
2023 Farm-City Event
What is Farm City Week? The first Farm City Week was born in 1955 when Charles Dana Bennett, businessman from Vermont and Merle …
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
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It is with immense gratitude that we wish the remarkable Dr. Charles “Chuck” Hodges a very happy “second retirement”. …
Safe Plates for Food Managers is an evidence-based, interactive food safety training course developed by NC State University. This …
Beginning January 17th, 2023, the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) will no longer be providing identification …
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What is Farm City Week? The first Farm City Week was born in 1955 when Charles Dana Bennett, businessman from …
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Strawberries are the perfect fruit for early childcare centers. Their life cycle is short (planted …
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
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This factsheet offers guidance for retail establishments during a viral respiratory outbreak, like the coronavirus …