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 …
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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 …
Pest Problems in the Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
As the floodwaters recede following hurricane Matthew and people begin the difficult task of cleanup in and around their …
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 …
Balancing Beekeeping and Mosquito Abatement in North Carolina
Barely a day goes by when Zika virus is not in the news headlines. As of August 31st 2016, …
Horticulture Scholarships Offered
The Caldwell County Nurserymen Association is offering scholarships to college students. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to students …
Rain-Related Pest Problems
As areas across the state begin to dry out, we can expect to see mosquito populations begin to rise over …
Itch Mite Problems
Fall is the time of year when hay/straw bales are used extensively for decorations at fairs and retail stores, hay …
Caring for Tomatoes
Tomatoes are the most popular summer vegetable grown in gardens. Whether your tomatoes are in the ground or still …
Members Only Apples
Of all the fruit trees grown in a home orchard, apple trees are the most common. Apple trees can …
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. …
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