12/05/2023
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Cooperative Extension
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has launched a new effort to apply its expertise and experience in community outreach and education to urban communities and nontraditional audiences across North Carolina.
11/27/2023
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Cooperative Extension,
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
New niche crops, ethnic foods and multicultural food traditions are all on the menu for the 38th annual Small Farms Week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture. Set for March 24-30, 2024, the week’s theme is “New Paths to Profits.”
10/10/2023
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Cooperative Extension
The Farmer Veteran Coalition of North Carolina (FVC), a group that helps veterans find meaningful and sustainable work in agriculture, will host the first Eastern Regional Farmer Veteran Coalition of North Carolina Education Conference on Oct. 27 at the Cumberland County Extension Center.
09/26/2023
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Cooperative Extension
Community leaders and volunteers from across North Carolina will convene Oct. 17 in Charlotte for the annual Grassroots Leadership Conference (GLC), a one-day event to discuss local issues and develop strategies for positive change.
04/03/2023
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Cooperative Extension
Sisters Joyce Martin Bowden and Jeannette Martin Horn and their farm, J&J Martin Produce LLC, were honored March 29 as North Carolina’s 2023 Small Farmers of the Year, a recognition awarded by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as part of its annual Small Farms Week.
02/21/2023
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Cooperative Extension,
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The countdown has begun for Small Farms Week 2023, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture. The week will feature educational programs, demonstrations and the announcement of the 2023 Small Farmer of the Year.
02/17/2023
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Cooperative Extension
Registration is open for the Small Farms 360 Leadership Initiative’s fourth educational workshop to be held Feb. 21 -22 at the Bob Martin Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Center.
02/14/2023
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Cooperative Extension,
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s only twice-appointed leader, Secretary Thomas Vilsack, came to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University Farm on Wednesday, Feb. 8, to discuss the major investment USDA is making in climate-smart agriculture – and then, to get a first-hand look at those practices in action.