United Soybean Board Studies Broadband Importance for Farms
The United Soybean Board has reported interesting and important information regarding the importance of broadband for US farms. Some …
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"FarmBits" a "Technology in Agriculture" Podcast
Nebraska Extension has a Digital Agriculture Team and they have launched a podcast named “FarmBits.” More information on this …
Does Broadband Access Impact U.S. Farm Productivity?
Blake Szilvay looked into this question. He found a report filed by the FCC and offers these items to …
Presence of Digital Skills Among Teens Impacts Confidence
The National 4-H Council released a report from a study they conducted recently on the impact of broadband access …
Getting to Know the Broadband Access and Education Coordinator
Kenny Sherin started his role of Broadband Access and Education Coordinator on March 1, 2021. This role is in …
Share Your Extension Broadband Story
I want to hear your story!! One of my jobs as my dad’s helper on the family farm was …
Telehealth and Broadband Study in Western NC
NC Department of Health and Human Services Office of Rural Health recently conducted a study. “This feasibility study investigated …
Brandon Batten on Broadband
In a recent CALS News podcast, Brandon Batten touches on the importance of high-speed internet for his agribusiness. The …
The Institute for Emerging Issues Announces Second Round of BAND-NC Funding
The second round of BAND-NC funding to extend digital inclusion grants to North Carolina communities will be coming in …
You're Invited: Ashe County Farmers Market 2021 Season
Ashe County Farmers Market is welcoming producers in Ashe and neighboring counties to join the 2021 Market Season. Ashe …
Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
Allied Organic Farms Agritourism Spotlight
NC State Extension’s Local Food Program Team is preparing a series of feature publications of agritourism operations around the …
Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
Orange County’s unique landscape includes dense urban areas and open rural spaces. Like other counties across the state, Orange …
New Year, New Tools for Success
We’ve all seen the statistics. One quick internet search produces several articles toting a very specific, and often discouraging, …
January CCP Meeting to Focus on Water Resource Planning
The first Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting of 2021 will focus on Water Resource Planning. Please join us on January 21, 2021, …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Celebrate FCS Day!
FCS refers to the Family and Consumer Sciences, which have changed much from what was once known as Home …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
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