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Scale Certification Opportunity for Farmers' Market and Vendor Scales

Do you sell produce or other products by weight? If so, this free opportunity is for you! WHAT: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences (NCDA&CS) Scale Technicians will be certifying…

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Pruning Classes Offered in March!

It's Pruning Season!Are you hesitant to prune your fruiting plants or just need a refresher? We're offering a variety of classes and resources to help you gain pruning confidence to help your plants…

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Spring into Action 2026: The Donation Station Program is Coming to A Farmers Market Near You

Support Local Farmers & Fight Food InsecurityWith the vibrant hues of spring blossoming and the promise of summer warmth on the horizon, now is the perfect time to embrace the richness of our…

ATTENTION: All pesticide license holders — training required; exams prior to July 1, 2025 at risk.

NCDA&CS REQUIRED Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update

Due to the 2024 EPA update to applicator certification procedures, NCDA&CS; has developed a mandatory one-hour video titled “NCDA&CS; Required Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update.”…

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Canner Lid Testing 2026

Canning season is right around the corner, and it's time to test canner lids! Don't wait until the last minute and be unprepared when your garden harvest starts coming in. Schedule your appointment…

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We Are Hiring - Community Gardening Coordinator

Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, as a Community Gardening Coordinator! This position manages a community gardening resource program and implements educational…

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Virtual Farm Visits

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension as we visit Farms across the County. Video interviews Anders Family Farm, Tobaccoville, NC:

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Boo-Tanical Wonders: The Spooky Side of Nature

Article written by Kathy Norcross Watts, Northwest Piedmont Master Naturalist VolunteerMaybe you’re planning to visit haunted woods to celebrate Halloween. Here’s a reminder that nature has its own…

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Farm City Week 2025 - Agriculture Is Alive in Forsyth County!

What is Farm City Week?National Farm City Week is designated the week before Thanksgiving, a perfect time of year to stop and think about where your food comes from. North Carolina farmers work…

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Fall Is the Time for Tall Fescue Lawn Maintenance

Tall fescue is a cool-season turfgrass. During the fall as temperatures cool, tall fescue plants break dormancy and begin actively growing again. This makes the fall a great time for renovation,…