Gardens and Food and Babies Oh My! Learn About Durham Extension in Our 2019 Report to the Community
Check out our 2019 Annual Report to the Community. You can see our annual report at http://bit.ly/CoopExt2019. See what amazing …
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NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
4-H Summer Fun Is Here!
There are spots available in the Betsy-Jeff Penn Residential Camp. All other summer camps located at 721 Foster St. …
May 31: Join Us for Breakfast in the Garden--Our Annual Report to the Community
Join us Friday, May 31, 2019, from 8:30–10:30 a.m. for “Breakfast In the Garden” with the N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Notice for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Applications Released
Notice for the fiscal year 2018 Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, May …
New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
Just & Equitable Food System
The Come to the Table program presents its Equity at the Table Speaker Series, featuring a unique and diverse roster of …
School Choice Workshops/ Taller Sobres Opciones Escolares on January 9 and 10
Join Us for a School Choice Workshop January 9 or 10 Are you… Overwhelmed by all the school options for Elementary, …
NC Community Gardening Handbook Wins National Award
The American Society of Horticultural Science recently presented the 2017 Outstanding Bulletin Award to: Collard Greens and Common Ground: a North …
Extension's Kids Voting Durham Program Invites Students to Get Involved in 2017 Local Elections
In Fall 2017, Kids Voting Durham will engage Durham’s K-12 students in our local City Council and Mayor elections. …
Welcome Baby Only Accepting Spring / Summer Clothing--Winter Inventory Underway
We are so appreciative of all the clothing donations we have received so far this year. At this time …
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 …
Registration Opens: May 2017 Community Food Projects Grant Writing Workshops
Have you ever considered applying to the USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program? USDA’s National Institute of Food and …
Hold the Date -- May 2017 Community Food Projects Grant Writing Workshops
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is expected, Fall 2017, to issue a Request for Applications to its …
Cook Smart, Eat Smart
The Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School will teach you how to prepare simple, healthy and delicious food for …
Steps to Health
NC State University’s SNAP-Ed Program is Steps to Health. Steps to Health provides nutrition and food resource management education …
Join the N.C. Motorcoach Tour Farm Registry Today
Annie Baggett with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is asking, “Is your farm ready to …
Registration for the Produce Safety Rule Growers Training in North Carolina
This one-day training course on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum is for produce growers. This course meets the regulatory requirements …
Farmers, Buyers & Retailers Invited to Mix on 2/9
Invitation Mixer for Farmers, Buyers, & Retailers FREE Breakfast provided! This event is for farmers and buyers of all sizes, including very …
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