Welcome to the Team Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill!
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Women's Lunch & Learn: Setting Your Forest Management Objectives
Mark your calendar for our Women’s Lunch and Learn webinar, Setting Your Forest Management Objectives, on October 6, 2020, …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
August 26--Third Virtual Turfgrass Field Day
Registration is available for the third virtual field day presented by the turf program at NC State University. Pesticide …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Kelly Oten!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Oten to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Kelly Oten is an …
Carolina Backyard Naturalist - Free Online Course
Registration is now open for the free online course, Carolina Backyard Naturalist, which will provide a foundation for understanding …
Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
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Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
COVID-19 Factsheets for Young Adults
The factsheets cover a variety of topics, including what test results mean, how to stay safe at the pool …
Woodland Owner Webinars on Demand - New Webinars Added!
Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field, and we have …
“Farmers’ Markets Have Been at the Cutting Edge”: A Conversation With Agent & Local Food Coordinator Paul McKenzie
Paul McKenzie is the Horticulture Extension Agent for Vance and Warren Counties and Local Food Coordinator for Warren County. …
Virtual Riverfest Transylvania County
Not to be deterred by the current restrictions on gatherings, the organizers of the annual Upper French Broad Riverfest …
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
If you plan to use your dial gauge pressure canner this season, don’t forget to have the dial tested. …
Virtual Walking Challenge 2020
The Faithful Families virtual walking challenge launched Monday, June 8 and it’s not too late to sign up, as …
North Carolina Master Gardeners Blaze a Virtual Trail
One year ago this month, NC State Extension Master Gardeners in Durham county created a radio show. In developing …
Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County Launch a Radio Show
The Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County have launched a radio show on WCOM 103.5 FM. The show, can …
Complete Your 2020 Census Questionnaire Today!
Hey Transylvania County, ACT NOW! Complete your 2020 Census Questionnaire today! Help your community receive the funding it needs to support many …
“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, …
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