Inspiring Future Science Leaders - CYFAR Project
Youth in both the Carolina’s face overwhelming challenges: failing schools, teacher turnover, the out-migration of young millennials from small …
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Winter Ag Workshops
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms – For anyone interested in growing your own mushrooms, there will be a mushroom workshop held at …
Winter Vegetable Conference & 49th Annual Tomato Growers Meeting to Be Held in Asheville
Event Date: February 8th and 9th, 2017 Location: Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC Cost: Registration at the door is $35 Registration required: …
Extension Christmas Tree Production Program 2016
Tis the season for Christmas Trees. In fact, nearly 33 million live or cut Christmas Trees are sold in …
Clay County Drought Agriculture Update
Clay and Cherokee Counties have been moved from Extreme (D-3) to Exceptional (D-4) Drought conditions according to the U.S. …
Boteler Fire Information
Here are some links if you would like to get more information regarding the fires in Clay County, NC. Boteler …
Pest Problems in the Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
As the floodwaters recede following hurricane Matthew and people begin the difficult task of cleanup in and around their …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
FDA Ruling on Antibiotics for Livestock
In case you haven’t heard, January 1, 2017, will not only bring a new year, but it will also …
Free Pesticide Collection Day Set
The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (NCDA&CS) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a non-regulatory and cost-free program, in …
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, …
Balancing Beekeeping and Mosquito Abatement in North Carolina
Barely a day goes by when Zika virus is not in the news headlines. As of August 31st 2016, …
USDA Publication: U.S. Households' Demand for Convenience Foods
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the …
USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week
USDA has just released a new publication that highlights interesting facts about where (grocery stores and eating places were …
Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
From NCDA&CS Horse owners urged to vaccinate horses after two S.C. horses confirmed to have EEE RALEIGH – North Carolina horse owners …
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 …
Very Important Parents Curriculum Training Registration Now Open
Professionals working with young or teen parents can now register for the Very Important Parents Curriculum Training to grow and …
Healthy Home Solutions
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be the source of or a contributing factor to …
Spring PrepareAthon: Focus on Tornado Preparedness
In April of 2011, North Carolina experienced its largest tornado out break ever. Spring is a time when there …
Nutrition Decisions Webinar Series
Are artificial sweeteners safe? What is the difference between organic and conventional milk? To answer these questions and more, …
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- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Economic Development Center
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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