Resource Page for Red Imported 'Fire Ants'
With the presence of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFAs) becoming more and more prevalent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension from …
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Turf Tips: Review of Turfgrass Pest Issues in a Challenging Year We are hosting another virtual field day on October …
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Want to know what is going on with the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program over the next few …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
Hurricane Season 2020 - Know Your Zone!
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Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
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Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
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Granville/Person County Master Gardener Training
Master Gardener℠ volunteer training in Granville and Person Counties will begin August 13, 2020. For more information please click …
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What information do you need from your local Family Consumer Science resource? Even though many of us are stuck …
Backyard Agriculture 101
As we all try to adjust to our new lifestyles caused by COVID-19, N.C. Cooperative Extension is providing new …
Produce Safety Training for Farmers: Friday, April 3
Are you getting questions about cleaning and sanitizing from your customers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic? NC State Extension’s …
Soil Testing - NCDA&CS Agronomic Lab Modifications
In response to COVID-19, beginning March 30, 2020, the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services labs will only …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Pop-Up Grocery Store Tour
February is National Heart Month and March is National Nutrition Month so we want everyone to savor the flavor …
HomeGrown: Short Video Answers From NC State Extension
From Timely Tips to the Latest Discoveries At Homegrown you will find nutritious seasonal recipes, gardening tips and information on …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
North Piedmont Farm School Extends Registration Deadline Until January 3, 2020
North Central Farm School Extends Deadline until January 3. Classes begin January 13, 2020. Registration and class fee must …
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