Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations
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How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles can be a nuisance in your garden and around your yard. Often they appear in late June …
Agriculture Photo Contest Celebrates Chatham County's 250th Anniversary!
Chatham County is inviting residents to submit photos of local agriculture as part of a contest to celebrate Chatham …
Podcast: Why NC Farmers Need Good Internet
The NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Farms Food and You Podcast recently covered the topic …
New Fork to Farmer Videos Celebrate the Community Development Effects of Farming
The NC State University Fork to Farmer Team just released four new brief videos that celebrate the role farming …
We Can All Be a SPARK!
This summer, travel is expected to have a significant rebound. Increased vaccination rates and associated declining numbers of COVID-19 …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
Broadband Resources Newsletter, May 2021
The May 2021 Broadband Resources Newsletter can be found on the Community Development Portal page. It compiles several of …
A Deep Look Into Broadband in Rural America
The Foundation for Rural Service has provided a white paper on the importance of connectivity in rural America. It …
Looking for Ways to Green Your Travel Business?
As we continue to see climbing rates of travelers in the US and beyond, there is a new factor …
Get Paid Promoting Rural Broadband Connectivity
The American Farm Bureau Federation is joining the American Connection Corps which is part of the American Connection Project …
NC Festival & Events Survey Results and Resources
A survey was distributed earlier this year to gauge festival and event planner’s pandemic adjustments and future needs. From …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture Receives Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award
The Office of Outreach and Engagement at NC State University named the Vacationer Supported Agriculture team as the 2021 …
Farmers Have Different Internet Needs
The recent study by McKinsey confirms what everyone already knows: Farmers are different. Farmers make use of technology to …
Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program
The Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) along with the University of Mount Olive’s Agricultural Department, will begin …
Recreation Resources Service Is Hiring!
Recreation Resources Service (RRS) within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University is seeking …
Map Your Broadband Speed - NC Broadband Survey
Over the recent months, the residents of North Carolina have become kingly aware of their internet speed and reliability. …
Get Ready for Arriving Farmworkers | Vaccine Guidance
Working in partnership with NC State Extension, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is implementing …
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Starting on May 12, 2021, eligible households can access the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit funds to offset the cost …
USDA Funding Available to Assist Socially Disadvantaged Farmers During Pandemic
[Read the original announcement from USDA] The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the availability …
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