Support Extension at Forsyth County's Spring Plant Sale!
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Forsyth County will hold their annual Plant Sale at the Arboretum at Tanglewood …
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What Will We Do With the Family Farm?
Does your family face questions about transferring land from one generation to the next? Are you interested in hearing …
Join Us for the Spring Gardening Symposium!
Come gain new information, resources, and connections for a successful gardening season. Spring Gardening Symposium Saturday, March 23, 2019 1–6 p.m. Please come …
Forsyth County Meet Your Farmer CSA Sign Up Day Friday March 1, 2019
Have you ever wondered who grows the food we eat? Have you considered signing up for a Community Supported …
Join N.C.Cooperative Extension for Forks on Fridays This Spring!
This spring, Forks on Friday is back! Bring your lunch and learn about gardening during these lectures. The lectures …
Spring 2019 Adult Education at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, and Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers invite you to attend the 2019 Spring Adult Education …
Value-Added Dairy Conference, January 14-15, 2019!
Asheville, NC Download the conference brochure here. This conference will provide opportunities for dairy producers to learn more about on-farm processing …
Local Farm City Celebration Bringing the University to the People
National Farm City Week is always designated the week before Thanksgiving. It is the perfect time of year to …
Fall 2018 - Adult Education at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, and Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers invite you to attend the 2018 Fall Adult …
Grasses for Your Lawn and Beyond
Fall is an excellent time for gardening in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Many homeowners renovate tall fescue …
Apply Now to Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Forsyth County!
N.C. Cooperative Extension trains Extension Master Gardener Volunteers to assist with horticulture education. EMGV training covers a variety of …
Open Garden Day at the Forsyth County Demonstration Garden
Community members are invited to visit North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, on Friday, June 1 for an …
Organic Gardening Class Monday April 9, 2018
Come learn the basics of organic gardening, from building healthy soil, to proper watering, to managing weeds, insects, and …
Do You Like Plants, Bees, Conservation and / or Horticulture? Writing Contests, Camps/workshops/institutes and More Here...
There are FOUR great opportunities for youth coming up related to plants, honeybees, conservation, etc. NC 4-H Beekeeping Essay: Due March 1st Did …
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, Is Hiring a Summer Intern
Extension is hiring a paid summer intern! Housing is NOT provided, but college credit is! Click here to learn more and …
Forsyth 4-H Plant Sale; Now Taking Orders
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Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Are you grazing endophyte infested fescue? Are you interested in renovating to improved fescue? See flyer for …
Plant Trees at Community Roots Day on Sat, Oct 21
Volunteers of all ages are invited to help plant trees at the 25th annual Community Roots Day on Saturday, …
Yoga With Goats
Yoga Programs: Classes every Saturday and Sunday! Hux Family Farm 1923 Shaw Rd, Durham, NC 27704 Instructors will lead you through a …
Forsyth Extension Gardener Workshops Coming This Fall
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, is offering gardening workshops for the general public. Join us during September and …
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