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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,…
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:…
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…
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…
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 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.…
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 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…
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…
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…