Wake County, North Carolina: Farm & Ranch Directory
12 farm and ranch listings in Wake County, North Carolina, grouped by category below.
Events in Wake County
- North Carolina Growers Association Members Meeting
Held each year; the most recent meeting was February 4, 2026 in the Jim Martin Building at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
Raleigh, NC | Organizer: North Carolina Growers Association Official event details - Wake County 4-H Achievement Day
Held each year; the most recent date was April 11, 2026. Youth give speeches and demonstrations from 8 a.m., followed by an afternoon awards celebration at the neighboring Commons Building at 4011 Carya Drive.
4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 | Organizer: N.C. Cooperative Extension Wake County Center Official event details - NC FFA State Convention
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23-25, 2026 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The 98th edition gathered North Carolina FFA chapters for contests and state awards.
500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC | Organizer: North Carolina FFA Official event details - NC 4-H Congress
Held each year in Raleigh; the most recent dates were July 20-24, 2026. North Carolina 4-H teens gather for workshops, tours, service projects and state recognition.
- North Carolina State Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 15-25, 2026 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Special days included College Day, Senior Citizens Day and Military Appreciation Day.
- N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Sale of Champions
Held each year at the N.C. State Fair; the most recent sale was October 25, 2026. Junior market steers, barrows, lambs, goats and turkeys sold and bids reached a record $234,000.
Media & Press in Wake County
- North Carolina Field and Family
Quarterly magazine for North Carolina Farm Bureau members covering rural life, food, travel and farming, published with Farm Flavor Media from Raleigh.
5301 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612 | (919) 782-1705 Website - The Carolina Cattle Connection
Monthly cattle industry publication mailed from Fuquay-Varina, with issues on Issuu covering Carolina beef producers, sales and association news.
2228 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Website
Organizations in Wake County
- NC State Extension State Office
State office of NC Cooperative Extension at NC State University in Raleigh, which supports the county Extension centers, 4-H programs and agricultural education across all 100 counties.
Campus Box 7602, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 | (919) 515-2813 Website - Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District
The Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District serves landowners in Wake County from 4001-D Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610. Phone (919) 250-1050 for cost-share programs, erosion control advice and conservation planning help.
4001-D Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 | (919) 250-1050
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Wake County
- State Farmers Market
Shop local growers at State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh. Hours are daily 9:00 am-5:00 pm; the 2026 season runs year round.
1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh, NC
Ag Education in Wake County
- Wake County Cooperative Extension Center
Raleigh Extension office on Carya Drive hosting Wake County 4-H presentations and an adjacent Commons Building used for 4-H awards celebrations.
4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 Website
Helpful Guides for Wake County
- North Carolina County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to North Carolina county fairs and youth livestock shows: 2026 fair dates, the N.C. State Fair and Mountain State Fair, nomination and tagging steps, DNA, weights, entry deadlines, and how to prepare.
- North Carolina Cooperative Extension
A practical guide to North Carolina Cooperative Extension: 101 county centers, NC State and N.C. A&T programs, 4-H, Master Gardeners, small farm help, soil testing deadlines, funding, and how to find your county center.
- North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Districts
How North Carolina's 96 soil and water conservation districts work: five-member boards, the state Commission, the Agriculture Cost Share Program at up to 75 percent, AgWRAP, CCAP, and how to find your district.