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Greene County Ag Center
There’s no doubt that agriculture is important to Greene County. Over two thirds of all the land in the county is made up of farms. Greene County is also one of the top ten counties in North Carolina for growing sweet potatoes, hogs, pigs, and turkeys.
This is the Ag Center, your online guide to running a successful farming business. Whether you’re starting a business from scratch or improving the one you already have, you’re in the right place. Get started by clicking on one of the links below or to the left.
Beyond Tobacco
In days gone past, a farmer growing tobacco was guaranteed to sell his or her crop at a set price. That is no longer the case. Now tobacco is treated just like any other crop, which means that the farmer must now consider whether or not to stay in the tobacco market. This section can help those farmers that choose to move beyond tobacco. If you were a tobacco farmer before the tobacco quota was lifted, you know that farming without a tobacco quota is a very different experience.
Succession Planning
Planning for Your Farm’s Leadership in the Next Generation The number of farm operators continues to decrease while their average age is on the rise! Thirty years ago, the eldest son probably replaced his dad as the farm manager. Today, that’s not necessarily the case. In order for today’s farms to survive in the next decade, they need strong, competent leadership, especially during times of inter-generational transitions.
