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A farmer working on his computer used as an example to show the use of AI in local food work.
AI: A Practical Tool for Local Food and Extension Work

Published - February 2, 2026

From: Local Food
Beautiful farmers' market carrots!
The Pittsboro Farmers' Market Is Moving Downtown!

Published - January 27, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
Beef cattle grazing among trees.
Farmers and Landowners Can Apply for Agroforestry Grants

Published - January 27, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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2026 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook Is Now Online

Published - January 15, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Food Safety School at the NC Food Innovation Lab

Published - January 13, 2026

From: Food Safety for Processors
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Healthy Eating on a Budget: Your Smart Shopping Playbook!

Published - January 6, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Plan for Fun at the 2026 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!

Published - December 15, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
Conference Day 1 - Welcome, Lightning Talks, Walking Tour, Community Tours
North Carolina Extension Professionals Gather for an Impactful Community Conference

Published - December 1, 2025

From: Local Food
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Clinic Holiday Closings (Late 2025 - Early 2026)

Published - November 26, 2025

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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Love Your Local: A Conversation With Sam DeRosa

Published - November 3, 2025

From: Local Food
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Planting the Next Generation: Timmy's Family Farm

Published - October 24, 2025

From: NC Farm School
Frontline Food Safety logo left; three blue "Food Safety Guide" booklets with worker photo
Food Safety Training for Frontline Employees: March 24, 2026

Published - October 6, 2025

From: Food Safety for Processors
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Beyond the Basics: A Conversation With Michelle Estrada

Published - October 6, 2025

From: Local Food
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Farm Labor Contractor Workshop to Strengthen Agriculture Workforce in North Carolina

Published - October 2, 2025

From: Community Development
Green lynx female on spurred butterfly pea vine (Centrosema virginianum).
Late Summer 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Published - September 22, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
Woman standing by JIREH Family Farms sign reading BEEF, PORK CUTS, CHICKEN, FRESH EGGS
Pasture With Purpose: Jireh Family Farms

Published - September 9, 2025

From: NC Farm School
Young cabbage plants in rows partially submerged by floodwater
Disaster Risk Management Training for Farmers

Published - August 29, 2025

From: Durham County Center
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Fruitful Collaborations: A Conversation With Molly Sandfoss

Published - August 29, 2025

From: Local Food
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From Pentagon to Pasture- Fidelis Fields Farm

Published - August 11, 2025

From: NC Farm School
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National Farmers Market Week 2025: Celebrating Farmers Markets as Community Hubs

Published - August 4, 2025

From: Local Food
A man in a Cooperative Extension shirt stands on the road to a dairy barn.
Welcoming Dr. David Monks!

Published - August 1, 2025

From: Local Food
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Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles

Published - August 1, 2025

From: Local Food
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Strength After the Storm: A Conversation With Niki Maness

Published - June 30, 2025

From: Local Food
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Forage Management for Finishing Cattle (On-Farm Workshop)

Published - June 25, 2025

From: Chatham County Center
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Western NC Landowner Workshop on Heirs Property & Succession

Published - June 5, 2025

From: Heirs Property
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Upcoming Farm Succesion & Transition Events in Chatham & Orange Counties

Published - June 5, 2025

From: NC FarmLink
Four tiles showing different vegetables with disease or disorder symptoms and signs. Top left tomato leaves with chlorosis; Top right squash leaves with powdery mildew; Bottom left broccoli with necrotic leaves; Bottom right pepper leaf with spots.
Important Information Regarding Sample Processing This Summer

Published - June 4, 2025

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
Touring the new Sanford Ag Marketplace
Building Strong Communities Through Local Food: Highlights From the 2025 LFPT Gathering

Published - June 1, 2025

From: Local Food
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Fruitful Futures: A Conversation With Jacob Barber

Published - June 1, 2025

From: Local Food
Honeybee with pollen in hind legs hovering at purple dead-nettle flower
Know Your Market: Foothills Farmers Learn to Thrive

Published - May 15, 2025

From: NC Farm School
Two women standing in front of a wall reading "Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship."
Rooted in Community: Guilford County's Approach to Food Security

Published - May 5, 2025

From: Local Food
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Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest

Published - April 15, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
Sara Roscoe Teaching
Making Connections to Enhance Local Food Systems: A Conversation With Sara Roscoe

Published - March 31, 2025

From: Local Food
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NCD 4-H Egg Judging Contest Results

Published - March 21, 2025

From: Davidson County Center
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Navigating NC Food Regulations for Value-Added Foods

Published - March 20, 2025

From: Food Safety for Processors
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Increasing Access to Meet Community Needs: A Conversation With Marlana Baker

Published - March 3, 2025

From: Local Food
Green praying mantis grasping and feeding on a large black insect
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids

Published - February 21, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
Three hollow dried plant stems with papery sheaths, close-up view
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden

Published - February 21, 2025

From: Growing Small Farms
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Strengthening Urban Food Systems: A Conversation With Mecklenburg County

Published - February 3, 2025

From: Local Food
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