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Backyard Flock Management Series Starts 1/27/2021-Sign Up Today!!
Join us for a Backyard Flock Series starting January 21, 2021! See the flyer above. Eventbrite registration Note: You will only …
Specialty Crops in 2020: COVID-19 and Other Challenges
In this Winter 2021 installment of the NC State Economist, Dr. Daniel Tregeagle, assistant professor and Extension specialist in …
Health Care Workers, Adults 65 and Older Next to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
This press release was originally posted by NCDHHS. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced that …
$5,000 Grants to 50 Farmers
In 2020 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) launched a new grant program to help young and beginning …
2021 New Year, New Way With ECA Learning Series
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Vaccine Q&A: Do I Need One Dose or Two?
This post was originally published in NC State News. The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines has been slower than many people …
No Southern Farm Show for 2021
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Vaccine Q&A: Vaccines 101, mRNA and Adenoviruses
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January CCP Meeting to Focus on Water Resource Planning
The first Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting of 2021 will focus on Water Resource Planning. Please join us on January 21, 2021, …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Farmland Opportunities This Month
We are thankful to all those landowners that have confidence in NC FarmLink and who currently have active profiles …
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 …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
Wilkes County Farmers Increase Profits Thanks to Innovative Programs-Golden Leaf Foundation
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Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
NC AgVentures Grant Program Provides Grant Opportunity for Wilkes County Farmers
NC AgVentures, is an NC State Extension program that provides grants to North Carolina farmers and Community Groups for …
Wilkes County Family and Consumer Sciences-Winter Squash Soup
Winter squash is a great source of beta carotene, Vitamin C, and potassium! One way to enjoy it is …
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