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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 …
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The latest piece on the In the Field blog from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
NC Egg Farming: Forever in the Family and Always in the Heart (NCDA&CS Blog)
A recent post on the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) In the Field blog featured …
Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
2021 NC Aquaculture Development Conference: Registration Now Live!
March 18–20, 2021 Don’t miss out on the 33rd annual North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference! (see our YouTube video) The North …
Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
Orange County’s unique landscape includes dense urban areas and open rural spaces. Like other counties across the state, Orange …
An Extreme, Unusual 2020: The Weather Year in Review
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4 African Climate Activists Calling for Action
In our latest episode we speak to incredible Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate, who is too often represented as …
2021 New Year, New Way With ECA Learning Series
New Year, New Way with ECA The pandemic has presented many challenges but one that is reoccurring is not being …
COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Articles
Since the COVID-19 vaccine was announced, NC State University has worked diligently to gather and share answers to common …
January CCP Meeting to Focus on Water Resource Planning
The first Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting of 2021 will focus on Water Resource Planning. Please join us on January 21, 2021, …
Holiday Baking Food Safety and Bake-Along
The Countdown to the Holidays is On! 2020 has presented some challenges so let’s not add foodborne illness to it! Here …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
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 …
Tis the Season to Be Thankful and We Are So Thankful for Our Volunteers!
During the week of November 22–28, 2020, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yadkin County is showing just how thankful we are …
ECA Continuing the Traditions
Crisp morning air as you stir awake, fall leaves crunching under your footsteps, and the aroma of nutmeg and …
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 …
Radon: Your Home and Your Health
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