Manage Winter Annual Weeds Before They Establish
Winter annual weeds (like chickweed, henbit, and annual bluegrass) germinate in cool, moist soils. While these small seedlings don’t …
Planting the Next Generation: Timmy's Family Farm
After years of hard work and service, Timothy Davis wanted to return to the land that shaped him. Farming …
Strawberry Post-Plant Meeting & Tour
What: Strawberry Production Post-Plant Meeting When: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: Aarons Creek Farm, 380 Greenhouse Drive, …
Is It Too Late in the Season to Spray Woody Weeds With Glyphosate?
Recently I was asked if it was too late in the season to spray glyphosate on wisteria. Fall is …
Join Us for the 2025 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference!
The North Carolina Fresh Produce Safety Task Force invites produce growers, food safety coordinators, extension agents, food safety consultants, …
Junior Master Gardener Training
Catawba County Cooperative Extension along with the Catawba County Master Gardener Association will be hosting a Junior Master Gardener …
2025 4-H Steer Calf Project
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear more about the 4-H Steer Calf Project. It is a wonderful experience, but …
Holiday Party
Want to get some last minute Christmas shopping done? Drop your kids off at our holiday party! December 20, …
Support N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center With a Donation
Consider supporting the work of Cooperative Extension with a financial contribution to the Catawba County Cooperative Extension Endowment. Interest from …
Conover Farmers Market Holiday Market
A great place to pick up some Christmas gifts, locally produced food and support your local farm community! Conover …
Hickory Farmers Market Winter Hours
1st day of Winter Market November 2nd- Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Winter Market starts this Saturday and will run until March 29th. Wednesday …
Seasonal Fall Cooking Workshops
Cooperative Extension will offer several seasonal themed cooking workshops this Fall at the Agricultural Resources Center in Newton. Workshops …