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Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

Published - March 2, 2026

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AI: A Practical Tool for Local Food and Extension Work

Published - February 2, 2026

NC Cooperative Extension Small Farm Resource Roundup flyer; free webinar Feb 18 2PM; registration QR
Free Small Farm Resource Webinar: Feb 18th at 2pm

Published - January 20, 2026

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Regional Farm to School Workshops

Published - January 14, 2026

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Calling All Youth Innovators! Join Our Research Mentorship With the NC Youth Institute

Published - January 14, 2026

Conference Day 1 - Welcome, Lightning Talks, Walking Tour, Community Tours
North Carolina Extension Professionals Gather for an Impactful Community Conference

Published - December 1, 2025

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Love Your Local: A Conversation With Sam DeRosa

Published - November 3, 2025

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Join Us for the 2025 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference!

Published - October 16, 2025

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Beyond the Basics: A Conversation With Michelle Estrada

Published - October 6, 2025

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Fruitful Collaborations: A Conversation With Molly Sandfoss

Published - August 29, 2025

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Designing Your School Garden: K - 5th Grade

Published - August 4, 2025

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National Farmers Market Week 2025: Celebrating Farmers Markets as Community Hubs

Published - August 4, 2025

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Welcoming Dr. David Monks!

Published - August 1, 2025

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Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles

Published - August 1, 2025

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Disaster Recovery: Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Sign-Up Announced (Repost From SAT)

Published - July 17, 2025

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Strength After the Storm: A Conversation With Niki Maness

Published - June 30, 2025

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Building Strong Communities Through Local Food: Highlights From the 2025 LFPT Gathering

Published - June 1, 2025

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Fruitful Futures: A Conversation With Jacob Barber

Published - June 1, 2025

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Rooted in Community: Guilford County's Approach to Food Security

Published - May 5, 2025

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Making Connections to Enhance Local Food Systems: A Conversation With Sara Roscoe

Published - March 31, 2025

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Increasing Access to Meet Community Needs: A Conversation With Marlana Baker

Published - March 3, 2025

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Strengthening Urban Food Systems: A Conversation With Mecklenburg County

Published - February 3, 2025

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Registration OPEN - School Garden Online Course

Published - February 3, 2025

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Engaging Students in School Garden Design

Published - January 22, 2025

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Fostering Connections Through Local Food

Published - January 16, 2025

COMMUNITY MEETING: Carolinas Renewable Energy Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH)
Solar Impact: Community Meeting Scheduled for Person County January 23, more scheduled

Published - January 15, 2025

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A New Agricultural Marketplace Will Enhance Extension’s Mission in Lee County

Published - December 18, 2024

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Go Local! 2024 Community Development and Local Food Conference Recap

Published - December 2, 2024

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“Learning as We Grow”: A Conversation With Dr. Wykia Macon

Published - December 2, 2024

State Conference 2025 poster: "one team one dream"; NC Cooperative Extension, "Collaborating for greater impact"
Local Food Session Opportunities at 2025 State Extension Conference

Published - November 21, 2024

Duplin County Land Use Summit — Nov. 15, 9AM–3PM. Call 910-296-2143 to register.
Land Summit: Duplin County Event Friday November 15

Published - November 11, 2024

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The Importance of Farm Field Trips

Published - November 7, 2024

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Publication: Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens

Published - October 23, 2024

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Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil

Published - October 23, 2024

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Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!

Published - October 23, 2024

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Free Webinar on USDA Hurricane Recovery Options for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Published - October 22, 2024

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Backyard Composting

Published - October 21, 2024

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Growing Communities Through Gardens

Published - October 14, 2024

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Farm Sales Taxes: New Extension Publication on Producer Exemptions

Published - October 2, 2024

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Assessing Damage in Produce Crops During Times of Excessive Rainfall

Published - September 26, 2024

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