Caldwell County Center: Agriculture & Food

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Agriculture & Food

Caldwell County is home to over 400 farming operations and accounts for $52 million of income to the county. The agricultural enterprises produce a wide range of products that include; nursery crops, pork, beef, wheat, corn barley, trout, mushrooms, wine, poultry, cheese, hay, milk, timber, eggs, soybeans, blueberries, strawberries, honey, molasses, melons, greens, rhubarb, squash, green beans, and tomatoes. Caldwell County has a rich farming tradition that will continue to weave itself into the county's history.

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	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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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

Johnsongrass & Weed Control Demonstration
Posted September 18th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food

Johnsongrass and other weedy grasses can be difficult to control in hay fields and pastures. A new wick-style applicator, called a rotowiper, offers control options for farmers. To demonstrate this new technology to local farmers the Caldwell Extension Center, Caldwell Soil & Water District, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture are working together to host a demonstration in Kings Creek on October 6 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. The demonstration will be in ... MORE