpful instruction was presented in three parts: 1) Overview of what is heirs’ property; 2) Strategies to prevent land from becoming heirs’ property, and 3) Resolution of current land tracts falling under this designation. The training will be invaluable for our two state certified mediation programs as our involvement and work in farm successions continued in all counties of Virginia and North Carolina.
NCAMP and NC Bar Association Discuss Mediation for Farm Nuisance and Succession Cases
On Monday, October 28, 2024, NCAMP Mediation Director, Bob Holbert met with John Hahn, head of the Agriculture Committee of the NC Bar Association, in Raleigh, NC. Farm nuissance cases and the current DRC voluntary mediation program were discussed, along with Farm Succession facilitations. Synergies between NCAMP’s mission and the bar were explored.
NCAMP Showcases Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture at the 39th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference
NCAMP participated in the trade show affiliated with the 39th Sustainable Agriculture Conference in Durham, NC on November 2-4. This annual exchange of information and knowledge provides an exceptional experience for producers and industry associates that advances sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.
If you would like more information about mediation services in either North Carolina or Virginia, please contact our staff to learn more.