Major Strawberry Fruit Rot Risk Expected May 15, 2018
Beginning May 15, in the early afternoon in Western NC and late evening in Eastern NC, the strawberry decision …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Upcoming Deadlines: Ambassador Portfolios & District 4-H Presentations
4-H Presentations District 4-H Presentations are just around the corner. Don’t forget that the state registration deadline is May 25. …
Impacts Made With Steps to Health
North Carolina State University’s SNAP-Ed program, Steps to Health continues to help program participants make positive changes in their …
4-H International Exchange Summer Opportunity
2018 Summer Host Family Opportunities HOSTING PERIOD: July 22 to August 18, 2018 Host an International youth from Japan this summer …
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 …
What Does It Cost if You Don’t Prune Your Trees and Shrubs Correctly?
Pruning and training of woody landscape growth is a continuous process during the year but the main season for …
5 Simple Healthy Changes You Can Live With During the New Year
We have embarked upon a new year and all the hope that comes with it. That hope often involves …
How Should You Care for Your Houseplants?
Houseplants offer beauty and interest in your house, as well as dramatically improve the air quality. Plants filter harmful …
Catawba County Cooperative Extension Service - Customer Service Is #1
Catawba County Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based consultation and educational programming, but our primary focus for our clients is …
Garden Calendar - Activities in Your Lawn, Landscape and Garden All Year Long
Take a look at all of our monthly recommendations for garden activities including: What and when you should fertilize your …
Hickory Farmers Market
Come out to the Winter Farmers Market Every Wednesday …
Farmers of Catawba County
The Farmers of Catawba County A photography exhibit by NC Cooperative Extension Catawba Center and Photographer Ines Mueller Look for some …
Thankful
During November, there were many daily facebook posts from individuals sharing what they were thankful for in their lives …
Extension in Action - Protecting a Farmer's Harvest
Post harvest management is critical for produce farmers in our area. Take a look at this at this 2 …
Funding Opportunity to Help Small Food Retailers Offer Healthy Local Foods
In many areas of North Carolina, families do not have access to healthy food because they live so far …
Blueberry Plants for Christmas
This year, we are taking orders for blueberry plants and offering it as a Christmas gift option. Please see …