“Relationship Building Is Key”: Lisa Gonzalez and the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Project
Lisa Gonzalez, Regional Area Specialized Agent in Local Foods, serves seven Western NC counties – Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, …
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NCDA&CS to Treat Gypsy Moth Infestations in Seven Counties
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will conduct treatments for gypsy moth infestations in …
Can Newer Irrigation Techniques Save Water?
MADISON — All plants need water to grow well. And, water can be a limiting factor in good crop …
Cow Locating to Help Offset Production Costs
GROENLO, Netherlands — Many dairy farmers are searching for ways to control costs without compromising cow comfort, health, or …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
May 2020 Agriculture Newsletter
Please read this month’s Agriculture Newsletter for a variety of information from our agents, including upcoming grants. Agriculture …
ALERT: Agriculture-Only Window Opens for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance
[Note, given the urgency and high competition for this program, this is copied from the Small Business Administration website. This …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
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 …
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 …
COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers
PITTSBORO, N.C. — Farms and businesses with fewer than 500 employees and that meet the Small Business Administration’s definition …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Tips and Strategies for Facilitating Online Meetings
Tips for Facilitating Excellent Virtual Meetings Series of 4 online facilitation training via Zoom every otherThursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. starting …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
How to Create a Free Online Store for Your Farm
As long as you have Internet access you won’t even have to leave home to attend this training. There …
Local Farm Products
If you are having trouble finding things at the grocery store or would like to support your local farmers, …
Local Food in the Time of Coronavirus
The past several days brought worsening news about the coronavirus adding disruptions to daily life. It looks like this …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
CANCELLED - Joint SAC / SPC Legislative Advocacy Meeting
Please hold May 4-6, 2020, for the Joint Legislative Advocacy meeting. This year’s meeting will be held at: Raleigh Marriott …
Rowan County Pullet Project
The Rowan County Pullet Project is an opportunity for youth (ages 5-18 as of January 1) to learn more …
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