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Close-up of purple lavender sprigs in a field at sunset, with a soft-focus background and warm golden bokeh.

Local Grower Awarded Nc Agventures Grant

February 19, 2026A Randolph County farmer received a NC AgVentures Grant, a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. Nicole Rosenberger, with Deep River Flower Farm, is among 68 recipients…

A top-down, close-up view of a lush, vibrant green lawn with thick, flat blades of grass.

Springtime Forage Management

As spring starts to creep up on us in the Piedmont of North Carolina, our cool season forages are starting to emerge from dormancy and grow. This article will cover some management decisions to…

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Dr. Temple Grandin: Humane Livestock Handling

**Registration is FULL**To understand animals, you have to get away from words. The animal world is a sensory based world. Their memories are detailed pictures, sounds, smell, and other sensory…

Flyer for the Common Ground Festival: Community Open House. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Ag Center, located at 1880 US HWY 64 E., Asheboro, NC. The flyer features a logo of a sun and a green sprout o

SAVE the DATE! Community Open House 4/11/26!

SAVE THE DATE because you’re invited! The Randolph County Agricultural Center is opening its doors for a FREE public Open House! Come see what’s happening inside Randolph County’s newest community…

A flyer for the 2026 N.C. Small Ruminant Educational Series, featuring four workshops on sheep and goat production. Topics: Late gestation management (Jan 22, Online), lactation management (Feb 10, Chatham County), young stock challenges (March 3, Johnsto

2026 N.C. Small Ruminant Educational Series

Make plans to join the small ruminant educational series!There is an in-person option and a virtual option. 2026 N.C. Small Ruminant Educational Series Join us for a hybrid series focused on small…

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Managing Tough Pests

January 14th 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.1880 US HWY 64 E, Asheboro NC 272031 Credit A, B, G, H, K, L, M, N, O, T, D, X, K(SA), K(PU)Tickets for Managing Tough PestsThis is a great chance to get an hour of almost…

*Cancelled* 2026 Central Piedmont Winter Grains Meeting

This event has been cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather.We are hosting the Central Piedmont Winter Grains Meeting in Randolph County this year! Hear about grain markets, FSA updates, and…

A group of eleven staff members in matching gray shirts stand outside the "Allen Ray McNeill Education & Resource Center" building, holding a wide green ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Randolph County Agricultural Center Ribbon Cutting!

On Monday, November 17, 2025 the Randolph County Agricultural Center officially opened it's doors to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony. It houses three departments, N.C. Cooperative…

Flyer for the Randolph County Household Hazardous Waste & Pesticide Disposal and Unused Medication Drop-off event. Event details: Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Randolph County Agricultural Center, 1880 US Hwy 64 E, Ashebo

Household Hazardous Waste, Pesticide Disposal, and Unused Medication Drop-Off

♻️ Randolph County, it's time to clean out those cabinets and garages! ♻️Join us for our Household Hazardous Waste, Pesticide Disposal, and Unused Medication Drop-off event!🗓️ Saturday, October 18,…

Flyer titled 'Randolph County Farmers Markets – 2025 Season' with colorful vegetable illustrations. Lists six market locations with addresses and operating seasons/hours: Archdale, Asheboro, Eastern Randolph, Liberty, Randleman, Trinity.

2025 Randolph County Farmers Market Season

There’s something special about shopping at a local farmers market. It’s more than just picking up groceries. It’s about connecting with the people who grow your food, supporting local farms and…