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Thank a Farmer
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I guess I like it best because it is about food, family and farmers and like the holiday’s namesake implies, being thankful. It is no accident that we MORE »
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N.C. Cooperative Extension Service launches visioning initiative to map its future
Nearly century-old organization prioritizing programs, addressing change as centennial approaches The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service has launched a strategic visioning and planning initiative to evaluate the organization’s…READ THE REST »
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The Tradition of Homemade Gift Giving
The holidays bring many memories and opportunities to create new ones. It does not feel like the holidays until I make my trip to the grocery for cookie baking essentials. Like many of MORE »
Cold Frames Jump Start Gardening Season
Cold weather can bring a quick end to gardening. With a little planning though, cold frames can extend the growing season through the winter. Cold frames are simple structures that can be used MORE »
NC Cooperative Extension Listening Sessions
As the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nears its centennial celebration, the organization is holding a series of 12 listening sessions across the state in November and December 2013. Cooperative Extension, which provides MORE »
Dandelions
I was asked, “what is white stuff that oozes out of a dandelion stem?” This white stuff is called latex. Many plants produce latex for two primary purposes. First, it prevents insects from MORE »
The many reasons that fruit trees don’t bear
It can be frustrating to set out and pamper apple, pear, and other fruit trees but never get a fruit. Understanding the basic principles of fruit production can help to explain why fruit MORE »
Tomato Grafting Workshop
The Caldwell County Extension Service is hosting a tomato grafting workshop on Friday, December 6 from 12:30 to 4:30 pm at the Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir. This workshop is designed for MORE »
Small Farm Training Offered
The Foothills Farm School is a six-month training program developed to train operators of small-scale, sustainable farms. Space is limited. For more information, including to register, click MORE »
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Caldwell 4-H Holiday Craft DaySat Dec 14, 2013
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Where:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Where:
120 Hospital Ave. NE, Lenoir, NC
— 1 week awayMaster Gardener's AssociationMon Dec 16, 2013
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
Library Meeting Rooms, 120 Hospital Ave., NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
— 1 week awayCaldwell Beekeepers AssociationThu Dec 19, 2013
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
120 Hospital Ave., NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
— 2 weeks awayCaldwell 4-H Youth Leadership 101Sat Jan 4, 2014
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where:
120 Hospital Ave. Lenoir, NC, Meeting Room #6
— 4 weeks awayFood Safety on the Farm: Introduction to GAP CertificationTue Jan 14, 2014
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where:
Library Meeting Rooms, 120 Hospital Ave., NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
— 1 month awayCaldwell Beekeepers AssociationThu Jan 16, 2014
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
120 Hospital Ave., NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
— 1 month awayMaster Gardener's AssociationMon Jan 20, 2014
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
Library Meeting Rooms, 120 Hospital Ave., NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
— 1 month awayV Pesticide Re-certification TrainingTue Jan 21, 2014
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where:
Caldwell County Public Library
— 1 month away
