Vaccine Q&A: Vaccines 101, mRNA and Adenoviruses
This post was originally published in NC State News. COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the lives of people across …
Community
January CCP Meeting to Focus on Water Resource Planning
The first Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting of 2021 will focus on Water Resource Planning. Please join us on January 21, 2021, …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Master Gardener Volunteers Recognized for Excellence
Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Caldwell County win Statewide Recognition for September 2019 Cooking with Bounty event at Unity Park …
4-H Builds Confidence in Youth
“What would you try, if you knew you could not fail?” Many motivational speakers – past and present – have …
Farmland Opportunities This Month
We are thankful to all those landowners that have confidence in NC FarmLink and who currently have active profiles …
November Marks Native American Heritage Month
What does it mean to be a good citizen? While responses such as performing community service or participating in …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
Cooperative Extension from Our Youths Point of View
One of the most useful and important skills that I have learned in my professional career is perspective. Perspective …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
Extending a Helping Hand
October 13, 2020 | Emily Packard Across North Carolina, NC State Extension stands in the gap between high tech and …
Farm Legacy and Estate Planning: Strategies for Risk, Resilience, and Culture
The Farmers Of Color Network at RAFI-USA recently hosted an exceptional group of farmers to talk about their individual …
Wills & Heirs Property: Protecting Black-Owned Land
It might not be a simple or easy issue to talk about, but a better understanding of wills and …
DHHS Launches SlowCOVIDNC App
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced the launch of a COVID-19 Exposure Notification …
Troxler Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs
Application period runs Oct. 1 through Oct. 22 Beginning Oct. 1, farmers markets operators and local food hubs can apply …
Outdoor Play, Learning Important for Youth
Fresh air, green trees, and the sounds of nature are commonplace in some people’s days. For others, school, an …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Fourth Virtual Field Day of 2020
Turf Tips: Review of Turfgrass Pest Issues in a Challenging Year We are hosting another virtual field day on October …
Online Med Instead of Meds Program in October!
More Instructors. More Social Interaction. More tools. Med Instead of Meds is coming in October 2020! Family and Consumer Sciences …
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- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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