Find a Farm, Find Farmland, Zoom Webinar, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
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Direct Marketing for Farmers - 101
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William and I were excited when we came on board as the NC FarmLink Co-Directors because we are both passionate …
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Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Mount Vernon Community Garden
“Wineka column: Vision for ‘edible landscape’ comes together at Mount Vernon Community Garden“, Article and Images in SalisburyPost.com Brenda Chunn …
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Food Preservation Made Easy: Freezing Is on April 28
Join in for the next session on Freezing, April 28, 2020, at 11 a.m. You can sign up for …
Grants, Plants, & Webinars!
Meat & Produce Donations On behalf of N.C. Cooperative Extension in Madison County, we are grateful for the ways in …
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Food Preservation Made Easy!
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Food Preservation Made Easy Series Starts April 21
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It’s an age-old question and the source of great debate among family and friends.Myrtle’s casual (and constant) critique of …
Farmer Resources in COVID-19
Farmer Resources COVID-19 NEW Produce Availability Service To Growers The North Carolina Department of Agriculture is aware that farmers have seen …
List of Local Dairy Processors
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dairy products have been hard to come by. If you, someone you know, or …
How Do I Blanch Vegetables?
Q: How do I blanch vegetables? A: Blanching (scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time) is …
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- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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