NC Landowners Trust Farm Operators With Conservation Practices
While you may have heard the term ‘absentee landowner’, it might be more appropriate to use the term ‘non-operating …
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Weed ID Wednesday: Purple Deadnettle - May 13, 2020
Join our Livestock Agent, Kendra Fortner, on Wednesdays for our “Weed ID Wednesday” and learn about weeds we are …
NEW Agriculture / Horticulture Agent Joins Jackson and Swain Counties
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain and Jackson Counties are happy to announce our new Agriculture/Horticulture Agent. Katie Ashley has joined …
Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until midnight July 6, 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability …
State Farmers Markets Continue to Encourage Social Distancing
[View news release from NCDA&CS] As North Carolina begins to open up, state officials are reminding shoppers at the four …
Find a Farm, Find Farmland, Zoom Webinar, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
What: Explore NC State Extension’s NC FarmLink’s web resource to 1) discover farmland available for lease or for sale across …
DHHS Updates Resources for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program
North Carolina was approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program on April 20, 2020. This program …
Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing Employers and Workers
Interim Guidance from CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) [View Complete Guidance on the CDC Site | …
DHHS Launches "Know Your W's" Campaign
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has launched a new public safety campaign, Know Your …
Extension 4-H Program in Chatham County Goes International
[View original article from Chatham News + Record] When Victoria Brewer started her job two years ago as an administrative …
Golden LEAF Receives $125M to Support N.C. COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program
[View original announcement on Golden LEAF website.] The Golden LEAF Board of Directors took action in response to House Bill …
Moving Ahead: Response to Governor’s Phase 1 Announcement
NC State Community, Late this afternoon, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced updated plans for a phased-in reopening of our …
4-H in Duplin County Sprouts Online Programs
[View original post from CALS’ Department of Crop and Soil Sciences] “Dr. Bob Patterson’s class re-sparked my interest in vegetable …
Let's Talk - NC FarmLink Goes Virtual
William and I were excited when we came on board as the NC FarmLink Co-Directors because we are both …
4-H Kindness Cards Service Project
DEADLINE EXTENDED: May 15 Take part in Swain County 4-H’s Kindness Cards Service Project and spread some joy and cheer …
NC 4-H Daily Spark for Youth on Facebook Live
Join us every day for NC 4-H Daily Spark sessions. NC State Extension 4-H professionals will be offering daily …
NCDA&CS and Farm Bureau Discuss North Carolina's Food Supply and Essential Food Workers
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and N.C. Farm Bureau President Shawn Harding held a joint media availability on April 29 …
COVID-19: Food Safety Resources
NC State Extension’s Food Safety team has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing …
The Spice is Right - Chives and Dill
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County Presents: THE SPICE IS RIGHT Spice it up by adding herbs and spices to your …
Updated Resources on USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released its solicitation for proposals for the Farmers to …
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