What Is NC Farm School?
I see the benefits…I just get excited -Gary Bullen, NC Farm School Director Who we are: A community of agents, university specialists, …
Learn More About Local Meat Davidson County Cooperative Extension | Fall 2018
Davidson County Cooperative Extension along with NC Choices presents a Fall Local Meat Series for consumers about how to handle and …
Photos from Industrial Hemp Production Short Course for Agriculture Agents
On July 10, 2018, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agents attended an all-day Industrial Hemp Agent Short Course. The …
Register Now for FSMA for Small Farms Workshop
You may have heard about a new food safety law and you may have heard that small farms are …
July 19 CCP Meeting to Focus on Backyard Biodiversity
The upcoming Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting on July 19 will focus on Backyard Biodiversity – creating and discovering the biodiversity in your …
Now Hiring: State Coordinator, NC Extension Master Gardener Program
Please help us recruit outstanding candidates by distributing this announcement to those who might be interested. Position Announcement http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/90411 The primary purpose …
Minority Landowner Farmers and Landowners Conference Sept. 21-23 in Greensboro
The conference will be held September 21-23, 2017 at the Greensboro – High Point Marriott in Greensboro, North Carolina. The …
Backyard Forested Mushroom Cultivation Friday Aug. 11, 2017
Learn about the fascinating world of mushrooms from Beth Gayden, Shrooms 2 Grow owner and producer. Friday, August 11, 2017 9:30 a.m.- …
USDA Announces Support for Small Businesses Innovators
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 5, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) …
At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
Rhonda Sherman posted this article that was authored by Carla Davis: June 29, 2017 | Author: Carla Davis, NC State University Sustainability Office You …
Late Blight Alert
Late Blight symptoms first appeared on a Henderson County Farm on Saturday, June 24th and was confirmed today by …
New Bee Better Certification for Farmers and Ranchers Who Help Bees on America's Working Lands!
Funded by a grant from the USDA, the Xerces Society partnered with Oregon Tilth to develop and launch the …
Why the Farm Bill Is Important to NC
The farm bill touches everyone in North Carolina in numerous ways. It is targeted to farmers and ranchers, used …
Organic Grain Field Day July 21, 2017 Upper Coastal Research Station (2811 Nobles Mill Pond Road) Rocky Mount, NC
This field day will cover a variety of techniques for organic corn, soybean, tobacco, and peanut production. We will …
Bringing Neighbors Together
Across the country, the community gardening movement is growing strong. Here in Forsyth County, NC, community gardens have taken …
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Community Gardens: Planning Guide, Goals and Activities
Check out the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion information and tools available on the Forsyth County Extension Community Gardening Website. Thanks …
2017 Summer Edition of Extension Gardener Newsletter Is Now Available
Get your free copy! Statewide information on: Outsmart the weeds Ninebark Okra offers taste and beauty The forest in your yard NC Extension Gardener Handbook As …
Hot Off the Press: Backyard Composting
Backyard Composting of Yard, Garden, and Food Discards By Rhonda Sherman This document describes what you can compost, how to build …
New Almanac Gardener Website
Check out the new NC State Extension Almanac Gardener Website. It is an exciting time for the show with …
Fork2Farmer: Enabling Success of Small Farms Through Partnerships With Well-Known Chefs and the Tourism Sector
A team of economic development, local foods, and tourism specialists from North Carolina Cooperative Extension is pursuing an initiative …