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Adult white-tailed deer with fawns in a backyard

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…

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…

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…

Caterpillar on milkweed

Join Us in Lewisville to Learn About Managing Insects in Your Garden

Insects are a challenge in any yard. While some are pests, many others are helpful creatures to have in your garden. Join us for "Good Bugs/Bad Bugs," a class coming up on Tuesday, June 18 at 2 PM at…

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?Apply here Forsyth County Urban Farm School is an intensive 12 week class for individuals motivated to start a business growing and…

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,…

Sungold Farm: Natalie and Celine

Sungold Farm - Field Visit

In the 2023 session of Forsyth County Urban Farm School, Horticulture Agent Celine Richard included a tour of Sungold Farm as part of her class curriculum. Farmer Natalie Sevin greeted the students…

Cover crop planting: Buckwheat

Let's Discuss Cover Crops

Cover crops are plants grown in fields and gardens between "main crop" production. Cover crops typically provide benefits to the soil at the root level helping form soil aggregates, providing…

Basket of yellow crookneck squash in front of squash plants in a garden

Squash Bugs on Cucurbits

Squash is a popular summer vegetable for many gardeners. However, one challenge when growing squash is a common pest called squash bug. This insect can be a serious pest problem on not only yellow…