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Storm clouds roll across Ocean Isle at dawn.

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

Hurricane preparedness and recovery efforts are as effective as the communication used to inform communities in potentially impacted areas of North Carolina. Recognizing gaps in outreach and access…

Moving Cybersecurity From the Nerds to the Herds

Kenneth Sherin and Laura Rodgers will be presenting at the NC Cybersecurity Symposium in a session titled “Moving Cybersecurity from the Nerds to the Herds – Building Cyber Resilience on the Farm and…

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

Raleigh, NC — NC State Extension announced that its NC Digital Futures Program has recieved $537,500 from Camber Foundation to expand digital skills education across Eastern North Carolina.The…

Farm Labor Contractor Workshop to Strengthen Agriculture Workforce in North Carolina

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – North Carolina agriculture depends on the thousands of farmworkers who help plant, tend, and harvest crops each season. Farm Labor Contractors (FLCs) play a vital role in our food…

How Cooperative Extension Helped a Historian Share His Story

In Cherokee County, North Carolina, a respected Civil War historian had a lifetime of knowledge—but no way to share it. Despite his deep understanding of local history, he faced a major barrier:…

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Bridging the Digital Divide at Asheboro Housing Authority

Access to technology and digital skills is no longer optional—it’s essential for education, employment, and navigating everyday life. But for many residents in low-income housing, these resources…

Participants from Spring applicator school in Wayne County

2025 Summer: Virtual Preparation Courses for Private Pesticide Applicators

Each year, thousands of agricultural workers play a vital role in keeping North Carolina’s farms productive and sustainable. At the same time there are many Spanish-speaking farmworkers, needing…

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

When the NC Agriculture Disaster Crop Loss Program transitioned to an online-only application process, it posed a real challenge for many of our farmers in Columbus County. These producers, already…

A highschooler teaches adults about scams.

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

In Guilford County, one high school student turned a personal concern into a powerful learning opportunity for his community. After his grandmother fell victim to an online scam, he reached out to…

A worried man talks on the phone. Helping his wife find her way home.

When Tech Skills Mean the Difference Between Stranded and Safe

Sometimes the impact of digital skills education reveals itself in the most urgent and human moments.Recently, a regular participant in the Asheboro Senior Center’s Tech Talk series—hosted by Digital…