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2020 Census
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Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
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Hard Freeze Predicted for Much of the State 4/9/2016
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Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
Community Gardening Handbook $10 Plus Shipping
Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook by Don Boekelheide & Lucy Bradley Now available …
Natural Learning Initiative Design Institute, Raleigh NC 10/21-22/2015
13th Annual Design Institute: The Whole Child in Nature Designing and programming children’s outdoor environments for play, learning, and well-being. Join …
BUGFEST Saturday, September 19, 2015 9 am–7 pm, Downtown Raleigh
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Trees, Shrubs, and Conifers: Identification and Use - NC State & Longwood Team Up to Offer Non-Credit Online Course
Learn cultural information about trees, shrubs, and conifers and their use in the landscape. Learn to identify and appreciate commonly …
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The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC …
2015 Conference: NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
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New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
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Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
Great Article by Dee Shore about the 30-minute television show and its host Mike Gray. Recordings of Shows available …
13th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Design Institute
The Whole Child in Nature Designing and programming children’s outdoor environments for play, learning, and well-being. Learn how naturalized outdoor environments …
8th Annual Paw Paw Festival
Free Event! The 8th annual NC pawpaw festival will be held 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015 at …
North Carolina Master Gardeners Blaze a Virtual Trail
One year ago this month, NC State Extension Master Gardeners in Durham county created a radio show. In developing …
Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …
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Check out this wonderful tool for diagnosing problems with strawberry plants. Check off symptoms that you have seen and …
Natural Learning Initiative 2015 Symposium: Growing in Place
The Eighth Annual Growing In Place Symposium: Green Neighborhood Assets: Streets, Houses, Schools, Parks, Food. March 5, 2015 at the Marbles …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Community Development
- Composting
- Military Outreach
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Center
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
Volunteers in Extension
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