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 …
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NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative Announcement
Local Restaurants please see this message from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative Announcement Are …
2020 Plant Sale Fundraiser-Sold Out!!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Wilkes County Center Thank you to all who supported our fundraiser!! We will be updating our …
Tips and Strategies for Facilitating Online Meetings
Tips for Facilitating Excellent Virtual Meetings Series of 4 online facilitation training via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. starting …
Office Updates/COVID-19 Work Authorization Form for Farmers
We would like to give you an update on current office procedures and other information related to COVID-19 virus. We …
COVID-19 Resources for Home and Community
NC State Extension continues to provide current information for COVID-19. See the resources below for families and communities. Practice …
COVID-19-Please Read
As a preventive measure in order to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, we encourage customers of …
Cub Creek Community Garden Still Has Plots Available for 2020! -Update- All plots filled!
All Cub Creek Community Garden plots have been filled for 2020! Please check back in January 2021 if you are interested in …
Herter- O'Neal Scholarship
We are in a new year and it is time for us to spread the word about our Herter-O’Neal Scholarship. …
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!
Here in North Carolina and Wilkes County, our farmers grow delicious foods that are a perfect addition to your …
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 …
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