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Jones County Center
Jones County Extension Success

Jones County Extension Success Stories: 2025

Success Stories are organized by objective:4-H Youth DevelopmentHow we have empowered the next generation. Animal Production Systems How we helped with livestock and pasture.Community DevelopmentOur…

Cherokee County Center
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4-H Plant Sale Time Is Here!!

Cherokee County 4-H is holding its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will benefit Cherokee County 4-H. As usual, the plants and trees will be high-quality and reasonably priced. The sale…

Cherokee County Center
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Hands on Workshop: Using Canva

Curious about using Canva to create a new design project? This hands-on workshop will walk you through the basic functions of this popular design platform. Explore templates for business cards,…

Caswell County Center
Tractor sketch and hay bale; text: Ag Chat; Caswell County Center; NC Cooperative Extension logo

Growing Community: Farmer's Market and Caswell Local Food Systems

Every Wednesday, our agents share news, resources, and local happenings through a weekly column in the Caswell Messenger. We’re excited to bring those local insights, updates, and resources directly…

Cherokee County Center
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US Dept of Labor Publishes Digital Literacy Standard

The Executive Order Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence was signed on December 11, 2025. The document established a deadline for Federal agencies to make several key…

Caswell County Center
Food Drive held in Caswell County. Donations excepted February 23rd- March 31st

Food Drive!

In honor of Small Farms Week, Caswell County Extension Office will be taking donations of canned/ all non-perishable foods. All of the proceeds will be donated to local food banks in Caswell County.…

Brunswick County Center
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Shaker of Salt

In last week’s column I wrote about both salt and pepper. This inspiredmore questions and thoughts about salt and it’s use in food.There are lots of different kinds of salt available today. Some…

Buncombe County Center
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Buncombe County Ag & Land Resources Spotlight: Buncombe County Farmland Preservation

Created in 2020, Buncombe County’s “Ag & Land Resources” department is composed of Soil & Water Conservation District and Cooperative Extension. Components of the Soil & Water…

Buncombe County Center
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Getting to Know Whole Grains

As you are supplying your kitchen pantry do not overlook the benefits of whole grains. A nutritional powerhouse, whole grains are an excellent source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, minerals and…

Randolph County Center
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Local Grower Awarded Nc Agventures Grant

February 19, 2026A Randolph County farmer received a NC AgVentures Grant, a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. Nicole Rosenberger, with Deep River Flower Farm, is among 68 recipients…