Family Stress After Disasters
Families who weather a particularly bad storm are likely to experience stress. Anytime there is an undesired change, there …
NC Disaster Information Center
HURRICANE Aftermath: Delayed Planting Date and Fumigation
Dear Strawberry Community. While the weather calms down, fields are in many cases still too wet to access or even …
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 …
What to Do After the Disaster -- Resources for the Green Industries
Many of you may have received this information. Thanks to Danny Lauderdale for the following post from his web …
If You Need Help: HURRICANE AFTERMATH
Dear Farming Community, In the following, we have compiled some information for those of you who experienced damages to their …
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 …
Gardening Q & A
We are into the full summer gardening season and you know what that means: overabundance of cucumbers and summer …
Blueberry U-Picks Open in Catawba County
U-picks open in Catawba County Shady Oaks Farm Sun-up to Sun-down 7 days a week cash or check accepted 3457 Yount Rd., Newton …
New to Canning? Extension Can Help.
Canning involves placing food in jars and heating them to a temperature that is high enough to inactivate enzymes …
4-H Summer Fun Camps
Start Summer with Farm to Table Camp – Catawba County 4-H is gearing-up for a summer filled with a …
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, …
Do You Have Angry Fire Ants?
Fire ants aggressively attack anyone or anything that disturbs them or their mound. They did not exist in Catawba …
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 …
Water Wise Gardening
Despite the crazy up and down weather we’ve had this spring, the summer heat will descend upon us before …
In the Garden Q & A
With the spring gardening season in full swing we have had some great questions come into the extension office. …
4-H Summer Fun
Summer Fun Schedule 2018 …
Teen Attends National 4-H Congress
Joining a local 4-H club is the first step to getting involved in 4-H, but opportunities extend beyond the …
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 …