Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
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Notice for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Applications Released
Notice for the fiscal year 2018 Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, May …
New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Registration Opens: May 2017 Community Food Projects Grant Writing Workshops
Have you ever considered applying to the USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program? USDA’s National Institute of Food and …
Hold the Date -- May 2017 Community Food Projects Grant Writing Workshops
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Join the N.C. Motorcoach Tour Farm Registry Today
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360 Virtual Field Trip - Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm
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Local Foods Resource Mapping Project: 2016 North Carolina Interim Report
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As power is being restored to many areas, it is important to know if your refrigerated food is still …
Flood Safety and Recovery Information
With heavy rains from Hurricane Matthew, flooding is a major concern across much of North Carolina. This flooding will …
Resources for Storm Damage Recovery for Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can be devastating to family farms and forests. In the event a landowner experiences damage to their forest, …
NC FarmLink and WNC FarmLink Merge Databases to Further Develop Partnership
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USDA Publication: U.S. Households' Demand for Convenience Foods
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the …
USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week
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Healthy Home Solutions
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Spring PrepareAthon: Focus on Tornado Preparedness
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Nutrition Decisions Webinar Series
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