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VSA Bags Can Be Pre-Ordered Now

NC State Extension, Tourism Extension, and People-First Provisions have just opened pre-ordering for the 5th season of the Vacationer Supported Agriculture (VSA) program. Vacationers to most of North…

Register Today! Sharing our Stories, Connecting Communities — May 17–19, 2022, Wilmington, NC

NCACDEP Hosts CRD Conference in Wilmington in May

The North Carolina Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NCACDEP), together with the team of CRD professionals from NC State Extension, is hosting a 2-day in-person conference…

'Got Your Back' Local Business Summit — April 26, 9AM–5:30PM, Downtown Sylva @ Paper Mill Pavilion, $20

CREATE BRIDGES Launches the Got Your Back Business Summit

On April 26, 2022, the CREATE BRIDGES Initiative is implementing the first of several strategies envisioned and designed by stakeholders in the retail, accommodation, tourism, and entertainment…

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Elissa Hashemi Is the New CREATE BRIDGES Coordinator

NC State Extension is delighted to announce that Elissa Hashemi is the new Coordinator of the CREATE BRIDGES strategic planning initiative currently underway in the Mountain West Region of North…

Why Broadband Matters to Farmers

The non-profit organization NC Broadband Matters asked Kenneth Sherin to present on the topic of "Why Broadband Matters to Farmers." Sherin covers the use cases for ways broadband can make a…

Broadband Resources Newsletter February 2022

The February 2022 Broadband Resources Newsletter can be found on the Community Development Portal page. It compiles several of the articles found in the news section and on the broadband resources…

Get Grants for Broadband

Over the last few months, there have been many announcements about broadband funding. A great resource for North Carolina counties and communities can be found on the N.C. Broadband Office Grants…

Will NC Farms Have Connectivity for Digital Ag Technology?

The technology used in agriculture is advancing at a rapid pace. Look no further than this article about the Top 10 Applications of Robotics in Agriculture and Farming. Many of the applications in…

FCC’s Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force Report

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force. They met recently to address the connectivity needs facing farmers in our increasingly digital world. Kevin…

The Case for Broadband on the Farm

Jordan Arnold from the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society has written a comprehensive case about the need for broadband on the farm. This information comes from talking with farmers, rural…