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The landscape of AI technology is rapidly growing, and finding creative, safe ways to integrate it into our work …

The Pittsboro Farmers’ Market Board is excited to announce that they are moving: The market has accepted a great opportunity to …

The 2026 cycle of the Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program (CAGP) is open for applications! The 2026 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program …

The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group has just released the 27th edition of the Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook. …

Note: this workshop was originally scheduled for January 28 but was rescheduled due to the winter storm. A Guide to …

1/2/26- The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced important updates. Here’s what you need to know: Extended Batching …

Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2026 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …

Harvesting Our Future: Nature, Nourishment, and Neighborhoods | 2025 Community Development and Local Food Conference Recap Over 70 NC Extension professionals …

Every year in December some of our wonderful Chatham County Farmers’ Markets host special holiday craft markets. These markets …

Sam DeRosa serves Mecklenburg County as the Local Food Agent, handling a variety of responsibilities such as communications, volunteer …

Come join the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Craven County program, whether you are an experienced gardener, new and wanting …

Michelle Estrada has served N.C. Cooperative Extension for over 20 years and currently serves as the County Extension Director …

Below is information on days and locations for household and agricultural hazardous materials. A list of what is accepted …

NC State Extension has released a new resource for blackberry growers — Blackberry Pruning: A Practical Guide by Gina Fernandez and Hannah …

Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden was created in late 2008 at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro to provide forage …

In the foothills of Western North Carolina the local food landscape is a testament to the power of community …

Fall tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early September! The garden features over …

What comes to mind when you think of “farmers markets?” Ripe seasonal produce, colorful flowers, freshly baked bread, and …

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. David Monks as the new Associate Dean and Director of NC State Extension, as …

Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
This guide provides home gardeners with instructions for growing strawberries, blueberries, brambles (blackberries and raspberries), …

Participation in conservation practices and restrictions comes in various forms, from revocable-at-will, revocable with penalty, …

Though impossible to measure the incidence of neighbor complaints against farmers, North Carolina public policy …

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
This publication discusses the practice of leasing estuarine waters on the North Carolina coast for …

North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
The grape and wine industry in North Carolina is now worth in excess of $30 …
This publication provides basic information for small or medium-scale North Carolina egg producers to start …