News From Caldwell County Center

Orange tree bearing many ripe oranges in a yard with pine trees in the background
County Extension Answers Seasonal Questions

Published - December 14, 2021

Wooden porch stairs with railing leading to house door; yard with dry, leaf-covered plants.
Managing Your Landscape for Birds

Published - December 13, 2021

GREENS
Seasonal Ingredients for Holiday Sides

Published - December 1, 2021

Hearts a burstin seed pod
"Firewise" Your Landscape

Published - November 28, 2021

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Spice Up Leftover Turkey with Mole Poblano Sauce

Published - November 25, 2021

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Learning About Laundry Builds Skills

Published - November 23, 2021

Reflection and Relaxation
4-H to Offer Reflection & Relaxation Sessions

Published - November 18, 2021

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Grow Your Own Asparagus

Published - November 12, 2021

The OK Corral is being used to load out calves onto trailers and head for the sale. (Credit: Seth Nagy)
Princess Tree ID and Portable “OK Corral” for Rent to Area Farmers

Published - November 6, 2021

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Autumn-Inspired Treats

Published - October 29, 2021

draft of "Let's Go Camping" tee shirt design with nature scene
4-H Announces 2022 Residential Camping Dates

Published - October 28, 2021

Livestock 4-H Club member Addison Duncan presents about making hay for the 4-H West District Activity Day in May 2021. She represented both her 4-H Club and Caldwell County in the public speaking contest.
Communication Skills Set Up Youth for Success

Published - October 25, 2021

Converted grass space into pollinator garden out at Unity Park and Community Gardens.
What Can I Plant Instead of Grass?

Published - October 18, 2021

Woman taking soil sample.
Soil Sampling Your Lawn and Garden

Published - October 17, 2021

stink bug, kudzu bug, and asian beetle
Ladybug, Yellow Jackets, and Sowing Grass Seed Solutions

Published - October 9, 2021

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WNC AgOptions Grant: Applications Set to Be Released in October

Published - October 5, 2021

The pond at Anita Alta
Youth, Families Celebrate Fall, National 4-H Week at Anita Alta

Published - October 4, 2021

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Ratatouille Hash Features Last of Summer Produce

Published - October 1, 2021

Zoey Woods prepares chicken stir fry at a Cooking 4-H Club event in July 2021.
Three Recipes Make Fruits, Vegetables Fun to Eat

Published - September 24, 2021

Asian Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia); Eastern Cicada Killer (Sphecius speciosus); 1 inch
Do I Have Murder Hornets?

Published - September 18, 2021

Fresh Chefs cookbook
4-H "Fresh Chefs" Cookbook Gives Healthy Meal Ideas

Published - September 17, 2021

Alyssa Snyder beams after winning the champion dairy goat award at the 2021 fair. This was her first time participating.
4-H'ers Spotted at the 2021 Caldwell Agriculture Fair

Published - September 13, 2021

fall army worm damage in lawn
Sow Cool Season Grass in September and October

Published - September 10, 2021

Fall armyworm damage
Special Pest Alert - Fall Armyworms

Published - September 3, 2021

Galactic Quest logo: rocket launching with "4‑H STEM Challenge" text
Paper Airplanes Help Youth Explore STEM Topics

Published - August 31, 2021

7 Steps to a Great Thank You Note
7 Steps to a Great Thank You Note From MSU Extension

Published - August 31, 2021

veggie pancakes
Turn Veggies into Pancakes

Published - August 27, 2021

Mollie Bryant poses with her dyed cloth during Art Outside in July. Her group learned about natural dyes during the project.
4-H Blends Art, Healthy Living Interests

Published - August 21, 2021

A camper at Millstone 4-H Camp tries scaling the climbing wall.
Local Youth Attend 4-H Residential Camp

Published - August 16, 2021

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Learn More About Gardening!

Published - August 14, 2021

Nutsedge in flower bed
Pond Weeds, Nutsedge, and Dead Spots in Grass Q&A

Published - August 7, 2021

salad
Farmers Market Salad Season Arrives

Published - August 2, 2021

Participants pause during a walk at Redwood Park to record observations of what they see or hear during a 4-H session.
Youth Explore Environmental Science With 4-H

Published - July 28, 2021

Participants at Caldwell County 4-H’s “Egg-Cellent Poultry” camp pose after an egg and spoon race. In addition to learning about poultry and food science, games were a highlight for youth and teen leaders who attended the program in July 2021.
Youth Learn about Eggs, Poultry

Published - July 24, 2021

photo credit: Inga Meadows Caption- Symptoms of early blight can be seen with Lesions developing on lower leaves as small, brownish-black spots.
What Is Causing My Tomato Leaves to Curl?

Published - July 19, 2021

yellow jacket nest
Bleached Grass, Yellow Jacket Problems, and the Pesky Longhorned Asian Beetle

Published - July 9, 2021

Picture of sweet vernal grass.
Spittlebugs, Chicken Fencing, and Vanilla Grass Q&A

Published - July 7, 2021

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Energize With Pasta

Published - July 7, 2021

4-H member Peyton practices goat showmanship.
Prepare for Fair Fun in 2021

Published - July 2, 2021

photography workshop
Photography Workshop Added to 4-H's Summer Exploring Schedule

Published - July 1, 2021

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