What Is the Empowering Youth and Families Program All About?
The Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) is a 4-H program unlike any other. Instead of simply working with …
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Extending a Helping Hand
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Farm Legacy and Estate Planning: Strategies for Risk, Resilience, and Culture
The Farmers Of Color Network at RAFI-USA recently hosted an exceptional group of farmers to talk about their individual …
Wills & Heirs Property: Protecting Black-Owned Land
It might not be a simple or easy issue to talk about, but a better understanding of wills and …
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 …
DHHS Launches SlowCOVIDNC App
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced the launch of a COVID-19 Exposure Notification …
Troxler Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs
Application period runs Oct. 1 through Oct. 22 Beginning Oct. 1, farmers markets operators and local food hubs can apply …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Updated CDC Guidance on COVID-19 and Food Access Sites
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges across the United States. Access to healthy, nutritious food options is important to health …
A New Look for Yancey's Empowering Youth & Families Program
At this point in the year 2020, we’re all still adjusting to new ways of doing things. The Cooperative Extension …
NCDA&CS Announces $2 Million in Funds for Dairy Assistance Due to COVID-19 Losses
Application period opens Sept. 28 and closes Oct. 12 Grade A dairy fluid milk producers in North Carolina who suffered …
Safe Canning Amid Canning Supply Shortages
Gardens are at the height of production and food preservation is in high gear. However, many home canners are …
Can Rural Revitalization Be a Benefit From COVID-19?
There doesn’t appear to be any segment of our society that has been left untouched by COVID-19. Since COVID-19 …
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
Canning season is NOT over! You can CAN all year long! Just bring your pressure canner gauge into the office …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
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Keeping in Touch With Your Community
For the last two weeks I have been struggling with my weekly blog post for our Empowering Youth and …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
USDA Announces More Eligible Commodities for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Application Deadline Extended to September 11, 2020, and Producers Who Have Approved Applications to Receive Final Payments U.S. Secretary of …
August Is National Family Fun Month
Now that August has arrived, most parents and caregivers are rushing around trying to decide the best option for …
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