New Program Addresses the Business of Farming
The science, technology and business of farming in the 21st century are changing rapidly, and to compete on a global …
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Notice for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Applications Released
Notice for the fiscal year 2018 Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, May …
NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
NC Farm School Graduated its 12th Class NC Farm School and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust are proud to present …
New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Mediterranean Style Eating Includes Fish, Nuts and Seeds for Protein
The Mediterranean style eating pattern incorporates the basics of healthy eating that are traditionally practiced in countries that border …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
Canning Classes Offered at Caldwell County Extension Center
Food preservation classes offered through NC Cooperative Extension Choose to attend one, two, or all three classes. Cost is $10 …
Add Warmth and Nourishment to Cold Days With Crock Pot Soup
Just like sitting by the fireplace, a bowl of hot soup on a cold day makes winter special. Soup …
Master Gardener Contributions in Caldwell County
This is the time of year where I reflect on all that has happened during the last 12 months. …
Corn Trials in Caldwell County
The United States Department of Agriculture published its first corn yield estimate in 1866. The corn yield was 26 …
Local Food- for Sale All Winter!
While it’s colder outside and our gardens have gotten sleepy or been put “to bed”, many local farmers still …
2018 Caldwell-Alexander Master Gardener Training Class
Do you want to learn more about the culture and maintenance of plants? Do you enjoy working on community …
Medicinal Plants and Herbs
One of the fun parts of working with North Carolina Cooperative Extension is getting to learn about different enterprises …
Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
(Lenoir, NC) – Nominations are being accepted in Caldwell County for the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. This volunteer award …
Fun at Anita Alta
Up in the mountains of western Caldwell County there is land that was once owned by Daniel Boone’s brother …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
Horticulture Scholarships Offered
The Caldwell County Nurserymen Association is offering scholarships to college students. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to students …
Caring for Tomatoes
Tomatoes are the most popular summer vegetable grown in gardens. Whether your tomatoes are in the ground or still …
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