GREENSBORO N.C. -
This may sound like a contradiction in terms, but small farming is bigger than ever in the Piedmont. Thursday, North Carolina A&T State University held it's annual Small Farms Field Day. It's a chance for people interested in using their green thumbs the chance to talk with the experts.
From spotlighting new plant varieties to showing what to look for in buying a goat, A&T researchers and farmers shared their insights on how to maximize a small farmer's land.
Small operators like produce grower Jerry Lowery said when it comes to farming, size doesn't always matter.
"A small farmer can experiment with it and if you dont like it move on to something else versus a larger farmer," said Lowery.
Agricultural extension agents agree. Niche marketing and organic farming is opening up the field to more people than ever.
Thursday was the eighth year NC A&T has opened its farm to the public. The turnout was larger than ever.
From spotlighting new plant varieties to showing what to look for in buying a goat, A&T researchers and farmers shared their insights on how to maximize a small farmer's land.
Small operators like produce grower Jerry Lowery said when it comes to farming, size doesn't always matter.
"A small farmer can experiment with it and if you dont like it move on to something else versus a larger farmer," said Lowery.
Agricultural extension agents agree. Niche marketing and organic farming is opening up the field to more people than ever.
Thursday was the eighth year NC A&T has opened its farm to the public. The turnout was larger than ever.
