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 …
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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 …
Sky-Vue Skateland
Join Us for a STEM and FUN Skating Day! July 30, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Ages 7 and up Sky-Vue Skateland 12724 US …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Starting on May 12, 2021, eligible households can access the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit funds to offset the cost …
4-H Lending Library
Now Open! The Nash County 4-H Teen Clovers have set up a Lending Library outside the Nash County Agriculture Center …
Grow Deeper Roots Through An Ambassadorship
Grow Deeper Roots by becoming a MARKET AMBASSADOR Help us make a real difference in people’s lives. Nash County Farmers Market …
2021 Virtual Home Food Preservation Classes
The dates have been set for the 2021 Virtual Home Food Preservation Classes. Go ahead and mark the dates …
Home Food Preservation: Are You Ready?
Home food preservation season is quickly approaching. Are you ready? There are several things you can do now to …
2020-2021 NC State Extension
Message from the Director At NC State Extension, we improve lives and grow North Carolina. While the past year presented …
2021 Med Instead of Meds Virtual Program
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Utility Easements: Recent Case Considers Aesthetic Value of Removed Trees
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