Saving Milk
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Agriculture & Food
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NC Farm School 2021, Moving Forward
Amidst pandemic fears of potential insecurity, there is a rise in the reality of the sensitivity of our food …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
2020 Farm Business Webinar Series
Farm Business Webinars The farm business webinar series will be conducted via webinar from 10–11 a.m. on the following dates …
Wildlife on Your Land/Farm: Opportunity or Obstacle? Free Webinar Series
Wildlife on your land or farm can offer various benefits, but also has the potential to create significant problems. …
Free Face Coverings-Masks-Hand Sanitizer for Farmers, Farm Workers
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center to Distribute Face Coverings, Masks, and Hand Sanitizer N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center …
NC Residents Warned Not to Plant Unsolicited Foreign Seed
News Release July 27, 2020 Contact: Phil Wilson NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division 919-707-3732 RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that …
NC Agribusinesses - Seeking Financial Resources for COVID Relief?
A list of organizations that are offering aid and loan programs has been compiled by the Department of Agricultural and …
Farmers Markets During the Pandemic: A Vendor's Perspective
Ambling through the colorful displays and wafting fragrances of potted plants is, for me, a crucial part of the …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
BioWorma®, an Alternative to Traditional Anthelmintics
This webinar presentation is about BioWorma®, a fungus (Duddingtonia flagrans) that traps and kills roundworm larvae in the manure …
USDA Direct Payments to Producers
USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program>> WASHINGTON, D.C., May 19, 2020 – …
RAFI Farmers of Color Network Fund
The RAFI Farmers of Color Network Fund is now open! I’m reaching out to you because you either filled out …
Farm Worker Health and Safety Considerations for COVID-19
WPS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidance for North Carolina Farms WPS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidance for North Carolina …
Save Small Business Fund Initiative
Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce COVID–19 Update April 17, 2020 – Save Small Business Fund An Initiative of the U.S. Chamber …
April Horticulture News Summer Pests, Soil Sampling
Vegetable Gardening – A Beginners Guide Vegetable gardening is becoming more popular—both as a pastime and a food source. We …
Pests and Diseases of Summer Veggies
There isn’t much that can quite compare to the taste of home-grown vegetables. However, it takes time and dedication …
Forestry Webinars Available During April
NC State Extension Forestry has lined up several webinar opportunities for landowners over the next few months, with two slated …
Paycheck Protection Program Information for Borrowers
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their …
Financial Assistance for Farmers Impacted by COVID-19
Farms and businesses with fewer than 500 employees and that meet the Small Business Administration’s definition of ‘small business’ can …
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