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 …
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NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
NC Farm School Graduated its 12th Class NC Farm School and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust are proud to present …
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 Courses 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 …
Dig in! Weaving Edible Landscapes—Urban Ag and Community Gardens—into the Fabric of Our Communities
8th Annual Dig In! March 4, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Registration: $15 …
360 Virtual Field Trip - Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm
The Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm is a training ground for new farmers located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina …
Protect Your Home From Paranormal Activity During National Radon Month
Is your home possessed? Paranormal activity may be haunting your home without you realizing it. Radon larking in your …
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Workplace Community Supported Agriculture: Connecting Local Farmers to Local Workplaces
This guide provides an overview of the community supported agriculture (CSA) program at Research Triangle …
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Composting: A Guide to Managing Organic Yard Wastes
This eight-page publication explains how you can build and maintain a compost pile to manage …
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Animal Appetites
This educational resource for children aged 9-12 explores food preferences in animals through inquiry-based learning …
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Nature's Footprints
This educational resource for children aged 9-12 explains how to identify a wide variety of …
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Hunting and Fishing Sportsmanship
This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains basic rules for being a good sportsman …
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Wild Game: From Field to Table
This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains how to properly handle, store, dress and …
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Urban Wildlife: Our Animal Neighbors
This educational resource for children aged 13-15 explains how to observe urban wildlife, record information …
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Talking Turkey
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