7th Annual Sustainable Living Series Open for Registration!
The Sustainable Living Series, a program of N.C. Cooperative Extension in Mecklenburg County is designed for citizens who desire to …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Calling All Food Entrepreneurs!
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service is committed to fueling the food system with innovation and support—which includes small food businesses. …
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop April 1, 8, 15, & 29, 2019 • Raleigh, NC This short course is designed for the professional …
Mecklenburg Community Gardens
Get your garden gloves and shovels ready and get outdoors to enjoy the harvest. Park and Recreation provide great …
2018 Sustainable Living Series!
A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS…. Class registration will close 2 days prior to the scheduled class date for each class. We …
Make Your Voice Count: Extension Program Builds on Citizen Feedback
It is a fact that “any business with customers is in the ‘people’ business”. The author of this quote …
Acidified Foods Manufacturing School Segment 2 - Dec. 11-12, 2017
ACIDIFIED FOODS MANUFACTURING SCHOOL Acidified Foods Operating Supervisor Certificate Training Course – Segment 2 December 11-12, 2017 – Raleigh, NC **SEGMENT 2 …
Entrepreneurial Program Welcomes Nicholas Fragedakis as Process Authority.
Nicholas Fragedakis (M.S., 2014 North Carolina State University) is the Acidified Foods Process Authority and Director of the Entrepreneur …
North Carolina Dairy Referendum
Dairy farmers in Mecklenburg County will be voting in a Dairy Promotion Referendum on Thursday, May 18, 2017. The …
New 2017 Sustainable Living Series Opens 1/1/17!
We are excited to announce our new Sustainable Living Series class offerings. You spoke and we listened. Check out …
Nickels for Know How - Cast Your Vote 11/1/2016
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016: Nickels for Know-How Makes Good Sense! …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …
Mecklenburg Nickels for Know-How: Referendum Announcement
The Mecklenburg County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Nelson McCaskill, County Extension Director, …
National Youth Science Day 2016
Youth to Explore Drones in World’s Largest Youth-Led Engineering Design Challenge WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 18, 2016) — Drones are revolutionizing …
NC Extension Master Gardener Annual Report
Thank you to NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who made a tremendous contribution in 2015 By the Numbers: 4,140 volunteers 945,083 Face to …
Planning for Native Plants Interview With Charlotte Glen on Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast
Charlotte Glen shares her knowledge for planning for native plants in your landscape including plant considerations, soils and soil …
Vegetable Chapter, Extension Gardener Handbook, Now Available on-Line
Vegetable Gardening, Chapter 16 of the Extension Gardener Handbook Now available for free on line Everything you need to know to grow vegetables …
Extension Gardener "Small Fruits" Chapter Just Released
The Extension Gardener Handbook team is pleased to announce the “Small Fruits” Chapter is up and ready for use. Congratulations …
Sustainable Summer: Going Local With 4-H
Go Local with 4-H Summer Trip Flyer (full) REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration is through eParks. If you have an existing …
2016 Tour d' Coop: June 4th 10am-4pm, Raleigh NC
Join us for the Tour D’Coop on Saturday, June 4 The 2016 tour will be held on Saturday, June 4 …
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County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Farmers Markets and Community Gardens
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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