Remember Safety First During Storm Debris Cleanup
(View full release from NCDA&CS) Hurricane Florence has resulted in damaged and downed trees and branches. The N.C. Forest Service …
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FSA Disaster Assistance Programs (Videos)
(Download the FSA Disaster Assistance Programs Factsheet) (Download the FSA Emergency Farm Loans Factsheet) USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers disaster …
Wall-to-Wall Carpeting and Water Damage
Hurricane Florence may have caused the wall-to-wall carpet in your home to become wet. The source of the water …
Family Stress After Disasters
Families who weather a particularly bad storm are likely to experience stress. Anytime there is an undesired change, there …
Sheep Producers Disaster Help Forums
(From the N.C. Sheep Producers Association) In light of Hurricane Florence and the devastation she is still bringing, we have added …
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! …
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 …
2019 Market Gardener Class
Registration is now open for this hands on class for anyone wanting to sell their produce. To register please …
State of Emergency Declared for Catawba County
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners has declared a state of emergency due to incoming weather. See the Catawba …
Preparing for Adverse Weather
Hurricane season is upon us, and we might be looking at adverse weather in our area soon. Remember, it’s never …
Local Foods Cooking Class
In these classes, you will learn how to make the most of seasonal produce with simple, fast recipes and …
School Garden Workshop!
October 13, 2018 – 2 p.m. Agriculture Resource Center 1175 S Brady Ave, Newton, NC Are you interested in starting a new …
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 …
Catawba County Youth Council
Students that represent each high school work on projects and participate in citizenship and leadership programs. Meets the 2nd Monday …
Starting a Food Business in Catawba County
If you have wondered what is required for starting a food business, check out the “So you want to …
Farm to Fork Recipes
Check out a new resource with recipes and resources to help you make the most of foods you find …
Local Foods Cooking Class
Local Foods Cooking Class Eat healthy while supporting local farmers Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Extension Center 1175 S. Brady Ave. Newton June 20th and …
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- Catawba County Volunteer Ag District Program
- Small Business
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- Tourism
- Volunteer Organizations
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EXTENSION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (ECA)
- 2012 Allen Frye ECA Fair Booth
- 2012 We Can Do It ECA Fair Booth 1st Place
- Blackburn 2012 Fair Booth
- Camisole Project
- Catawba Angels
- Catawba County Extension & Community Associations
- ECA Clubs Online Brochure
- Winter Fest 2012
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- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
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- Agricultural and Food Law
- Community Planning and Zoning
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- Catawba County's Partners & Organizations
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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