USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Offers Landowner Assistance
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering assistance to landowners having suffered damage to working lands and livestock …
Agriculture & Food
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HURRICANE Aftermath: Delayed Planting Date and Fumigation
Dear Strawberry Community. While the weather calms down, fields are in many cases still too wet to access or even …
What to Do After the Disaster -- Resources for the Green Industries
Many of you may have received this information. Thanks to Danny Lauderdale for the following post from his web …
Cooperative Extension Mini Course
Free program! For the first time the Catawba County office of N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering its own mini course! …
If You Need Help: HURRICANE AFTERMATH
Dear Farming Community, In the following, we have compiled some information for those of you who experienced damages to their …
Reap the Rewards of Repeat Bloomers
What if you could have the classic flowers of spring all summer long? Plant scientists throughout the world use …
It’s Time for Fall Seeding of Cool Season Grasses
While temperatures are currently above normal for early September, history suggests that the weather will moderate within the next few weeks. The fall …
Add Some Fall Color to Your Yard
Pumpkins, gourds, decorative corn, and straw bales are all great ways to bring color and interest to your home …
2019 Market Gardener Class
Registration is now open for this hands on class for anyone wanting to sell their produce. To register please …
Aquaponics Workshop
Sept. 22, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SALT Block greenhouse. This workshop is $20 but it …
Local Foods Cooking Class
In these classes, you will learn how to make the most of seasonal produce with simple, fast recipes and …
Ag Energy Workshop
September 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Lunch provided by Bioenergy Research Initiative Learn how to lower your energy bill! Grants …
Garden, Lawn & Landscape Q & A
It has been another busy season in the garden, lawn, and landscape of Catawba County. We have had some …
Pinkeye in Cattle
Large animal veterinarians in Catawba County are saying this is the worse year for pinkeye in cattle they have …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
4-H vs. FFA
By Adreanna White While in high school, I was a very active member of the Bandys High Future Farmers of …
Controlling Mosquitoes Around Your Home
By Adam Smith Summer is the season for outdoor fun, but pesky mosquitoes can be a major problem and disrupt …
Start a Fall Vegetable Garden
Spring is a great time to start a vegetable garden, but did you know that July and August can …
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