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H2A Farmworker Quarantine Reimbursement Program
N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pleased to announce the H2A Farmworker Quarantine Reimbursement Program. Employers who …
Get Ready for Arriving Farmworkers | Vaccine Guidance
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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 …
COVID-19 Vaccination Planning Tools for Farmworkers
All North Carolina farmworkers are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations as of March 3, 2021. North Carolina’s goal is to …
Spring Pruning Demonstration
Spring Pruning Demonstration Horticulture Agent, Matt Lenhardt, and Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Iredell County Members will be hosting …
Small Farms Week Canned Food Drive
Donate canned goods and other non-perishable food by February 26, 2021, and be part of a statewide N.C. Cooperative …
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for Extension, Education Professionals
Overcoming hesitancy to receive the new COVID-19 vaccines is a growing issue across the U.S. despite more than 400,000 …
Biden Administration Expands Pandemic Food Benefits Program
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Vaccine Q&A: Vaccination Rates and New Mutations of the Virus
This article was originally posted by NC State News. As the COVID-19 vaccination effort continues, there seem to be a …
Specialty Crops in 2020: COVID-19 and Other Challenges
In this Winter 2021 installment of the NC State Economist, Dr. Daniel Tregeagle, assistant professor and Extension specialist in …
Health Care Workers, Adults 65 and Older Next to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
This press release was originally posted by NCDHHS. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced that …
Vaccine Q&A: Do I Need One Dose or Two?
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines has been slower than many people were hoping for. And that has led …
When It Comes to COVID-19 Vaccines, We Know a Lot
COVID-19 has disrupted lives and livelihoods across the United States and around the world. The development of vaccines for …
Vaccine Q&A: Do I Need One Dose or Two?
This post was originally published in NC State News. The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines has been slower than many people …
Vaccine Q&A: Vaccines 101, mRNA and Adenoviruses
This post was originally published in NC State News. COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the lives of people across …
Celebrate Dine In Day!
Dine In Day – Recognizing the Importance of Sitting Down with Your Family! The key thing to remember – it …
It's Turkey Time! Learn How to Safely Cook Your Turkey
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and the cooks in our community are already planning a special meal– make sure that …
Extending a Helping Hand
October 13, 2020 | Emily Packard Across North Carolina, NC State Extension stands in the gap between high tech and …
Troxler Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Farmers Markets, Food Hubs
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner recently announced COVID-19 assistance for Farmers Markets and Food Hubs. For more information on this …
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