Pesticide Exam, 2/4/2020
There will be a pesticide exam offered in the month of February for those applicators that need certification in …
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2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
Wilkes Master Gardener Training 2020
Now accepting applications for the 2020 Extension Master Gardener℠ program of Wilkes County training class! If you enjoy working …
Eat Local for Thanksgiving!
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NC Agritunity 2020
NC Agritunity is a one-day FREE conference and trade show for small farms held in Statesville, NC. This year’s program …
Visit NC Farms App
The Visit NC Farms App has launched in Wilkes County. Participating assets are: Blake Farms, Call Family Distillers, Copper …
2019 Beekeeping Information
Honey Bee Health Coalition – Best Management Practices for Hive Health This an excellent resource for you to help keep …
2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Wilkes County Plant Sale
The staff of the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wilkes County Center are happy to kick off another spring with our annual …
Just & Equitable Food System
The Come to the Table program presents its Equity at the Table Speaker Series, featuring a unique and diverse roster of …
NC Community Gardening Handbook Wins National Award
The American Society of Horticultural Science recently presented the 2017 Outstanding Bulletin Award to: Collard Greens and Common Ground: a North …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Community Gardens: Planning Guide, Goals and Activities
Check out the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion information and tools available on the Forsyth County Extension Community Gardening Website. Thanks …
Dig in! Weaving Edible Landscapes—Urban Ag and Community Gardens—into the Fabric of Our Communities
8th Annual Dig In! March 4, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Registration: $15 …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview-East Chapel Hill HS Pollinator Garden
Three students at East Chapel Hill High School, Brooke, Julia and Danielle, and Environmental Science Teacher, Mr. Edward Kaybay, …
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Collard Greens and Common Ground: a North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook
Collard Greens and Common Ground: A National Award Winning Community Food Gardening Handbook by Don Boekelheide and Lucy …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden - EMGV Radio: How to Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Durham County?
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener℠ Radio Show and Podcast How to Become an Extension Gardener Volunteer in Durham County. What …
NC Community Gardening Conference
NCCGP‘s 2016 conference was a hit! Subscribe to our LISTSERV and receive updates on Community Garden events including the next conference. NORTH …
Hard Freeze Predicted for Much of the State 4/9/2016
Protect tender plants, and newly set fruit! It is going to be cold tonight!! Tips for Protecting your plants More Detailed …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
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