The Small Farms 360 Leadership Initiative will hold its third educational program Oct. 12 and 13 at the Vernon James …
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Small Farms Leadership Program Coming to Eastern N.C.
Avery Apple Grower Gets “Astounding” Results from Extension
Commercial apple growers must constantly contend with pests and diseases as most larger growers spray their fruit trees with pesticides …
Kids in The Kitchen program offers healthy recipes, family fun
Virtual and in-person classes gave children a chance to do cooking demonstrations and learn about international cuisines and cultures.
Annual Celebration of N.C. Small-Scale Farming returns in person
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will begin March 27, 2023, featuring educational programs, …
A Homecoming and a New Beginning for Extension Administrator McKinnie
M. Ray McKinnie ’76 has been selected to lead Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T as the associate dean/administrator, effective Jan. …
4-H STEM specialist Misty Blue-Terry leading the way in prestigious program
Misty Blue-Terry, Ph.D., the 4-H STEM specialist for Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T, has been selected for the Food Systems …
Small Farms Week 2023 Focuses on Resilience, Growth in a Changing Climate
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. – The countdown has begun for Small Farms Week 2023, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University …
N.C. Teen Named National Ambassador in 4-H Effort to Bridge the Digital Divide
As a high school student in rural Sunbury, N.C., Zamaria Kinsey has firsthand experience with the digital divide. A sophomore …
Who Will Be 2023 Small Farmer of the Year?
Panel: Climate change putting farmers in the hot seat
Warmer nights, farmland loss and changing consumer habits all add up to create a challenging environment for farmers now and …
4-H teams flex their coding muscles in ‘Game of Drones’
4-H teaches youth to be leaders, but few 4-H members earn the distinction of “Ruler of Earth and Sky.”
$8M STEM Grant to Help Students Say “YEA” to Agriculture, 4-H Program
A 4-H STEM specialist in Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T has received nearly $8 million as part of a nationwide …
Ag all around: Grant to open teachers’ minds to agricultural possibilities
North Carolina may be one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the nation, but as rates of agricultural literacy …
N.C. A&T receives $100K grant from Tides Foundation and Google.org to assist N.C. livestock producers
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C.– Eight African American livestock and poultry producers in North Carolina will be eligible to receive technology funding …
Cows, Meet “Precision Agriculture:” N.C. A&T Dairy Unveils New Automated Milking System
N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie cows will mooo-ve into the age of “precision agriculture” next month as the …
2023 Grassroots Leadership Conference to Focus on Ways to Extend Reach to Urban Audiences
Community leaders and volunteers from across North Carolina will convene Oct. 17 in Charlotte for the annual Grassroots Leadership Conference …