Be Prepared: Disaster Preparedness
Virtual Lunch & Learn Thursday, July 29, 2021 Noon–1 p.m., EST The 2021 hurricane season is in full force, we all need …
Community
Empowering Youth and Families Program
Communication Education for Family Register Here Through Eventbrite Today! This program will resume in September and is designed to help family members …
Poultry Show and Sale - October 9th
Saturday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Nash County Ag Center l 1006 Eastern Ave in Nashville Registration Due March 19th POULTRY …
Our Giant (Atlantic) Pumpkin Story
Earlier this year the Nash County 4-H office connected with Mr. Danny Vester from Spring Hope to assist us …
Podcast: Why NC Farmers Need Good Internet
The NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Farms Food and You Podcast recently covered the topic …
2nd Annual Virtual Faithful Families Walking Challenge
Grab your walking shoes and some friends or family and let’s get moving. We are happy to announce the …
New Fork to Farmer Videos Celebrate the Community Development Effects of Farming
The NC State University Fork to Farmer Team just released four new brief videos that celebrate the role farming …
2021 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 …
Be Prepared: Disaster Preparedness
Virtual Informational Session Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11 a.m.–noon, EST Hurricane season began June 1 and runs through November 30. The time …
2021 School Supply Drive
Help Kids Succeed Donate New School Supplies to N.C. Cooperative Extension in Nash County for Nash County Students June 7 through August 13 Drop-Off …
NC Homemade Registration Open
Do you want to earn some extra money by preparing food in your home? Have you ever thought about …
Broadband Resources Newsletter, May 2021
The May 2021 Broadband Resources Newsletter can be found on the Community Development Portal page. It compiles several of …
A Deep Look Into Broadband in Rural America
The Foundation for Rural Service has provided a white paper on the importance of connectivity in rural America. It …
Farmland Preservation: VAD Virtual Training Scheduled for June 9
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ farmland preservation team and the State-wide Voluntary Agricultural District Working Group …
Get Paid Promoting Rural Broadband Connectivity
The American Farm Bureau Federation is joining the American Connection Corps which is part of the American Connection Project …
Farmers Have Different Internet Needs
The recent study by McKinsey confirms what everyone already knows: Farmers are different. Farmers make use of technology to …
Improving Access to a 4-Year Degree
Pathways to CALS ASPIRE Our crop and soil academic programs are meant to serve our agricultural communities. We are improving access …
Map Your Broadband Speed - NC Broadband Survey
Over the recent months, the residents of North Carolina have become kingly aware of their internet speed and reliability. …
Farmers Market - Open Tuesdays and Saturdays
1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount Blueberries and Blackberries are now available at the Market! Don’t miss the fresh baked breads, …
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
Volunteers in Extension
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