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, …
Home & Family
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 …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
Gardening Q & A
Time continues to fly. With the sweet potatoes dug, the last of the bush beans canned, and the final …
Fraud Alert - Hurricane Home Cleanup
NC Emergency Management recently posted a message warning residents that individuals are posing as NCVOAD Crisis Cleanup representatives. NCVOAD …
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 …
Catawba County Youth Council
The Catawba County Youth Council originated 10 years ago and grew from an idea to bring greater youth involvement …
2019 Market Gardener Class
Registration is now open for this hands on class for anyone wanting to sell their produce. To register please …
Food Safety When the Power Is Out
As of this morning, there are over 650,000 households in North Carolina without power. With the loss of power …
Decision-Making Guidelines for Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Local Foods Cooking Class
In these classes, you will learn how to make the most of seasonal produce with simple, fast recipes and …
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 …
Farm to Fork Recipes
Check out a new resource with recipes and resources to help you make the most of foods you find …
U-Pick and Farm Activities 2018 Guide
Looking for summer family activities? Many local farms offer U-Pick opportunities and farm stands as well as farm tours, …
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