2021 NC Foothills Farm Tour
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Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program
The Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) along with the University of Mount Olive’s Agricultural Department, will begin …
Migrant Housing Internet Connectivity Program
The NC Farmwork Health Program and the NC Agromedince Institute have money to help provide internet connectivity at migrant …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Exciting 4-H Opportunity - Host Japanese Delegates in 2021! - Program Cancelled for 2021 Due to Pandemic
Program Cancelled due to Pandemic The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, …
Gardening 101 Class Series
For those who are relatively new to gardening and interested in learning useful tips, tricks, and best practices, we …
Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
ECA Rutherford County Scholarship
IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE February 22, 2021 Tracy Davis, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences | 828-287-6010 tracy_davis@ncsu.edu ECA County Scholarship Applications Available …
Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
Orange County’s unique landscape includes dense urban areas and open rural spaces. Like other counties across the state, Orange …
2021 North Carolina ECA Scholarship
Rutherford County Extension & Community Association (ECA) is proud to announce their 2021 scholarships. High school seniors, full-time college …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely NCDHHS Update
NCDHHS has posted some guidelines for Thanksgiving. Please give it a look if you would like some guidance on …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
Programs List for Rutherford Office
Welcome to our page! We wanted to share a clear and concise representation of the programs that are available …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
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, …
Guías Para Cuando Las Escuelas Abren
La experiencia escolar va a ser diferente este año. Por esto, el departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina …
Protegiendo La Comunidad De Covid19 Y Los Trabajadores Agrícolas
Es muy importante tener puesto un cubrebocas pero al mismo tiempo, mantener distancia social y asegurarse que las personas …
Recursos Sobre Jardinería
Quiere aprender más sobre jardinería o quiere hacerse miembro en un jardín comunitario? Los enlaces que siguen tienen mucha información sobre el tema e …
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