NC Cooperative Extension - Madison County
Agricultural Service
Why pick this one
NC Cooperative Extension - Madison County connects residents with agents specializing in commercial horticulture, livestock, and small farms and alternative agriculture.
Best for
- small-farm planning and alternative agriculture guidance
- commercial horticulture assistance
- livestock and consumer horticulture questions
- finding local farmers markets, farm stands, and farms
- 4-H youth development programs
- food, nutrition, and local-food education
Specialties
- commercial horticulture
- livestock and consumer horticulture
- small farms and alternative agriculture
- 4-H youth development
- local foods
- food and nutrition education
Certifications
- N.C. Cooperative Extension
- NC State Extension
What makes them different
- Madison County Center employs dedicated agents for commercial horticulture, livestock and consumer horticulture, and small farms and alternative agriculture
- The center provides research-based education supporting local farmers and local food networks
- The center offers agriculture, food, nutrition, and 4-H programming
- Regional specialized agents provide additional agriculture and natural-resource expertise to Madison County residents
- The center maintains a local food directory covering farmers markets, farm stands, stores, and farms
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC 28753
- Phone
- +18286492411
- Website
- http://madison.ces.ncsu.edu/
Services
- agricultural extension education
- horticulture guidance
- livestock guidance
- small-farm assistance
- local food network support
- nutrition education
- youth development programs