“Farmers’ Markets Have Been at the Cutting Edge”: A Conversation With Agent & Local Food Coordinator Paul McKenzie
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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: …
New Predetermined Coastal Evacuation Zones
Last week, North Carolina announced the implementation of the Know Your Zone initiative for the state’s coastal communities. The …
“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, …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
— Written By Carolyn Bird If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on …
Count on Me NC - Free Trainings to Help Businesses Manage COVID-19
The Count On Me NC program is focused on providing the necessary knowledge and information needed to manage COVID-19 within …
USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers Through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
CFAP Factsheet for Livestock Producers CFAP assistance is available to livestock producers who have an ownership interest in eligible livestock …
Do I Need to Worry About a Killing Frost in My Corn?
Do I need to worry about a killing frost in my corn? By: Taylor Dill I have received multiple calls about …
Beekeepers: Live Online Seminar on Hive Inspections, Pests, and Disease Issues
Join Lewis Cauble, NC Apiary Inspector, May 5, 2020, @ 6 p.m. for a live online seminar on hive inspections, …
Safely Handling Bulk Poultry Purchases
Taking advantage of local poultry suppliers selling their product in bulk and at wholesale prices can be a dream …
Tips for a Healthy Home
A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen – info from Sarah Kirby A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen 8 Tips …
Food Safety Guidance for Bulk Purchases of Frozen Poultry, Meats
Due to changes in the supply chain, some meat and poultry manufacturers are selling large amounts of product directly …
American Egg Board Releases Free K-12 Eggucational Resources
Are you looking for something eggcellent to use with your K-12 learners at home? Have you always wanted to …
Family and Consumer Science Newsletter April 13-17, 2020
April is National Minority Health Month: Daily themes are below. Wellness Monday: Matcha and Meditation: Matcha is a hot tea …
April Is National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month, and the FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) is observing …
2020 Piedmont Regional Goat & Sheep Conference NOW Webinar Series
Join us online from the comfort of your home as we take our originally planned conference schedule and move …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
V Pesticide Credits Offered Online!
N.C Cooperative Extension, LINCOLN COUNTY CENTER / AG ED PROGRAM Online “V” recertification pesticide credits! We obtained permission to give the “V” …
Tips and Strategies for Facilitating Online Meetings
Tips for Facilitating Excellent Virtual Meetings Series of 4 online facilitation training via Zoom every otherThursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. starting …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
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