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McDowell County Farmland Protection Plan Survey

McDowell County Residents and Farmers Invited to Participate in Farmland Protection Plan Surveys The Foothills Regional Commission, in collaboration with the McDowell County Government, is seeking…

Celebrate Earth Day with a Powerful, Hope-Filled Film

This Earth Day, the community is invited to gather for an inspiring evening centered on connection, climate solutions, and the power of local food. A free screening of the acclaimed documentary Kiss…

Small Farms Week Celebrates 40 Years

Forty years ago, Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University introduced a week to recognize small-scale farmers – including those with limited resources and in small communities…

Let's Crush the Schedule F!

will be presented on Tuesday, February 3, 6 to 8 p.m. with Laurel Clabaugh ONLINE. No one likes taxes, but getting them done right is as important as any other part of the farm. Gain confidence with…

Upcoming NC Beef Conference Educational Opportunity

Each year, the North Carolina Beef Conference provides a valuable opportunity for cattle producers, industry partners, and agricultural professionals to come together to learn, share ideas, and stay…

Agricultural Advisory Board Member Needed

The Agricultural Advisory Board is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board. The next meeting will be held on Thursday November 13, 2025 5:30pm 60 E. Court St. N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference…

Strong Records Make Strong Farms

Free Webinar – Tuesday, November 4, 5:30 PMHosted by Jennifer Badger, EMFS Agribusiness AgentRunning a successful farm takes more than hard work—it takes good records. From tracking expenses and…

Health Coverage Matters

As enrollment season opens for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace and Medicare, it’s an important time to remind our local farmers, growers, and self-employed producers that affordable,…

Money Made Easy With Apps: Digital Skills Workshops

Handling money has changed a lot in recent years. From online banking to digital wallets, from apps that track your spending to peer-to-peer services like Venmo or PayPal—these tools are everywhere.…

Empowering Mountain Food Systems Offers Invaluable Training

This Fall, Empowering Mountain Food Systems with North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the Small Business Center will be offering invaluable training opportunities. If you are a new farmer or…