Homemade Hand Sanitizer
The big topic of discussion at this time is COVID-19. We live in an age of technology and a …
Community
Farmers Market - Opens Sat April 4th
1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount Yes, we are opening Saturday April 4th! Shop Fresh. Shop Local. Eat Fresh. Featuring Local Produce, …
Events Cancelled - 2020 Small Farms Week
All Small Farms Week Events have been canceled. Inspiring Farmers, Sustaining Farms Small Farms Week 2020, the 34th annual Small …
Handwashing - Best Practices
CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected …
2020 Census - Make Nash Count!
Learn more at 2020 Census. Importance of the Data The 2020 Census will determine congressional representation, inform hundreds of billions in …
Beginner Grilling Class
This program is transitioning to an online program. We will not meet face to face due to the COVID …
Empowering Youth and Families Program
This program is FREE and has been developed and implemented by NC State University 4-H and funded by a Rural …
Small Farms Week Youth Photography Contest
Youth Photography Contest Use your imagination and capture the heart and soul of North Carolina’s agriculture! N.C. Cooperative Extension, Nash …
Herter O'Neal Scholarship
Herter O’Neal Scholarship $750 Available for Tuition and/or Books Deadline to receive application is March 20, 2020 The scholarship is open to students pursuing …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
2020 Ten Plant Tour Virtual Series
Due to popular demand the 10 Plant Tour Series is back! Ever wonder what will thrive best and where? Here is …
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration
Please join the Nashville Willing Workers Club as they celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at …
Safe Plates Food Safety Certification Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension offers Safe Plates for Food Managers for all those who work in the foodservice industry. The …
2019 Community and Rural Development Banquet
Community and Rural Development Banquet Saturday, November 9, 2019 Nash County Agriculture Center Program Begins at 4 p.m. Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Nash …
Homemade Holiday
The 2019 Homemade Holiday Program will be held Friday, November 1, 2019, at 6 p.m. The program will be …
Extension Connections Newsletter
Hot off the press . . . Winter 2019 Extension Connections Newsletter – see link below. Extension Connections 4th Qtr …
Whitakers Community Voices
Be a Voice for Your Community! Whitakers Community Voices Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 426 Cutchin Road Saturdays: October 12, 19, & 26 and …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Kids Day at the Arboretum
Saturday, September 21, 2019 Weather permitting Nash County Arboretum 1006 Eastern Avenue in Nashville 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be something for all …
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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Community Development
- Composting
- Military Outreach
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Center
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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