Beginning Farmer Workshop
A 7-Week Workshop September 3rd through October 15th This 7-week course, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension of Nash County agents, will meet …
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Disaster Preparedness Workshop
South Rocky Mount Community Center Tuesday, August 20, 2019 6 p.m. It is important to plan for emergencies and weather-related disasters before they …
Empowering Youth and Families Program
PROGRAM DATES September 9 through November 18, 2019 Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Join us on a 12-week journey to …
Farmers Market - Shop Fresh. Shop Local.
1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount MARKET HOURS SATURDAYS – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., April through November TUESDAYS – 4 p.m. to …
Kids Day At the Market
Connecting Kids to Nash County Agriculture First Saturday of the Month May through October 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kids Day At the …
Keep an Eye Out for Spotted Lanternfly
Keep an Eye Out for Spotted Lanternfly This Summer The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Plant Industry Division is asking travelers …
Join a Nash County 4-H Club
4-H is one of the largest youth organization in the United States with more than 7 million participants from age …
Freezer Meal Workshop
September 10th The number one reason people give for not fixing meals at home is they do not have enough time. …
Safe Plates Food Safety Certification Class
Safe Plates for Food Managers will be offered at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Nash County office on October …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
Grow. Cook. Eat. Application opens is Monday, June 3, 2019 Application deadline is Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Interview date is Friday, August …
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness It is important to plan for emergencies and weather-related disasters before they happen. Two of the …
2019 4-H Summer Camps
ENROLLMENT OPEN NOW!!! Don’t delay – these camps fill up quickly! Click here to view 2019 Summer Camps Listing Step One – Sign …
Intro to Home Food Preservation Classes
The weather is warming up and the flowers and trees are blooming a sign Spring has sprung. Spring is …
Be a Farmers Market Ambassador?
Interested in Becoming a Market Ambassador? Nash County Farmers Market is seeking volunteer seasonal Farmers Market Ambassadors to join our …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
Grow. Cook. Eat. Application Opens is Monday, June 3, 2019 Application Deadline is Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Interview Date is Friday, August …
Master Gardener Plant Sale - April 27th
Saturday, April 27th Nash County Agriculture Center at 1006 Eastern Avenue in Nashville 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon The Spring Plant Sale will feature …
Extension Connections Newsletter
Hot off the press . . . Winter 2019 Extension Connections Newsletter – see link below. Winter 2019 Extension …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
2019 Ten Plant Tour Series
Due to popular demand the 10 Plant Tour Series is back! Ever wonder what will thrive best and where? Here is …
Growing Agritourism in Nash County
Are you interested in learning how to start an agritourism business? There are a vast array of farm experiences and …
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