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 …
Watermelon and Antique Tractor Day at the Market
Saturday, August 10th Come Join in All the Fun Antique Tractors and Everything Watermelon! The Antique Tractor and Equipment Show, at the …
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 …
4-H Cow Patty Bingo
You are not going to want to miss this LIVE event on June 14, 2019! Beginning live on Facebook …
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 …
Extension Connections Newsletter
Hot off the press . . . Winter 2019 Extension Connections Newsletter – see link below. Winter 2019 Extension …
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 …
Cooking Under Pressure
Do you have an electric pressure cooker or plan to get one and are not sure how to use …
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