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AI: A Practical Tool for Local Food and Extension Work

The landscape of AI technology is rapidly growing, and finding creative, safe ways to integrate it into our work is becoming increasingly relevant. Earlier this month, the College of Agriculture and…

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North Carolina Extension Professionals Gather for an Impactful Community Conference

Harvesting Our Future: Nature, Nourishment, and Neighborhoods | 2025 Community Development and Local Food Conference RecapOver 70 NC Extension professionals gathered in Waynesville, NC from October…

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Love Your Local: A Conversation With Sam DeRosa

Sam DeRosa serves Mecklenburg County as the Local Food Agent, handling a variety of responsibilities such as communications, volunteer support, and local food system support. Since our team…

Beyond the Basics: A Conversation With Michelle Estrada

Michelle Estrada has served N.C. Cooperative Extension for over 20 years and currently serves as the County Extension Director and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent for Wayne County. She leads…

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Fruitful Collaborations: A Conversation With Molly Sandfoss

In the foothills of Western North Carolina the local food landscape is a testament to the power of community and collaboration. For the past several years, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension in…

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

What comes to mind when you think of “farmers markets?” Ripe seasonal produce, colorful flowers, freshly baked bread, and music? While local farmers markets can have a direct positive impact on your…

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Welcoming Dr. David Monks!

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. David Monks as the new Associate Dean and Director of NC State Extension, as well as Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement at NC State University. Having served as…

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Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles

Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, contributes $111.1 billion to the state’s economy,…

Strength After the Storm: A Conversation With Niki Maness

serves Yancey County Extension as both the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent and Local Food Coordinator, playing a crucial role in enhancing community well-being and food security. Her…

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

Twenty-nine Extension professionals gathered together in Lee County on Monday, May 19th for the bi-annual Local Food Program Team (LFPT) Gathering, led by Hannah Dankbar, NC State Extension Local…