Healthy Reboot: Salmon Burgers Recipe
Remember that old standby of mom’s–“salmon patties?” This recipe takes the flavor and the health benefits of this perennial …
Agriculture & Food
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Polk County Blueberry Pruning Demonstration and Workshop
Event Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019 Time: 1–4 p.m. Location: Workshop will take place at a local home here in Polk …
Inspiring a Buy-Local Mentality
When you see those “Buy Local” bumper stickers, store window placards, and t-shirts, has it ever just hit you …
2019 Berry Sale Is Here!
The turnover of the new calendar year means something great for Polk County residents: it’s time for N.C. Cooperative …
A Surefire New Year’s Resolution: Start a Blog
While intentions to lose weight, spend less money, and get better organized are tremendous goals, if you really want …
Are You Taking Advantage of Local Directories?
Hopefully the month of December is a time for you to play a bit of “catch-up” on some of …
Healthy Holiday Cookie Recipe: Med Meringues
Looking for a new Christmas Cookie Recipe? Meringue cookies are usually just egg whites, flavoring, and sugar. What if we …
Video: How to Test Your Garden Soil
Ever wonder “what’s the best way to fertilize my garden?” It starts with testing your soil. Watch as Extension …
Don't Miss Your Holiday Marketing Window
Sure, it’s only Halloween, and the last pumpkins are still being harvested here in North Carolina. But that doesn’t …
Recipe for Winter Veggies: Butternut Squash Lasagna
When the fresh corn and tomato season seems ever so far in the future, it’s time to experiment with …
Focus on the Right Social Networks for Your Farm or Agri-Business
Social media is about connecting with your customer base. That means understanding not only who they are, and what …
Farm Taxation Workshop and Dinner
Are you earning money by managing or working on a farm? Then you are in the farm business! And, …
Time for Pasture Work
September is the time to make your pasture the best it can be. That can mean renovation for poor …
April 2017 Newsletter Now Available
The April 2017 issue of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. Please be sure to share this will …
NCSU Livestock Camp to Be Held June 19-23, 2017
Are you a high school student with or without a livestock background, who wants to learn more about the …
2017 NC State 4-H Hippology Contest Results
The 2017 NC State 4-H Hippology contest was held March 4 at NCSU. There were 123 individuals and 28 …
2017 NC State 4-H Horsebowl Contest Results
The 2017 NC State 4-H Horsebowl contest was held March 4 at NCSU. There were twelve teams and fifty-six …
March 2017 Newsletter Now Available
The March issue of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available! Please share this information with anyone …
Equine Referendum Vote Taking Place March 8
The NC Horse Council (NCHC) plans to hold an equine referendum to extend the Horse Industry Promotion Assessment, which …
Cutting Production Webinar Announced for Greenhouse Growers
Optimizing Rooting of Vegetative Annuals: Maximizing Performance Through Lighting, Temperature, Irrigation and Fertility Dr. Roberto Lopez Michigan State University Thursday, November 3, …
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- Growing Small Farms: Sustainable Agriculture in North Carolina
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