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 …
Community
WATCH: North Carolina Climate Change Webinar Series
The State Climate Office of North Carolina (SCONC) and the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) have a …
Preparing Your Turkey for the Youth Market Turkey Show
You picked up your poults two months ago. They’ve taken a lot of your time and attention. They’re growing …
Can Rural Revitalization Be a Benefit From COVID-19?
There doesn’t appear to be any segment of our society that has been left untouched by COVID-19. Since COVID-19 …
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, …
New Farmland Owner in Guilford County Builds Relationships With Farm Neighbors
Renee Kennedy knew the beautiful farm house and 110 acres she had under contract to purchase in Pleasant Gardens, …
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 …
Western NC FarmLink Office Has a New Home!
The Corona Virus crisis has changed all our lives in so many different ways. I believe many of us …
“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. …
Recent Events Impact Agricultural Trade
Buffeted by the coronavirus pandemic and political disagreements, what can farmers expect of exports to China in the challenging year ahead? Explorer …
Racial Equity: NC Farmers & Their Land
NC State University Chancellor Woodson recently stated that “We stand against and condemn white supremacy, racial injustice, and all …
Webinar Series: Mental Health for Farming and Rural Communities
We’re sharing a webinar series opportunity with our community: Improving Mental Health Service Access for Farming and Rural Communities: …
Vegetable Gardening Series for Beginners-Registration Open
Have you always wanted to experiment with growing your own food at home? If so, now is a good …
State of the State of Farmland in the US
North Carolina ranks 2nd nationwide for the amount of acres converted to a developed use for the years 2001 …
“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, …
Land Use Trends, FarmLink Success Stories, Website
Webinar about general land management trends across the state, a handful of NC FarmLink success stories, and how to …
NC Landowners Trust Farm Operators With Conservation Practices
While you may have heard the term ‘absentee landowner’, it might be more appropriate to use the term ‘non-operating …
Find a Farm, Find Farmland, Zoom Webinar, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
What: Explore NC State Extension’s NC FarmLink’s web resource to 1) discover farmland available for lease or for sale across …
Let's Talk - NC FarmLink Goes Virtual
William and I were excited when we came on board as the NC FarmLink Co-Directors because we are both …
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- Military Outreach
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- Davidson County Government
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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This publication clears up misconceptions about federal flood insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program.
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Designing Rain Gardens (Bio-Retention Areas)
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