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

Dr. Wykia Macon serves as the County Extension Director (CED) and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent for Vance County Center and to know Wykia is to know inspiration, hard work, and passion. In…

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Celebrating National Farmers Market Week 2024

Written by: Anne Elise Russell, Local Food Program Intern at NC State ExtensionNorth Carolina joins farmers markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 4-10,…

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Planning With Agriculture in Mind: A Conversation With Mike Ortosky

Mike Ortosky serves as the Community and Rural Development Agent for N.C. Cooperative Extension, Orange County Center and manages the W.C. Breeze Research and Education Incubator Farm. In addition to…

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Supporting Local Farmers and Embracing Agriculture: A Conversation With Shelby Carroll

Shelby Carroll serves as the Rowan County Agriculture & Natural Resource Extension Agent where she assists in the creation of community gardens, works with farmers in produce production and…

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Registration Is Open for Online 4-H Farm to Fork Camp

Registration is open for the 2022 Online Farm to Fork Camp. Youth and Volunteers are able to join for three Saturday sessions to learn about NC agriculture, cooking skills, and a statewide cooking…

Allison Walker

Allison Walker: Bringing Agriculture, Local Foods & Poultry to the Classroom

Allison Walker is the 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent in Randolph County. She has been in this position since August 2015. She is responsible for the County’s entire 4-H program, which is…

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Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware

Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In this role, she executes evidence-based programming in nutrition, health, food…