It's in the (Produce) Bag
COVID-19 may bruise North Carolina’s tourism economy this summer, but it’s not stopping the Vacationer Supported Agriculture program from …
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Extension Extended
Be sure to check out the Extension Extended series offered by N.C. A&T State University this month! These virtual workshops …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Winton Farmer's Market Season Opening!
The Winton Farmer’s Market is opening for the season next Friday, May 1, 2020 at 205 South Main Street …
USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address COVID-19
[View original announcement from USDA – Rural Development] USDA’s COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide Lists Federal Programs That Can Help …
Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program “PPP” has authorized up to $349 billion in forgivable loans for small businesses to continue …
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 …
Update on Hertford County Cooperative Extension Service Operations
We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State and N.C. A&T State …
Tips and Strategies for Facilitating Online Meetings
Tips for Facilitating Excellent Virtual Meetings Series of 4 online facilitation training via Zoom every otherThursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. starting …
Cancellation of Trainings, Workshops, Meetings and Events
We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State and N.C. A&T State …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is of concern across North Carolina, the country, and the globe. To learn ways to keep you …
CANCELLED - Joint SAC / SPC Legislative Advocacy Meeting
Please hold May 4-6, 2020, for the Joint Legislative Advocacy meeting. This year’s meeting will be held at: Raleigh Marriott …
Service to the People - Sampson County
This article was contributed by Deborah Johnson from a 2018 event at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Sampson County …
Now Accepting 2019 Herter-O'Neal Scholarship Applications
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
Cooperative Extension Serves to Meet Community Needs
The N.C. Cooperative Extension State Advisory Council recently met in Wilmington, NC. The following article appeared in the StarNews …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
2020 US Census Takers Needed
The US Census Bureau is currently seeking Census Takers. If this is something that you would like to find …
2020 Governor's Volunteer Service Award Recipients Being Sought!
Do you know someone in Hertford County that has gone the extra mile to serve our community? Volunteers are …
Cooking for Crowds
Do you cook for large groups for church fundraisers or family functions? Do you want to make sure the food …
Mary McKernan - New State Advisory Council Member
If you have an important job to do and a real deadline within which to do it, find a …
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- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
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National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Center
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
Publications, Information, and News
- 2008 County Profile for Hertford County
- Hertford County Public School Book List
- National Weather Service
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Conserving Working Lands: A Land Legacy Workbook with Tools and Resources to Guide Your Conservation Planning Journey
Your land is valuable to you and your family. Protection and successful transition begins with …
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Designing Rain Gardens (Bio-Retention Areas)
This publication reviews bio-retention use, specifically the use of rain gardens, and describes design criteria.
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Collard Greens
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
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This publication describes how communities can develop and implement backyard composting programs that reduce the …
6/9/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
6/4/20
Creating a Crop Maze With GPS
This publication explains how to create a crop maze with GPS (global positioning system).
6/4/20
NC State Extension Master Gardener Program Guidelines
This publication provides guidelines for the NC State Extension Master Gardener program, including how to …
6/1/20
Stormwater Wetland Design Update: Zones, Vegetation, Soil, and Outlet Guidance
These new design guidelines for stormwater wetlands focus on four design points: internal wetland zones, …
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