Recreation Resources Service Is Hiring!
Recreation Resources Service (RRS) within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University is seeking …
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Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Extending Knowledge and Enriching Lives
Extending Knowledge, Enriching Lives N.C. Cooperative Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday …
Organizations Working Toward a More Diverse, Inclusive Travel Industry
Black History Month may be over but the work toward a more diverse, inclusive travel industry must continue. According …
Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
Black History Month: Ways to Celebrate, Educate and Support
Black History Month is underway and there are a variety of ways to honor and celebrate the importance of …
Now Accepting 2021 Herter O'Neal Scholarship Applications
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA). …
Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
Orange County’s unique landscape includes dense urban areas and open rural spaces. Like other counties across the state, Orange …
Graduate Student Research Supporting Tourism Through the Pandemic
Sara Brune will be graduating with her Ph.D. in May of 2021. Her dissertation research was part of the Strengthening …
Tourism Related COVID-19 Resources
NC and National Resources Several North Carolina organizations are working to develop programs and support the travel industry at this …
Spotlighting Undergraduate Tourism Researchers
Despite all the uncertainty 2020 has produced the Tourism Extension Team wants to spotlight and thank three undergraduate students, …
Ladan Ghahramani Wins TTRA Emerging Leader Award
The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) recently announced Ladan Ghahramani as the winner of the 2020 Emerging Leader …
Tips for Retailers During the 2020 Holiday Season
There is no doubt that 2020 continues to present numerous challenges for small retail businesses. After reading through numerous …
Visitor Trends and Insights in Jackson County
There is no question that the travel industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Many destinations are struggling …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
2021 Governor's Volunteer Service Award Program
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the Office …
Create Bridges Project Produces Resiliency in Retail Webinar Series
As we inch closer to the holiday season, restaurants and retail businesses continue to struggle with the continued effects …
Festivals, Events & the Pandemic Pivot Workshop
Community festivals and events often become intertwined within a community’s cultural fabric. As a direct result of COVID-19, many …
Train-the-Trainer Workshops for Microentrepreneurs
P1t has collaborated with LitupLife, a training and education company from Canada on the development of an innovative training …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
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