Allied Organic Farms Agritourism Spotlight
NC State Extension’s Local Food Program Team is preparing a series of feature publications of agritourism operations around the …
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Getting Back to Face to Face 4-H Programs!
It’s time! I know some of you are super excited about getting back to face-to-face, in-person 4-H programs, club …
It's 4-H Project Record Time!
Now is the time to be thinking about putting the finishing touches on your project records. Achievement Night will …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
Teens! Looks What 4-H Has for You!
Being a teen is a great time to explore many different opportunities to prepare for your future. 4-H has …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
Chanel Nestor Joins CRD Team
The NC State University CRD team is excited to welcome Chanel Nestor as the Project Coordinator for the CREATE …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Mountain West NC in North Carolina Chosen for Pilot Program Designed to Strengthen Rural Economies
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina State University announces the selection of a multi-county region in North Carolina for participation in …
Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
Fall Gardening Club
Let’s get to digging in the Dirt! We will be exploring the fall growing season and how all youth can …
Helping Your Teen With Homework Can Make All the Difference
This school year will no doubt be different as many kids will be learning virtually due to the COVID-19 …
Funding Will Help Cover Some of the Costs for Organic Certification
WASHINGTON — USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist …
Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
Great Article by Dee Shore about the 30-minute television show and its host Mike Gray. Recordings of Shows available …
It's in the (Produce) Bag
COVID-19 may bruise North Carolina’s tourism economy this summer, but it’s not stopping the Vacationer Supported Agriculture program from …
Registration Still Open for NC 4-H Electric Congress
NC 4-H Electric Congress has always been a lot of fun and a great educational experience for the youth …
North Carolina Master Gardeners Blaze a Virtual Trail
One year ago this month, NC State Extension Master Gardeners in Durham county created a radio show. In developing …
Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County Launch a Radio Show
The Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County have launched a radio show on WCOM 103.5 FM. The show, can …
2014 Southern Region Extension Master Gardener Conference, Oct 21-24
Outstanding line-up of National Speakers; gorgeous tours; great food; and lots of fun. Open to the public! Register now, …
Radon: Your Home and Your Health
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste, so it could be present …
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