COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/05/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/05/2020 News Today: Extension: Recorded Vermicompost webinar led by Rhonda Sherman Composting at Home: Register online for the free Thursday, …
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AWIS 10-Day Weather Forecast: One More Day of Possible Frost
AWIS 10-day Weather Forecast: One more day of possible frost please visit AWIS Weather Service for more information We are not out …
Late April Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/01/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/01/2020 News Today: Social Media for Farmers Webinar Series held by N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
Quick Update From NC Hemp Commission Meeting
5/1/2020 – The NC Industrial Hemp Commission met this morning. It was a short meeting with the major business …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/28/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/28/2020 News Today: What if someone has COVID-19 on a farm? Guidelines for Farmers, Workers, and Consumers. Time Sensitive …
Recording of Online Farm Store Webinar Now Available for Viewing
I have been working with area farmers and farmers’ markets as they adapt to changes brought on by the …
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by COVID-19
Farmers and ranchers will soon be eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, in anticipation of the $484 billion aid …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/23/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/23/2020 News Today: Take Our Survey! N.C. Cooperative Extension seeks to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the specialty …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/20/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/20/2020 News Today: COVID-19 Cash Flow Management podcast from the Eastern NY Veg Growers. Please take the N.C. Department …
Exploring Pastured Pork: A Virtual Intro to Niche-Pork Production
Have you thought about raising pigs? Whether you want to raise pigs for you and your family or as a …
Early April Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/17/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/17/2020 New Today The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will operate under modified conditions from …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 4/16/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 4/16/2020 News Today Important H-2A information (see below) The NC food bank is prepared to accept large and small …
AWIS Weather Advisory 04/15 and 04/16
AWIS Weather Advisory 04/15 and 04/16 Two more days of potential frost in NC We are not out of the woods. …
Webinar: Using Community Science to Conserve Bumble Bees
Many of us are looking for meaningful activities that we can do while staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/14/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/14/2020 Updates will be posted every Tuesday and every Friday. A newsflash will be posted in between …
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 04/10/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 04/10/2020 News Today: From NCSU Extension: Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact U.S. Food Supply Chain? From NCSU Extension: …
AWIS Weather Advisory: Frost Protection Needed Tonight
Dear Strawberry Community, We are expecting low temperatures this night and clear skies, a perfect mixture for frost. In some …
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 04/09/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 04/09/2020 News Today: For Agents ONLY: Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium survey: what certifications are important for …
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