Pitting Good Mites Against Bad Mites
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2019 NC Junior Hereford Association Judging in January
2019 Judging in January When: January 26, 2019 Where: NCSU Beef Educational Unit For more information contact: Brent Jennings Office: 919-515-4467 Email: …
N.C. Hurricane Relief Fund Pasture Renovation & Cover Crop Seed Initiative
Michelle Lovejoy | NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation | Morning Ag Clips RALEIGH, N.C.–The North Carolina Farm Bureau …
Even After Devastation, Avoid Spreading Diseases and Nematodes
Bob Kemerait | Nov 12, 2018 | Southeast Farm Press In the devastation some endured in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, harvest …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Add More Sustainability to Your Landscape
Does your landscape need a tune-up to help it be more sustainable? Even if you have a small space, …
Gardening for Small Spaces Series
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Would Your Child Like to Raise a Calf?
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Hay Alert Website Can Help Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Florence
See how cattle producers can help their neighbors in Eastern North Carolina flood areas. Hay Alert Website Can Help Farmers …
2018 Farm-City Banquet
November 20, 2018, $15 Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., doors at 5:30 p.m. Catawba County Country Club 1154 Country Club Rd., Newton, NC 28658 Tickets …
Turf Weed Management Class
This is a one-hour presentation on turf weed management, covering general weed biology and ecology, weed identification, and cultural and …
Does Hurricane Stress Affect Your Landscape
Hurricanes Florence and Michael resulted in significant damage to North Carolina Agriculture at all levels. Total losses have exceeded …
Gardening Q & A
Time continues to fly. With the sweet potatoes dug, the last of the bush beans canned, and the final …
Fall Is a Great Time to Add a Pollinator Garden
If you love to watch butterflies, birds, and bees, building a pollinator garden is a great way to draw …
Sustainable Landscaping Ideas Class
Looking for ideas on how to create a more sustainable landscape around your home? We’ll talk about Permaculture and …
Lawn & Garden Q & A
September and October are active times in the lawn, garden, and landscape. We have had some great questions coming …
N.C. Cooperative Extension Mini Course
Free program! For the first time the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center is offering its own mini course! This five-week …
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 …
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