May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Peggy Kernodle Receives 2018 Making a Difference Award
Durham Extension’s own Peggy Kernodle was one of the recipients of a 2018 Making a Difference Award from the …
Impacts Made With Steps to Health
North Carolina State University’s SNAP-Ed program, Steps to Health continues to help program participants make positive changes in their …
Pesticide Collection Day
May 1, 2018 Pesticide Collection Day North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the North Carolina Extension …
Overview of Changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide growers with an overview of the recent changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP …
Graduate Stories: Berry Good Business
Lis Murray endeavored to start a blueberry farm with her husband Tim. They came to NC Farm School because …
Would You Like to Provide Input on Virtual Field Trips to Several North Carolina Local Food Projects and Businesses?
Field trips to local food projects are a great way for local food system professionals and students to learn about project …
NC Extension Gardener Handbook
Now available from UNC Press: North Carolina Extension Gardner Handbook HARDCOVER: $60 DIGITAL VERSION: $50 Published: April 2018 728 pp., 8.5 x 11 1067 color plates, …
Come to the Table Program Releases 2nd Edition of Guide to SNAP / EBT for NC Farmers Markets
RAFI’s Come to the Table program has released the second edition of the Guide to SNAP/EBT for NC Farmers Markets: …
Public Symposium April 12 - - Policy Impact - Federal To Local: Strengthening Food, Agriculture and Health Care Intersections in North Carolina
The NC Food and Health Care Intersections Group is excited to announce the second annual public symposium on “Policy Impact – Federal …
NC Farm School Videos
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PFAST--Special Daytime Workshop Series Offered to Parents K-12 to Help Your Child Succeed
Gain key insights and tips to navigate our public schools to help your child succeed. Join us for a …
Extension Specialists in Horticulture, Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Soils Crafted the Extension Gardener Handbook
North Carolina State Extension Specialists in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, soils, plant biology, crops, forestry and environmental resources, and …
SNAP-Ed Partners With Local Agencies to Make Impacts
Our Nutrition Educators work closely with community agencies to help residents improve eating patterns by making a healthy choice …
10 Steps to Starting a Community Garden
Two great articles on NC Community Gardens by Tina Vasquez in Carolina Country Garden Guides. 10-Steps-to-Starting-a-Community-Garden Rethinking Community …
Safe Plates Certified Food Protection Manager Program
There are an estimated 48 million cases for foodborne illness in the United States every year. Many of these …
2018 Spring Extension Gardener Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of the Extension Gardener Newsletter STATE NEWS Water quality and lawn care Carolina Sweetheart™ Florence fennel Beneficial insects Ask an …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
North Carolina Produce Safety Professionals Conference
The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force hosted the NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference on March 14, 2018 from 8:00 …
2018 Water Analysis Cost Share Program for Farmers
Growers who test their water supply as part of a pre- and post- food safety program may apply for …