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Are you a plant killer? Watch this episode of "In the Garden with Bryce Lane" to learn to keep plants alive: [more]
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Avoid foodborne illness this holiday season by following these Extension tips from #NCSU and Kansas State Univ: [more]
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For much of NC, Thanksgiving is a great time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. See Extension at #NCSU tips: [more]

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4-H Holiday craft day: Dec. 12, 9:00 to 12:00
there will also be a craft bazaar for adults.

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Soil Testing Information

In North Carolina, most soils are acidic and low in nutrients. Good plant growth usually requires the addition of lime and fertilizer. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much to apply. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for both commercial growers and home owners. Soil samples are usually analyzed within about a week, but may take longer from late fall through early spring due to heavy loads from farmers at this time. Results of the tests are posted on an online system and also mailed to the client. MORE

	Extension en Espanol
Extensión en Español is a grass roots organization of Extension educators which seeks to better serve Spanish-speaking clients by sharing expertise and materials across the Cooperative Extension System. MORE

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Events

	Water Quality Testing Workshop November 24th, 2009 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mt Airy, NC
	On Tuesday, November 24 we will be hosting a water quality testing workshop at Willie's Fish Lake in Mt. Airy. At this workshop, you will learn about water quality and how to test your pond's water quality. This workshop is for you if you have a recreational pond, farm pond, or fee-fishing pond. Register by calling Cheryl Mitchell or Molly Sandfoss at 828-652-7874. ... MORE

	Aquaculture Tour December 3rd, 2009 @ 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
	Tour Grandfather Trout Farm, Banner Elk and Hump Mountain Trout Farm on Thursday, December 3. Grandfather Trout Farm is a fee fishing operation located near Boone. Hump Mountain Trout Farm is a fingerling and food fish producer located in Elk Park. Both of these facilities have been in operation for years. A van will be available for transportation and will leave Marion at 9:30am and return by 4:00. You are welcome to ... MORE

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News

Fall Fertilization - Not Too Late
Posted November 20th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden

This week we have had several calls asking if it is to late to fertilize the lawn. It turns out, it is not to late to fertilize tall fescue lawns, but it should be applied this week or next. People who want a lush, thick, green lawn should really fertilize three times per year. We recommend fertilizing in February, September, and November. Fall fertilization promotes root growth which will be ... MORE

New Dairy Extension Associate - Dr. Shannon Davidson
Posted November 13th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture

Dr. Shannon Davidson has joined the North Carolina State University Department of Animal Science and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. She is looking forward to providing support, especially in the areas of dairy cattle nutrition and management, for dairymen in North Carolina and working with the North Carolina Dairy Advantage Program. Dr. Davidson grew up in Memphis, TN and went to the University of Kentucky where I was very active in the UK Dairy ... MORE

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