Safe Plates Food Protection Manager Certification Course
Safe Plates for Food Managers is an evidence-based, interactive food safety training course developed by NC State University. This course …
Community
Hitting Our Stride: Week 3 at the Roanoke Valley Farmers Market!
When? Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (and every Saturday until Fall) Where? 378 NC Highway 158. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 We are …
Season Opener: Roanoke Valley Farmers Market
ATTENTION! Roanoke Valley Farmers Market SEASON OPENER: Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. It’s that time of year again! The Roanoke …
Community Health Needs Assessment 2021
Do you want to help make positive impacts in Halifax County? It all starts with completing the Community Health …
Community Service Agriculture Boxes for Seniors
COMMUNITY SERVICE AGRICULTURE BOXES FOR SENIORS FREE for Halifax County residents 60 years and older. Beginning April 21, 2021, from 2:30–3:30 …
Exciting 4-H Opportunity - Host Japanese Delegates in 2021! - Program Cancelled for 2021 Due to Pandemic
Program Cancelled due to Pandemic The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, …
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 …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Master Gardener Volunteer Class 2020
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer training is a 9-week course designed to enrich your horticultural knowledge so that you can …
2019 Pull for Youth Events Raise Over $100,000 for North Carolina 4-H and FFA
On Friday, February 7, 2020, representatives from AgCarolina Farm Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, and Carolina Farm Credit presented a …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
Turkey Trot Trail Pace - a 4-H Fundraiser!
Join us for our Turkey Trot Trail Pace – a family-friendly equine competition supporting a good cause! All proceeds …
Women in Agriculture
Women in Ag Flyer Join us for an innovative, new program! Led by women and for women, this program provides …
2020 Equine Coggins & Vaccination Clinic
HORSE OWNERS: It’s that time of year again to schedule your spring vaccinations and update your annual Coggins test! …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Pickin’ in the Pines – A Bluegrass & BBQ Benefit Concert for Millstone 4H Camp
Please join us on Oct 21st for Grammy Award nominee Blue Highway along w/ Long Gone Bluegrass and Lauren …
Inspiring Future Science Leaders - CYFAR Project
Youth in both the Carolina’s face overwhelming challenges: failing schools, teacher turnover, the out-migration of young millennials from small …
As Power Returns - Is Your Refrigerated Food Safe?
As power is being restored to many areas, it is important to know if your refrigerated food is still …
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