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When Essential Services Move Online, Trusted Help Matters

Published - April 15, 2026 Read
A Digital Skills Educator sits beside an older man in his home, showing him how to use a smartwatch to monitor important health information.

Randolph County Digital Skills Support Helps Resident Stay Safe and Independent at Home

Published - March 25, 2026 Read

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NC State Extension Helps Protect Farmers from Data Rustlers

Published - April 17, 2026

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Supervisory Training Workshop for Spanish-speaking workers

Published - April 6, 2026

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N.C.D.H.H.S. Agricultural Hurricane Recovery Needs Assessment and Infographics

Published - January 27, 2026

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Moving Cybersecurity From the Nerds to the Herds

Published - January 21, 2026

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NC State Extension’s NC Digital Futures Program Receives $537,500 from Camber Foundation

Published - January 14, 2026

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North Carolina Extension Professionals Gather for an Impactful Community Conference

Published - December 1, 2025

From: Local Food
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Farm Labor Contractor Workshop to Strengthen Agriculture Workforce in North Carolina

Published - October 2, 2025

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Fruitful Collaborations: A Conversation With Molly Sandfoss

Published - August 29, 2025

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Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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Destination Organizations Providing Critical Support: Webinar Recap

Published - May 4, 2026

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Small Farms Field Day

Published - April 28, 2026

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Navigating Your Food Business: An Educational Series

Published - April 28, 2026

From: Food Business
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Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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Resource Recap Destination Ready: NC Showcase

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
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Dunn Makes a Healthy Impact

Published - April 20, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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Summer Savings are In-Season

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
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Learning Labels, Stretching Budgets

Published - April 16, 2026

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