Recreation Resources Service Is Hiring!
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Map Your Broadband Speed - NC Broadband Survey
Over the recent months, the residents of North Carolina have become kingly aware of their internet speed and reliability. …
Get Ready for Arriving Farmworkers | Vaccine Guidance
Working in partnership with NC State Extension, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is implementing …
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Starting in May 2021 eligible households will be able to access funds to offset the cost of Broadband Service …
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 …
Migrant Housing Internet Connectivity Program
The NC Farmwork Health Program and the NC Agromedince Institute have money to help provide internet connectivity at migrant …
New COVID-19 and Vaccine Educational Toolkit
NC State Extension Educational Tool COVID-19 Prevention and Vaccination for Agricultural Workers [Ver esta página web en español] The NC State Extension educational …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Exciting 4-H Opportunity - Host Japanese Delegates in 2021!
The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, 2021! The information below …
Nueva Herramienta Educativa Sobre COVID-19 Y Vacunas
La herramienta educativa de NC State Extension: Prevención y vacunación del COVID-19 para trabajadores agrícolas fue desarrollada con el …
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Why are NC State Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talking about rapidly developing farmland? What …
NC Farm Bureau Lifting Up Broadband Access as a Critical Need for Farms and Rural Communities
In the March 2021 “The Leader” publication from NC Farm Bureau, which is sent to approximately 3,000 Farm Bureau …
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 …
United Soybean Board Studies Broadband Importance for Farms
The United Soybean Board has reported interesting and important information regarding the importance of broadband for US farms. Some …
"FarmBits" a "Technology in Agriculture" Podcast
Nebraska Extension has a Digital Agriculture Team and they have launched a podcast named “FarmBits.” More information on this …
Does Broadband Access Impact U.S. Farm Productivity?
Blake Szilvay looked into this question. He found a report filed by the FCC and offers these items to …
Presence of Digital Skills Among Teens Impacts Confidence
The National 4-H Council released a report from a study they conducted recently on the impact of broadband access …
Getting to Know the Broadband Access and Education Coordinator
Kenny Sherin started his role of Broadband Access and Education Coordinator on March 1, 2021. This role is in …
Share Your Extension Broadband Story
I want to hear your story!! One of my jobs as my dad’s helper on the family farm was …
Telehealth and Broadband Study in Western NC
NC Department of Health and Human Services Office of Rural Health recently conducted a study. “This feasibility study investigated …
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