News From Caldwell County Center

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Oriental Bittersweet Vine Invades Our Shores!

Published - June 19, 2023

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Grilling Adds Flavor Dimension to Fish

Published - June 7, 2023

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4-H Volunteers Retire From Education, Club Leadership

Published - June 2, 2023

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Project Record Results From 2023 State 4-H Contest

Published - May 30, 2023

Youth pose together at the 4-H Ignite conference. Many teens use their cell phones or other devices to access social media like YouTube.
How YouTube Preferences and 4-H Relate

Published - May 22, 2023

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Just-in-Time Learning Session - OTC Livestock Antibiotics

Published - May 10, 2023

This chip shows the ants are active and foraging. An effective bait application can be made.
Apply Bait When Fire Ants Are Foraging

Published - May 8, 2023

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Leafy Greens Lead Growing Season

Published - April 28, 2023

Members of the Livestock 4-H Club pose with other community members after a farm tour during their April 2023 meeting.
4-H Expands with New Clubs

Published - April 20, 2023

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Caldwell County Farmer’s Market- New Location!

Published - April 15, 2023

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What's That Tick? New Identification Guide to Species in North Carolina Can Help

Published - April 14, 2023

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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Warmer Weather Brings Mosquitos Back to Life

Published - April 12, 2023

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Spring Forward With Garden Fresh Vegetables

Published - April 3, 2023

Zoe Smith of Caldwell County performs at the State Talent Showcase as part of 4-H Entertains in 2022.
Share at County Activity Day in 2023

Published - March 28, 2023

4-H members and Lisa Deal pose with their horses and ribbons after a horse show in 2003.
Deal to Be Inducted to NC 4-H Hall of Fame

Published - March 28, 2023

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4-H Embryology Project Hatches "Eggsperts"

Published - March 27, 2023

Caldwell 4-H Summer Exploring Offerings
2024 Summer Exploring With 4-H

Published - March 23, 2023

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2023 Fermentation Class

Published - March 10, 2023

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2023 Hands on Canning Class Offered

Published - March 10, 2023

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8 Tips to Reduce Food Waste

Published - March 6, 2023

High Rock Lake Watershed
Announcement: Virtual Public Informational Session March 29, 2023

Published - March 2, 2023

From: Water Resources
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Year Round Gardening Tips

Published - March 1, 2023

Photo by Ken Martin - a boy observes chicks as part of his 4-H embryology project.
4-H This Spring 2023

Published - February 28, 2023

Cooking 4-H Club members and leaders pose at Caldwell County 4-H Achievement Night on February 3, 2023. Pictured from left to right is Debra Woods, Keaton Benfield, Malachi Schwartz, Tiffany Schwartz, Caleb Schwartz, Zoe Woods, Lori Joplin, and Macy Spark
4-H Celebrates Clubs, Members at Achievement Night

Published - February 27, 2023

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February Lawn and Garden Tips

Published - February 17, 2023

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2025 Herter O'Neal Scholarship Opportunity

Published - February 17, 2023

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Perfect Storm Drives Up the Price of Eggs

Published - February 15, 2023

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Caldwell County Extension Intern Needed

Published - February 1, 2023

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So Many Reasons to Love Leafy Greens

Published - January 27, 2023

4-H officers fundraising at Tractor Supply
4-H Develops Young Leaders, Holds Training

Published - January 27, 2023

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Blueberry Pruning Field Day!

Published - January 18, 2023

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2023 4-H Enrollment Is Open

Published - January 18, 2023

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Caldwell County 4-H Achievement Night!

Published - January 18, 2023

Fire ant mounds will be more common in Caldwell County in 2023. (Credit: Seth Nagy)
Year of the Fire Ant

Published - January 11, 2023

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8 dimensions of Wellness for New Year Intentions and Beyond

Published - December 31, 2022

4-h'ers helping the community
‘What Is a Cloverbud?’ and Other 4-H FAQs

Published - December 27, 2022

The Caldwell County Master Gardener Association and the street division for the City of Lenoir installing plants and gravel paths.
Pollinator Restoration Project at Lenoir Greenway

Published - December 27, 2022

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4-H Online Down for Annual Maintenance

Published - December 22, 2022

Crop protection is important for both farmers and homeowners. Taking time to test crop protectant mix water can avoid costly mistakes. In NC the test is $5.
Crop Protectants are Important to Agriculture

Published - December 9, 2022

butternut squash soup
Hearty Soup Balanced Meal for Season

Published - December 2, 2022

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