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Produce at a Farmers Market

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…

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Garden Planning Classes and Resources

Get a head start in the garden by planning ahead for each season! Learn how to navigate planting calendars and seed packets, estimate harvest dates and make the most of your garden space big or…

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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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Celine Richard, Horticulture Agent, Recognized for Pawpaw Field Day

At the 2025 National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting, Celine Richard, a N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center Horticulture Agent, was recognized as a…

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Wild Places in Backyard Spaces Series - Backyard Wildlife: Friend or Foe?

North Carolina’s Piedmont region is rich with native wildlife—from curious raccoons and rabbits to songbirds, squirrels, and even the occasional fox. While these animals are an important part of our…

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You’re Invited to Volunteer at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park!

You’re invited to join us at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park for evening volunteer workdays in 2025. We are happy to welcome community members into the garden to work with us on Thursdays from May…

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Reading Nutrition Food Labels

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, and the Lewisville Library for an informative workshop that will demystify nutrition food labels!𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:Date: Tuesday, April 1,…

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Compost Basics

Compost- Reduce Food Waste, Protect Our Watersheds and Boost Your Gardens! Compost not only addresses food waste and is great for our gardens, but it can also help filter out pollutants before they…

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Forsyth County Volunteers Share Information at Farmers Markets

According to the 2022 NC Farmers Market Census, over 6 million people visited farmers markets across the state in 2022. Community members attend farmers markets to purchase local food and other…

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Youth Education at the Arboretum Reinforces Science Standards

According to the NC Department of Public Instruction, in the 2022-23 school year, 38% of Forsyth County students were not proficient in science, exceeding the state average of 32%. Field trips are a…