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Mother Earth News Fair - Extension Is There!
Our Alternative Crops and Organics Program has a very popular booth at the Mother Earth News Fair in Asheville …
Plan a Culinary Herb Garden for Spring
Planting a culinary herb garden is an aromatic and delicious way to bring in spring. The secret to transforming …
Eating Seasonally and Locally
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Eating Fresh, Local, Produce. Dr. Alice Ammerman, professor in the Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition has recently …
Community Gardening 101 - a 30 Min Video
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There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
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Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Mississippi State Develops Smartphone App to Test Lumber
From Mississippi State University, Written by Alaina Dismukes STARKVILLE, Miss.—Determining the stiffest piece of lumber is now easier with a new …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
Value-Added Dairy Conference, January 14-15, 2019!
Asheville, NC Download the conference brochure here. This conference will provide opportunities for dairy producers to learn more about on-farm processing …
Reminder - Sausage Fundraiser for 4-H Camp Scholarships
We still have a bit of sausage available. Order yours today! Call 757.1290 or click on the online order form. 2018 …
Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere
Just like leaf peeping and sipping apple cider, carving and eating pumpkins contribute to the excitement of autumn. Now …
The Month of Their Ripening by Georgann Eubanks Lecture and Book Signing
Book Signing & Public Lecture The Month of Their Ripening by Georgann Eubanks Thursday, November 29, 2018 4 p.m. at the Caldwell …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
Fraud Alert - Hurricane Home Cleanup
NC Emergency Management recently posted a message warning residents that individuals are posing as NCVOAD Crisis Cleanup representatives. NCVOAD …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
Keep up to date on which counties are scheduled to conduct mosquito abatement programs, who has been notified, and …
Apples!
Apples are one of the most popular fruits grown in the Western region of North Carolina, with over 200 …
Food Safety When the Power Is Out
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When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
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