Aisle by Aisle: Choosing Dairy 
Inspecting a Hive of BeesQuestions from Consumers
Some excellent questions came into the Caldwell Extension Center this week, and I’d like to share a few of them with you. I hope you find these questions and their answers helpful. If MORE »
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Edible Plant Sale
Dear Community Member, Thank you for your 4-H Edible Plant order. We are grateful for the community’s response, and preparing our youth for 4-H Leadership Conferences and Camp opportunities. Due to the volume of orders, winter weather still affecting some vendors, and our efforts to fill all of your requests; the next pick up day will be March 27 from 3pm to 6:30pm. In appreciation, Darlene Berry, 4-H/FCS Agent and the entire Caldwell Extension Team
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NC food processing and manufacturing initiative feasiblity study released The agricultural resources, industrial capacity and research innovation assets present in North Carolina create opportunities to catalyze development of value-added food processing and manufacturing businesses, according to a joint NC State-NCDA&CS economic feasibity study released Jan. 12. One page summary of the Initiative View the Full Report
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The Caldwell County Beekeepers Association will host a beekeeping course in March. This course is designed to teach beginning beekeepers essential skills and is also an appropriate refresher course for those who have some experience keeping bees. This 3-day course features industry experts, hands-on experience, and door prizes. Cost is $50 and includes membership in both the state and local beekeeping associations. To reserve a space, contact Milton Foster at 828-754-0799 or send your name and telephone number to gmfoster99@yahoo.com. For more information click here: Bee School 2015
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Freezing Weather and Why it Harms Plants
Since we have been “enjoying” freezing weather this week I thought it the perfect time to discuss some strategies plants employ to survive these arctic temperatures. But first, let’s explore why freezing temperatures MORE »
Time to submit wheat tissue samples for spring nitrogen needs popular
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reminds growers that properly timed spring nitrogen applications are essential to the growth and development of wheat. Assessing nitrogen needs now will optimize MORE » – from 
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Pruning: Practice Makes Perfect popular
Pruning is one of the most challenging and fun tasks of gardening. Most fruit trees and bushes require it for good fruit set. Although pruning is not necessary for every plant in the MORE »
The Spring Garden is Right around the Corner popular
Signs of spring are all around us. The daffodils are getting ready to bloom. The buds on trees are swelling. For gardeners, that means one thing – it’s time to plant the spring MORE »
Lessons for a Lifetime…..
Do you remember how you learned about the life cycle? Second graders all across the county will be learning about the life cycle this year. I have seen posters and replicas of frogs, MORE »
Lion’s Mane Fungus and Mother Nature
Mother nature provides a never ending fascination. I was recently sent a picture by Judy Edwards. Judy is a local Master Gardener and a great photographer. The picture shows a fruiting structure of MORE »
Nominations Sought for Business Scholarship
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) is seeking applications for the Herter-O’Neal scholarship. Applications will be accepted until March 16, 2015. This $750 scholarship is available to North Carolina residents MORE »
2015 Caldwell Extension Plant Sale
We are pleased to announce that we are now taking orders for our edible plant sale. This year we will be offering blueberries and strawberries. The varieties in this sale are proven performers MORE »
Corn Entomology 2015 Presentation Now Available
This link (Corn 2015) provides a recorded presentation intended for agent training or broadcast in grower meetings. Please report broadcast usage to Dominic Reisig (ddreisig@ncsu.edu) for his records. This link (Corn 2015) provides MORE » – from Entomology
Two new factsheets!
Two new factsheets are available now: 1. NC Grain for Malting, Brewing, and Distilling: FAQ; 2. Evaluating Starter Fertilizer in Organic No-till Corn You can find each from the following MORE » – from Organic Grains
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USDA NIFA’s Sonny Ramaswamy Speaks
Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, spoke on Nov. 20 at North Carolina State University on the future of agriculture and meeting the MORE » – from NC Cooperative Extension Centennial
EVENTS View AllMore Events
Caldwell 4-H Volunteer and Club Leader TrainingMon Mar 2, 2015 Today
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where:
Caldwell County Public Library, 120 Hospital Avenue Northwest, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States
— 6 hours agoProEdDay at KilliansTue Mar 3, 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where:
Killians Hardware, 3790 Springs Road Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601, United States
— 10 hours awayWinter Nursery MeetingThu Mar 5, 2015
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
Caldwell Library Meeting Room 6
— 3 days awayGrowing Blackberries for Market WorkshopWed Mar 11, 2015
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where:
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where:
Caldwell County Public Library, 120 Hospital Avenue Northwest, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States
— 1 week awaySmall Ruminant Integrated Gastrointestinal Parasite Control and FAMACHAuminantThu Mar 12, 2015
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM— 1 week away
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM— 1 week away
Caldwell 4-H Adult Volunteer/Parent Advisory MeetingMon Mar 16, 2015
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Where:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Where:
120 Hospital Ave. Lenoir, NC, Meeting Room 2
— 2 weeks awayMaster Gardener's AssociationMon Mar 16, 2015
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
Library Meeting Rooms, 120 Hospital Ave., NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
— 2 weeks awayMaster Gardener's AssociationTue Mar 17, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where:
Library Meeting Rooms, 120 Hospital Ave., NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
— 2 weeks away
