North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly
Are you 14-18? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Want to know more about NC government? Consider applying to the North …
Community
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 …
Farmer Disaster Assistance Webinar – 10-31-2018
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, along with NC State Extension and FSA, are announcing a program to …
Youth in Action Application Closing Today, Oct. 22, 2018
The 2019 4-H Youth in Action Awards application closes today! If you are, or know, a 4-Her between 16-19, …
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 …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
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 …
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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Catawba County Volunteer Ag District Program
- Small Business
- State and Federal Government Resources
- Tourism
- Volunteer Organizations
Catawba County Local Food
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
Information Portals
- Community Development
- Composting
- Military Outreach
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Entrepreneurship
Partnerships and Organizations
- Catawba County's Partners & Organizations
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
Volunteers in Extension
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