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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…

Curly green lettuce and dark romaine heads at a farmers market stall

Anders Family Farm: Nurturing Freshness, Sustainability, and Community

Nestled in the heart of Tobaccoville, NC., Anders Family Farm stands as a testament to innovation in sustainable agriculture. Specializing in hydroponic greens, lettuce, herbs, and microgreens, this…

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Farm City Week 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…

Farmers market stall displaying vegetables and packaged greens with vendors under a tent

2024 Forsyth County Urban Farm School Graduating Class

On behalf of N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, we would like to extend a well-earned congratulations to this year's Urban Farm School Graduating Class.

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…

Two people in a garden holding halved yellow fruit; man offers a spoon and fruit half.

2025 Pawpaw Field Day

WHEN: Sept. 6, 2025, between 10:00 a.m.–3 p.m.WHERE: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, Winston Salem, NC

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,…

BirdCast Migration Forecast September 27, 2023

Safe Passage: Friendly Skies for Fall Bird Migration

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single flap. Every autumn, billions of birds undertake a treacherous journey south during fall migration. The skies over Forsyth County are part of an area…

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…

Hand holding two orange fruit halves with black seeds over green leaves

Derek Morris - Horticulture Technician shares his love for Pawpaws

September 7th, 2024 is the scheduled date for the annual Pawpaw Field Day. Hosted by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, this event promises tropical flavor and community…