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Get Moving With Gardening!

Join Our 3-Part Demonstration Series at Amay James ParkLooking for a fun way to stay active and learn something new? The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to a hands-on Gardening…

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DIY: Seed Starting 101— 2/27 & 3/6

DIY: Seed Starting 101 A fun hands-on workshop all about learning how to grow your very own plants! In this 2-hour workshop, we will walk you through the entire process, from selecting the right…

2025 Report to the People

2025 Annual Report to the People Our annual Report to the People highlights some of our team’s hard work and commitment to helping transform science into everyday solutions that improve the lives of…

Lunch and Learn: Connecting Producers and Consumers Through Local Food

6-Part Virtual Lunch and Learn Series Introducing Connecting Producers and Consumers through Local Food Education, a 6-part virtual lunch and learn series. In this series, participants will learn…

DHHS Updates About SNAP (November 2025 SNAP Benefits Suspended)

As you may have heard, due to the government shutdown, SNAP/FNS benefits have been suspended for the month of November 2025. NCDHHS will notify SNAP/FNS participant households and individuals by text…

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We Want to Hear From You! Agriculture Needs Assessment

Assessing community needs is one of the ways Extension establishes programs to disseminate research-based information from NC State and NCA&T.; Please take a few moments and share which topics you…

Farm to Fable: Separating Farm and Food Facts from Fiction

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Separating Farm and Food Facts From Fiction

Join us for an eye-opening free online event where we'll delve into the world of food production. Let's bust myths and uncover truths about where our food really comes from. Farm to FableSeparating…

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) - a Shared Harvest

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is more than just a way to buy food—it’s a partnership between farmers and the community. At its heart, CSA is about building relationships, supporting local…

From Seed to Plant: Transplanting Your Seedlings

Discover the basics of gardening and maintaining your very own garden! Take your seedlings to the next stage! Have seedlings but not sure how to maintain them? Join us at N.C. Cooperative Extension,…

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The Consumer's Role in the Local Food System

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of local food systems. These systems, which emphasize the production, distribution, and consumption of food within a specific…