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Vance County Center Donates Food/Toiletries

March 27-31, 2023 marked the 37th annual Small Farms Week Celebration, presented by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical University (NC A&T;). This is an annual statewide…

Home Food Preservation Series

Learning the Basics to Food Preservation From a Distance

It's Going To Be A VIRTUAL Learning Experience!Learn how to preserve your food in this Home Food Preservation Series.Click on each session below to register for these free workshops: APRIL 11th:…

Small Farms Week Toiletry and Food Drive

2023 Small Farms Week Toiletry and Food Drive

March 27-31, 2023 marks the 37th annual Small Farms Week Celebration, presented by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical University (NC A&T;). This is an annual statewide…

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How to Evaluate Land for a Small Farm or Homestead

Register for a Free Webinar on this topic to be held on October 21, 2022 at noon.In recent years, there have been indications of strong interest in the purchase of small rural acreages (say 5 to 20…

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How Do I Price My Farmers Market Products?

For farmers market vendors, deciding on the price to charge for various products can have a significant effect on income, sales volume and, most importantly, profitability. It’s likely worth doing…

Baja Chicken Slider

Whip It Up Wednesday Recipe

Baja Chicken Sliders (video) Who doesn't love a good, easy tailgate recipe that's full of flavor? Between the tasty sauce and the crunchy slaw, this one is sure to please everyone!

Extension At The Table Food Drive

Small Farms Week Food Drive

Help Us Bring A Meal To Local Families"Extension At The Table" Food Drive March 21-26, 2022 marks the 36th annual Small Farms Week, presented by Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T.; Small Farms Week…

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Are There Grants for Farmers?

A common dream of those who own a few acres of unused land is to start up some type of farm enterprise. Across the state, the local Extension agent is often seen as the person to call for advice on…

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Agencies That Help Farmers; Navigating the Alphabet Soup

Many folks with a small plot of farmland have dreams of making it more productive. It’s no easy task to take a few acres of soil and turn it into a viable farm enterprise, but aspiring farmers will…

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Want to Market Your Farm Products? There's an App!

Thanks to generous support from the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, a new smartphone app has been launched to promote consumer-focused agriculture-related businesses. Eligible…