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LENOIR, NC (By Eli Snyder - November 7, 2017)…One of the fun parts of working with North Carolina Cooperative Extension is getting to learn about different enterprises that growers in the region are involved with. Two weeks ago, I got to…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (November 6, 2017)...Here are the November Gardening Tips from the Caldwell County Cooperative Extension. Plants in Flower • Witch Hazel Plants with Colorful Berries • American Beautyberry, burford Holly, Chinese Holly,…

LENOIR, NC (October 23, 2017)...Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently inducted five new members into the N.C. State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame at the State Fairgrounds. “Today’s inductees join a small group of men and…

LENOIR, NC (September 22, 2017)...“Open Garden” at Unity Park and Community Gardens Location: Unity Park and Community Gardens, College Ave SW, Lenoir NC Wednesday September 27th, 2017 4:30pm to 6:00pm You’re invited! Please join the…

LENOIR, NC (August 29, 2017 by Seth Nagy)…Last week a 14-year-old female mule in Johnston County, NC contracted equine infectious anemia. This is the first new case of EIA documented in North Carolina since 2005. Equine infectious anemia,…

LENOIR, NC (September 1, 2017 by Tina Lovejoy)… When: Monday, September 18, 2017- 8 am – 12 pm, or 3 pm- 7 pm Where: Caldwell County Fairgrounds Is your garden looking great this year? Do you want to show off your bounty from your garden or…

LENOIR, NC (June 26, 2017)...Beets are a member of the amaranth family, with relatives including quinoa, spinach, and Swiss chard. In recent years, the root vegetable has attracted much attention as a health promoting functional food. They…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (June 1, 2017)...The Caldwell County Cooperative Extension has many great opportunities for Caldwell Farmers & Farm Friends. Caldwell Seed Library Opening Saturday, June 3, 2017- 10:00am Where: Caldwell County Public…

LENOIR, NC (April 26, 2017)...In late summer, we may think of cicadas, sometimes called locusts, as a background noise as night settles in. Those late summer sounds are created by annual cicadas that complete their life cycle each year in…

LENOIR, NC (April 24, 2017)…Food preservation classes offered through NC Cooperative Extension. Choose to attend one, two, or all three classes. Cost is $10 per class, or attend all 3 for $25. Class one: Hands-on canning class, Monday, July…

CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (March 21, 2017)…Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be interested in the Caldwell County Pesticide Collection Day on Thursday, March 23, 2017.…