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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…

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NC Tunnel Talk Webinar Series

Beginning January 13, we invite you to participate in a series of live, interactive sessions held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This program is designed…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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Mountain Research Station Field Day 2025

Join us on July 17, 2025 for the Annual Mountain Research Station Field Day! Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Pesticide credits will be available and dinner will be provided courtesy of Carolina…

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Mountain Horticultural Field Day

Save the Date and join us on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center for the Annual Mountain Horticultural Field Day. We will be hosting tours of…

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McDowell Cover Crop Restoration Program Available Now

McDowell County farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Helene now have an opportunity to revitalize their farmland through a special Cover Crop Restoration Program. This initiative is exclusive to…

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You're Invited: Digital Opportunities Stakeholder Meeting

Local residents, community partners, and service providers are invited to participate in an upcoming Digital Opportunities Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m, Community Building,…

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The Emergency Resilience Grant

was formed through generous support from donors and members. The intent of this grant is to offset financial disruption caused by the government funding freeze for farmers and ranchers through the…