Small Farms Week

Small Farms Week runs March 21 - 27, 2010 at NC A&T University in Greensboro. This annual event is designed to recognize a farmer who exemplifies success, innovation and leadership in small-scale agriculture. Small farms are described as those with a net farm income of $100,000 or less. 2009 Small Farmer of the Year was John L. Council Farms of Hoke County. Their 68-acre farm produces pasture-raised hogs, chickens and turkeys, cows, goats and rabbits. They also produce hay and vegetables. This year's award will be presented on March 24 during Small Farms Week in Greensboro. Programs are scheduled for the entire 7 day run of this week. A good educational opportunity to see NC A&T's operations and the research they are involved in.