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Swain County Center
WNC AgOptions

Apply Now for a 2027 WNC AgOptions Farm Grant

Apply Now for a 2027 WNC AgOptions Farm GrantGrants of $10,000 are available to family farms across Western North Carolina. Information sessions begin August 10, and applications are due November 9,…

Mecklenburg County Center
Graphic images of plant, people at farmers market stand, and a cooking pot with food. Text: A Day at the Market:

A Day at the Market: Agriculture, Cooking, & Community

Join us at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28217-4528, on Sunday, September 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for A Day at the Market:…

Robeson County Center
butterflies

Preserving Our Current Ecology

Everyone knows our insect population is in decline. To preserve our current ecology, we need to heed the warning signs and see what we can do to help conserve our insect population. There is an…

Cherokee County Center
Young boy standing by chain-link fence holding a large black rooster

Enter the 2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest Now!!

Cherokee County 4-H lets get ready to show off your photography skills by entering the Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest. If you are interested in entering the contest and are not a member of…

Community Development
farmworker surveying field

Heat Stress among Agricultural Workers on North Carolina Farms

Agriculture is the backbone of North Carolina’s economy, and farmworkers are at the heart of that success. As temperatures rise across the state, especially during peak growing and harvesting…

Brunswick County Center
4-H summer camps

Brunswick County 4-H Summer Camps Inspire Learning Through Hands-On Experiences

Summer has been full of excitement, discovery, and new friendships as Brunswick County 4-H youth participated in three engaging educational camps focused on STEM, healthy living, and agriculture.…

Burke County Center
Damon Pollard talking to a producer in the field.

Damon Pollard Named County Extension Director for Burke Center

N.C. Cooperative Extension–Burke County Center is thrilled to announce the appointment of Damon Pollard as its new County Extension Director. A highly respected and familiar face to local producers,…

McDowell County Center
Cow in Pasture

McDowell County Farmland Protection Plan Survey

McDowell County Residents and Farmers Invited to Participate in Farmland Protection Plan Surveys The Foothills Regional Commission, in collaboration with the McDowell County Government, is seeking…

Brunswick County Center
Ground pearls in turfgrass in Brunswick County is number one pest

Ground Pearls: Number One Pest for Turfgrass in Brunswick County

Ground pearls (Margarodidae) are one of the most invasive lawn pests in Brunswick County, wreaking havoc on lawns across our coastal communities. Often misdiagnosed, these pesky small scale insects…

New Hanover County Center
Traditional Blueberry Monoculture as seen at the Castel Hayne Crops Research Station

From Row Crops to Food Forests: What Sciences Says About Agriculture and Permaculture

Many of us do not think about where our food comes from until something goes wrong. A safety recall, pest outbreak, or even a price spike at the grocery store will remind us of the process from farm…