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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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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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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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Pawpaw Grafting Workshop

What: Join us for a Pawpaw Grafting workshop. Learn and practice grafting your own pawpaw trees to take home!Where:1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105When: Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 at 5:30…

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,…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…