Farmland Preservation: VAD Virtual Training Scheduled for June 9
The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ farmland preservation team and the State-wide Voluntary Agricultural District Working Group …
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Protect Your Plants From Frost
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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!
The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, 2021! The information below …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
An Extreme, Unusual 2020: The Weather Year in Review
Note: This is a guest post from Corey Davis, Assistant State Climatologist of North Carolina, and Kathie Dello, State …
What Is 4-H? How Can I Join 4-H?
Have you heard of 4-H but don’t really understand what 4-H is? Are you new to 4-H and trying …
$5,000 Grants to 50 Farmers
In 2020 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) launched a new grant program to help young and beginning …
Arboretum Adult Education Continues Online in Spring 2021
For spring 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center will continue the Arboretum Adult Education series with virtual classes …
COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Articles
Since the COVID-19 vaccine was announced, NC State University has worked diligently to gather and share answers to common …
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