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Small Farms Week — Next Gen Agriculture; March 23–29, 2025

NCA&T Small Farms Week

Small Farms Week showcases the programs and activities offered by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, aimed at supporting limited-resource,…

Southeastern U.S. 2025 Vegetable Crop Handbook cover with cucumbers and other crop photos

The Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook

The 2025 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook All-in-one vegetable guide representing a joint effort among Extension Specialists and Researchers from 14 land-grant universities in the U.S. who…

People working vegetable rows behind sign "NC Cooperative Extension URBAN FARM SCHOOL"

Applications Closed: 2026 Forsyth County Urban Farm School

The 2026 Forsyth County Urban Farm School starts up in March- Applications are closedApplication Deadline: Monday, February 2nd, 2026About the Program:Forsyth County Urban Farm School is an intensive…

Farmer Field Day — July 9, 9am–4pm; N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion, 3020 McConnell Rd.

Climate Smart Field Day

The Southern Piedmont Climate-Smart Team would like to invite you to participate in one of the North Carolina Farmer Field Days this upcoming Tuesday, July 9th!This field day and the other two offer…

Greenhouse behind garden beds with NC Cooperative Extension sign "Urban Farm School"

Forsyth County Urban Farm School Course

Are you considering starting a small produce farm in Forsyth County?Forsyth County Urban Farm School is an intensive 12 week class for individuals motivated to start a business growing and selling…

Demo Garden sign with soil test kits

Soil Testing Kits Available in the Demonstration Garden

Do you need soil testing kits? Currently, community members can pick up a soil testing kit outside our office in the Demonstration Gardens. After you pick up a kit, take it home, collect your soil,…

squash in wash bin before it get's packed for sale

Calling all scale farmers: Produce Safety Rule Growers Training

Forsyth County Center is hosting a Growers Training on Food Safety!

Urban Farm School plots 2018

2022 Urban Farm School in Forsyth County Is Accepting Applications!

The 2022 Urban Farm School starts up in March- APPLY NOW!

Pesticide Safety Equipment

Continuing Education Credit for Pesticide License Holders

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for continuing education for pesticide applicators in-person on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Forsyth County Agriculture Building at 1450…

plants growing in a greenhouse

Giveaways Planned for Community Census Days in September

City and county officials are urging residents to come out, complete the census and then pick up free face masks, food, and goodie bags with coloring books, gift cards, and other items during four…