2018 Organic Field Day
Please consider attending the Organic Field Day from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on July 23, 2018. This year …
Simple Cockroach Control Method Lowers Respiratory Health Risks
When it comes to understanding, and lowering, the risk that cockroaches pose to urban children’s health, an NC State …
Longhorned Tick Discovered in North Carolina
Dr. Douglas Meckes, State Veterinarian of North Carolina, and Dr. Carl Williams, State Public Health Veterinarian of North Carolina, …
4 of North Carolina’s Oddest Pollinators (They Aren’t Bees)
Editor’s Note: This is a post from Elsa Youngsteadt, an entomology research associate at NC State. This post is part of our …
July 19 CCP Meeting to Focus on Backyard Biodiversity
The upcoming Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting on July 19 will focus on Backyard Biodiversity – creating and discovering the biodiversity in your …
Herbicide Resistant Weed Updates
The following are some of the latest herbicide resistant updates from Dr. Wes Everman, NC State Weed Specialist PPO resistance concerns: (weeds …
Good Nutrition Awaits at Local Farmers Markets
If you want to increase the amounts of fruits and vegetables you eat, why not drop by a Catawba …
2018 Catawba County Farmers Markets
Well, it seems like spring is finally here. Insects are starting to wake up, the winter weeds are going …
Starting a Food Business in Catawba County
Staring a Food Business in Catawba County If you are an aspiring food entrepreneur, but don’t know where to turn …
4-H Summer Camp
With a few warmer days, some families are planning for summer and I am excited to be receiving several …
Six Steps to Safe Food and Legal Sales for Small Farms Under FSMA
March 15th 4pm-6pm Thursday Presented by Elena Rogers, Area Specialized Agent, Agriculture – Food Safety Catawba County Extension Cost: Free The FSMA for Small …
Take the Better Than Yesterday Challenge
If you want to increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables and have not quite figured out how to …
Does Your Family Love Cows?
Did you know that youth have a chance to attend the State Cattlemen’s Convention here in our county? I …
New 4-H Clubs Starting in February
New Clubs …
Reduce Your Risk of Getting the Flu
Flu season is in full swing and should not be taken lightly. Across the U.S., there have been several …
2018 4-H Plant Sale
2018 Plant Sale info & Order …
Parents Night Out
The Catawba County Youth Council and Catawba County Library have teamed-up to offered a Parent’s Night Out for Valentine’s …
2018 Market Gardener Class
Registration is now open for this hands on class for anyone wanting to sell their produce. To register please …
Meet the Buyers
To register please call 828-465-8240 or go …