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2026 Horticulture Camp Applications Are Open!

Published - February 4, 2026 Read
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Regional Farm to School Workshops

Published - January 14, 2026 Read
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Planting Possibilities: Workshop for Extension Professionals and Volunteers

Published - January 14, 2026 Read

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Calling All Youth Innovators! Join Our Research Mentorship With the NC Youth Institute

Published - January 14, 2026

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Institute Cultivates Tomorrow’s Food and Ag Leaders

Published - May 21, 2025

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Ken Monjero Brings Kenyan Innovation and Youth Empowerment to NC State

Published - April 22, 2025

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U.S. Dept. of State 2025-26 Scholarships for U.S. High School Students!

Published - October 21, 2024

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Apply Now: Roberts' Global Agriculture Research Externship Application @ NCSU

Published - October 21, 2024

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Be a Hunger Hero: 2025 North Carolina Youth Institute

Published - October 20, 2024

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Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes

Published - October 2, 2024

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2024 NC 4-H Beekeeping Essay

Published - March 27, 2024

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Designing Your School Garden: K - 5th Grade

Published - August 4, 2025

From: Farm to School
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Celebrating Local Food in Gaston County

Published - May 7, 2025

From: Farm to School
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Registration OPEN - School Garden Online Course

Published - February 3, 2025

From: Farm to School
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Engaging Students in School Garden Design

Published - January 22, 2025

From: Farm to School
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Fostering Connections Through Local Food

Published - January 16, 2025

From: Farm to School
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The Importance of Farm Field Trips

Published - November 7, 2024

From: Farm to School
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Celebrating Farm to School Month!

Published - October 23, 2024

From: Farm to School
Coffee Chat: Farm to School
Local Food Coffee Chat: Farm to School - October 15th

Published - October 9, 2024

From: Farm to School
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Importance of Summer Feeding and Farm to Summer

Published - September 10, 2024

From: Farm to School
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Teens Talk Wellness Season 2

Published - June 3, 2024

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