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

January 27, 2026

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Moving Cybersecurity From the Nerds to the Herds

January 21, 2026

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

January 14, 2026

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North Carolina Extension Professionals Gather for an Impactful Community Conference

December 1, 2025

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NC AgVentures Farm Grant Opportunity

October 14, 2025

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Farm Labor Contractor Workshop to Strengthen Agriculture Workforce in North Carolina

October 2, 2025

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Fruitful Collaborations: A Conversation With Molly Sandfoss

August 29, 2025

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National Farmers Market Week 2025: Celebrating Farmers Markets as Community Hubs

August 4, 2025

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Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles

August 1, 2025

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How Cooperative Extension Helped a Historian Share His Story

July 25, 2025

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Bridging the Digital Divide at Asheboro Housing Authority

July 24, 2025

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2025 Summer: Virtual Preparation Courses for Private Pesticide Applicators

July 18, 2025

Three people sit around a tablet in a field. Empowered 154 farmers with digital skills to secure disaster aid.
Digital Skills Help Columbus County, NC Farmers Apply for Disaster Aid

June 18, 2025

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Youth Leads the Way: Scam Prevention Workshop Builds Digital Confidence Across Generations

June 16, 2025

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When Tech Skills Mean the Difference Between Stranded and Safe

June 9, 2025

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Building Digital Confidence at the Asheboro Senior Center’s Shred-a-Thon

June 3, 2025

A man works on an HVAC unit. From retail to HVAC with $7400 in scholarships - AI Tools and digital skills changed his future.
From Retail to HVAC: How One-on-One Digital Support Helped a Bertie County Resident Unlock a New Career

May 28, 2025

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Getting to Know AI: Understanding Large Language Models and How to Use Them Wisely

May 20, 2025

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Seeking Foster Funding for Digital Skills Educators: Keeping North Carolina Communities Connected

May 16, 2025

Thanks to the NC Digital Futures Program, I can now drive from Roxboro to Chapel Hill to visit my son - with my new phone guiding me all the way!
Helping Hands in Roxboro: Learning GPS Navigation to Reconnect With Family

May 12, 2025

Taneisha beamed as she received a confirmation email about her job application. This was her first time applying online, with guidance from an educator at the Extension Center.
From Paper to Digital: A Job Application Journey in Bertie County

May 12, 2025

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Empowering Patients Through Digital Health Tools: A MyChart Success Story

May 12, 2025

"The App Waze was introduced in class. Is an excellent app for seniors. It is simple to use-the navigation included is very good and easy to use. I traveled over 600 miles and used it over a 5 day period. I enjoyed it because I was alone and felt like I h
NC Digital Futures Participant Finds Confidence on the Road With Senior App Training

May 12, 2025

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Tech Tutoring Empowers Resident to Overcome Post-Surgery Challenges

May 12, 2025

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Scam Prevention Class Empowers Seniors at the Rocky Mount Senior Center

May 12, 2025

Six members of N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Digital Futures team standing together and smiling at the NC Digital Opportunity Gathering in April 2025.
Elevating Digital Equity: NC Digital Futures Shines at Statewide Gathering

May 2, 2025

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NC State Extension Announces NC Work From Anywhere Program With 2025 Training Dates

April 10, 2025

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2025 Preparation Courses for Private Pesticide Applicators

February 14, 2025

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A New Era of Learning: Reflections on Bertie DigiCon

October 21, 2024

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Farmworker Health and Safety Training Survey Report

August 9, 2024

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NC State Extension Agents Help Close the Digital Divide

August 8, 2024

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Digital Skills Educators in North Carolina

June 14, 2024

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Attend 2025 Private Pesticide Applicator School

March 18, 2024

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Announcing the Formation of the North Carolina Farmers Market Network (NCFMN)

September 14, 2023

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North Carolina Joins Farmers Markets Across the Country in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week 2023

August 7, 2023

2023 CRD Conference Registration

August 2, 2023

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Registration Open: Foundations of Local Food System Development

July 20, 2023

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WeSpeakWNC Workforce Conference Showcases Retail, Tourism, and Hospitality

April 17, 2023

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Digital Skills Needed in 92% of Jobs

February 23, 2023

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Farm Structures and the FCC Broadband Map

December 14, 2022

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