Guidance on Face Coverings in Wilkes
We are sharing information from The State of North Carolina and Wilkes County Government on proper face covering. *They recommend …
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Beekeepers of Wilkes County
Information about beekeeping here in Wilkes can be found at this link along with contacts: Beekeepers of …
Racial Equity: NC Farmers & Their Land
NC State University Chancellor Woodson recently stated that “We stand against and condemn white supremacy, racial injustice, and all …
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) Herter-O'Neal Scholarship Winner From Wilkes County
Mr. James Harrison Burcham, of State Road, North Carolina, has been awarded the 2020 North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative …
State of the State of Farmland in the US
North Carolina ranks 2nd nationwide for the amount of acres converted to a developed use for the years 2001 …
Pledge to Distance: One Teen's Art for Awareness
Public health officials are continuing to urge citizens to remain 6 feet apart from others whenever possible. Over the …
“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, …
2020 Caneberry Survey on Pricing, COVID-19 Impacts
The North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association (NARBA), in collaboration with NC State University and the University of Arkansas, …
Statistics and COVID-19: Forecasting the Spread
[View original article from NC State Online and Distance Education] Members of the Wolfpack have stepped up in unimaginable ways …
Land Use Trends, FarmLink Success Stories, Website
Webinar about general land management trends across the state, a handful of NC FarmLink success stories, and how to …
Animal Food Safety Qualified Individual Training Now Online
NC State Feed Milling Extension has launched a new online training course for animal food safety. The Qualified Individual Training …
Where to Go From Here? Impact of COVID-19 on the Food System
[View original post from Dr. Bill Aimutis, N.C. Food Innovation Lab] In previous posts, we’ve considered: Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact …
How COVID-19 May Affect Nonprofits (And What They Can Do About It)
[View the original article from NC State News] The poor and the elderly are among those being hit the hardest …
USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Farmers
Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced …
Extension Helping Guide Restaurants and Businesses With Safe Reopening
As restaurants and other businesses reopen under COVID-19’s cloud, voluntary certification program will signal commitment to high standards The North Carolina …
Grow Your Best Series-Summer Squash and Zucchini
Summer Squash and Zucchini: A bountiful addition to any home garden Summer squash and zucchini are loved by home gardeners …
NC Landowners Trust Farm Operators With Conservation Practices
While you may have heard the term ‘absentee landowner’, it might be more appropriate to use the term ‘non-operating …
Summer of Adventures 2020-Wilkes County 4-H
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. EST Register online Even though we are spending more time apart, the learning doesn’t stop. We encourage …
Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until midnight July 6, 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability …
State Farmers Markets Continue to Encourage Social Distancing
[View news release from NCDA&CS] As North Carolina begins to open up, state officials are reminding shoppers at the four …
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