Farmer Market Legal Toolkit
The Toolkit was created in response to recurring questions from market managers. It is built around the three most …
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2018 Train-the-Trainer Agritourism Workshop
The Economic Impacts Work Group of NC Extension’s Local Food Program Team is conducting a series of train-the-trainer one …
Generating Additional Farm Revenue Through Grants and Collaborations
Please join us for “Generating Additional Farm Revenue through Grants and Collaborations”, a 1-day workshop focused on 2 ways to …
USDA Grant to Expand Fork to Farmer Films in NC
After six successful videos in 2016 communicating the importance of North Carolina farmer and chef relationships, the USDA has …
Uwharrie Region Selected for “Stronger Economies Together” Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C., July 6, 2017 – USDA Rural Development and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at NC State …
Carolina Demography: NC Municipal Growth, 2016 Annual Update
NC Municipal Growth, 2016 Annual Update The U.S. Census Bureau recently made its 2016 population estimates available, and the topline …
University of Minnesota Tourism Center Develops a Manual for Community Tourism
In the past several decades, tourism has evolved as a major economic development priority for many communities. Increasing consumer …
USDA Seeks Applications for Community Development Grants
USDA is making grants available under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) program to strengthen the rural economy. Qualified intermediary …
Cooking in the Garden
Forsyth Community Gardening is teaming up with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program at Cooperative Extension and Second …
Bringing Neighbors Together
Across the country, the community gardening movement is growing strong. Here in Forsyth County, NC, community gardens have taken …
Extension Engage: Partnering With New and Immigrant Audiences
CRD Conference May 2 and 3, 2017 in Durham Deadline to register April 24th, 2017 The demographic shift of North Carolina …
As Power Returns - Is Your Refrigerated Food Safe?
As power is being restored to many areas, it is important to know if your refrigerated food is still …
Flood Safety and Recovery Information
With heavy rains from Hurricane Matthew, flooding is a major concern across much of North Carolina. This flooding will …
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today Invited Rural Communities to Apply for Planning Assistance to Develop Strategies That Help Grow the Economy and Revitalize Downtown Neighborhoods.
WASHINGTON – EPA is offering this assistance as part of Rural Advantage, a suite of federal economic development planning …
Preparing for Extreme Weather
Preparing for Extreme Heat Extreme heat events can happen anywhere in the United States. Extreme heat commonly occurs in the …
Introduction Beekeeping Program
Come out to the Rockingham County Agriculture Center on Tuesday February 2nd at 6:30 for our Introduction Beekeeping …
Integrating New Audiences
The demographics of North Carolina have changed significantly during the last two decades. Although the general public may believe …
Mealybugs in Vineyards
Mealybugs in Vineyards Growers that have vineyards affected by mealybugs should confirm what species of mealybugs they have. This is …
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