Vermicomposting
Earthworms convert organic matter (including food scraps, paper, animal manure, and yard trimmings) into a valuable soil amendment and …
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Enter Your Garden in the Directory
Join the 90+ gardens that have already made their mark (ie. carrot) on the map! Add your garden to the North Carolina …
Search Garden Directory
Search the NC community garden directory to find a garden by type, location, size, year started and more! Find …
Fork to Farmer Films Feature Western NC Pivots
One of the hottest new terms and trends of the COVID-19 era is the “Pandemic Pivot.” Of necessity, people …
Join Us for the Fall 2020 NCACES Virtual Meeting & Call for Collaborative Projects
NCACES is the North Carolina Association of Cooperative Extension Specialists. This Association promotes the networking of Extension Specialists across …
Chanel Nestor Joins CRD Team
The NC State University CRD team is excited to welcome Chanel Nestor as the Project Coordinator for the CREATE …
Enjoying Apples From the Farm to the Table
Help us celebrate NC Crunch Day by biting into an apple with us tomorrow. Every year the Farm to …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Ask an Expert Feature to Be Retired
On November 2, 2020, NC State Extension will retire the Ask an Expert service that has been offered on …
Festivals, Events & the Pandemic Pivot Workshop
Community festivals and events often become intertwined within a community’s cultural fabric. As a direct result of COVID-19, many …
Growing Communities Through Gardens
Recently updated, this 12 page introduction to community gardens provides an overview of What is a Community Garden? Types …
Extending a Helping Hand
October 13, 2020 | Emily Packard Across North Carolina, NC State Extension stands in the gap between high tech and …
Train-the-Trainer Workshops for Microentrepreneurs
P1t has collaborated with LitupLife, a training and education company from Canada on the development of an innovative training …
Ei4F Holiday Lab Closure Dates 2020
The Food Entrepreneurial Program is closed in conjunction with the university closing from December 18th, 2020 through January 3rd, 2021. The …
Center for Disease Control Recommendations for Outdoor Gardens
Considerations for Outdoor Learning Gardens and Community Gardens Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 Promote Healthy Behaviors Staying home when sick Social distancing Wearing a …
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 …
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 …
Get Involved in Community Gardening!
Welcome to the North Carolina Community Gardens Site! We have the resources you need to make your community garden …
Kenosha, Wisconsin Farmer Plants Two Million Sunflowers to Make People Smile
One Wisconsin man has been very busy during the pandemic: He’s planted two million sunflowers to give joy to …