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Storing in Season Produce

Taking time from your busy week to plan your next shopping trip is important. Making a list, checking your budget and even involving your family in your planning are things you must have already…

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The Ins and Outs of Having a NC Food Business

Have you ever thought of making a new food product or maybe expanding on a food business you already have? Getting from the initial ideas or dreams to reality is a process and there are organizations…

Farmer Roundtable Discussion

Join Michael Rayburn, Buncombe County's Urban Ag Agent at N.C. Cooperative Extension to discuss ways to pivot your farm post-Helene.We will discuss an array of subjects including changing farm…

Farmers, Ranch Hands May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

North Carolina farmers and ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA aid is available to replace disaster-damaged…

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Upcoming Urban Agriculture Meeting

Join us for an informal meet-and-greet where we will discuss how N.C. Cooperative Extension can best serve the Urban Agriculture community of Western North Carolina.Bring your needs, concerns, and…

Dried Herb Farm Workshop

We are in the planning phases of a Dried Herb Farm workshop/series to cover topics that are of most concern to current and beginning Growers.The Workshop should take place sometime between January…

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So You Want to Start a Farm...Now What?

EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems, in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension and the NC Small Business Network, is excited to announce an upcoming workshop for aspiring farmers in Western North…

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Visit NC Farms Website

Whether exploring our state or staying close to home, the Visit NC Farms website connects visitors and residents to local farms, markets, farm to table restaurants and so much more!Spring has…

Fermentation: An Easy Way to Preserve Vegetables

Fermentation can be one of the easiest ways to preserve summer time vegetables. You do need a cool environment but if you can control for the really hot days, sauerkraut, fermented pickles and kimchi…

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Preserving Pumpkins and Winter Squash

With the start of October, our thoughts go to everything pumpkin. Pumpkins are just one of the varieties of winter squash. No matter your choice, the recommendations are the same for preserving those…