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USDA Funding Available to Assist Socially Disadvantaged Farmers During Pandemic
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Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
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Exciting 4-H Opportunity - Host Japanese Delegates in 2021!
The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, 2021! The information below …
COVID-19 Vaccination Planning Tools for Farmworkers
All North Carolina farmworkers are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations as of March 3, 2021. North Carolina’s goal is to …
The Basics of Raised Bed Gardening
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Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for Extension, Education Professionals
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Biden Administration Expands Pandemic Food Benefits Program
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Vaccine Q&A: Vaccination Rates and New Mutations of the Virus
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Specialty Crops in 2020: COVID-19 and Other Challenges
In this Winter 2021 installment of the NC State Economist, Dr. Daniel Tregeagle, assistant professor and Extension specialist in …
Health Care Workers, Adults 65 and Older Next to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
This press release was originally posted by NCDHHS. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced that …
Vaccine Q&A: Do I Need One Dose or Two?
This post was originally published in NC State News. The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines has been slower than many people …
Vaccine Q&A: Vaccines 101, mRNA and Adenoviruses
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Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Celebrating Local Farmers
About Farm-City Week Since 1955, the United States has recognized National Farm-City Week to celebrate and honor the importance of …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
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