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Nebraska Extension has a Digital Agriculture Team and they have launched a podcast named “FarmBits.” More information on this …
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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 …
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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 …
Help Feed Hungry People in Our County
COVID-19 has resulted in more food insecurity throughout the state and the Cooperative Extension Service at N.C. A&T State …
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 …
New Computer Distribution Launches Digital Inclusion Planning in Randolph County
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center has received a grant for $5,000 as part of the BAND-NC Initiative. In …
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers: Take Two
Presenters: Ross Flynn, Left Bank Butchery; Lee Menius, NC Choices Description: Join Butcher Ross Flynn of Left Bank Butchery, and …
Community and School Gardens Town Hall
Horticulture Agent, Annie Mills and 4-H Youth Development Agent, Allison Walker will be hosting a virtual town hall on …
Summer Intern Opportunity
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Randolph County is accepting applications for a Summer Intern. Applications are welcome from NC State …
Vaccine Appointments - Randolph County
Randolph County Public Health is taking appointments for COVID-19 vaccines for people in the Phase 1a (Healthcare workers and …
A "Pass Along" Pandemic Garden Project
As the saying goes, “it all started in a garden.” In the fall of 2019, Randolph County Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Kim …
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 …
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 …
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