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Thursday, December 4th, 2008

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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone. Dealing with the Drought Information from North Carolina Cooperative Extension specialists and agents designed to help agricultural producers and others deal with drought conditions in North Carolina has been compiled and is now available online. MORE More Featured Content »   Featured Content Center for Environmental Farming Systems The Center for Environmental Farming Systems develops and promotes food and farming systems that protect the environment, strengthen local communities, and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond. Located at the Cherry Research Farm near Goldsboro, CEFS began its sustainable agriculture programming in 1996. Today, CEFS is one of the nation's largest centers for the study of environmentally sustainable farming practices. MORE Consumer Horticulture The Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University has a wide range of materials online for helping the gardening public. This site contains materials developed by the department and links to other related information from all around the country. MORE More News »   News Farm-City Week banquet highlights agricultural heritage Posted Dec. 1, 2008 The Southern Pines Pilot: A Farm-City Week audience took a trip into Moore County's agricultural heritage at the 25th annual awards program. Simpson to leave Union County Cooperative Extension Posted Nov. 21, 2008 Charlotte Observer: Jerry Simpson, who has led Union County's Cooperative Extension office for the past 10 years, will retire Dec. 31. Building a sustainable local food economy Posted Nov. 24, 2008 Lincoln Tribune: The Center for Environmental Farming Systems is asking: What will it take to build a sustainable local food economy in North Carolina?

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