In-Person Arboretum Classes in July and August 2021
We are excited to announce that we will continue our Adult Education series at the Arboretum and Gardens at …
Community
The Gift of William
6/29/2021 – If we had an NC FarmLink flag, it would fly at half-mast this week to honor William …
Celebrate Pollinator Week!
Pollinator Week is June 21 to 27, 2021. Pollinator Week was started to promote the value of pollinators, such …
Join Us for a Virtual Class on Pollinator Gardening
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, June 22 at 6 p.m. to learn more about pollinator gardening. Extension Agent …
Trailblazers 4-H Club Visit Clemmons Village Hall
On Friday, May 14, 2021, the Forsyth County Trailblazers 4-H Club visited the Village of Clemmons Town Hall. We …
Protect Your Plants From Frost
A frost warning is in effect for many parts of North Carolina this week. You may have already started …
Celebrating Our Volunteers During the Month of April
Did you know that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month? National Volunteer Week is also held during the month of …
Exciting 4-H Opportunity - Host Japanese Delegates in 2021! - Program Cancelled for 2021 Due to Pandemic
Program Cancelled due to Pandemic The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, …
Let's Talk Pollinators This April in Our Arboretum Series
This April, our Arboretum Adult Education series continues with “Let’s Talk Pollinators.” We are excited to welcome Dr. Danesha …
Podcast!
Why are NC State Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talking about rapidly developing farmland? What …
Farm City Photo Contest Winners
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center has announced their Farm City Photo Contest winners. The winning photographs will …
Southern Raised and Grass Grazed (NCDA&CS Blog)
The latest piece on the In the Field blog from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
NC Egg Farming: Forever in the Family and Always in the Heart (NCDA&CS Blog)
A recent post on the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) In the Field blog featured …
Growing More Than Veggies Series, Spring 2021 Sessions
Alongside fresh produce, community and school gardens grow deep relationships and community engagement, provide space for physical and mental …
Farm Transition Tactics
William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …
Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
Grant applications are now open for the second round of grants from the Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund …
February Is National Pesticide Safety Month!
February is National Pesticide Safety Month! So, we want to share some tips to help keep our community safe. For …
Youth Poster Contest: The Power of Water
The North Carolina section of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation (NC AWWA-WEA) is sponsoring …
North Carolina Youth Institute Places Youth in the Center of Solving Global Food Insecurity
Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …
Summer Intern Position Available
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center is accepting applications for a 4-H Summer Intern. Applications are welcome from NC State …
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