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Currituck's 4-H Rural Life Center in Spot has riding rings, a kayak launch and fish ponds open to the public. [more]
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NCSU disease forecast helps growers avoid important downy mildew disease of cucumbers, melons and other cucurbits: [more]
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Going to college can earn you $1 million more over a lifetime, but the gains have declined over the past decade. [more]

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Burke County Visitor Information

North Carolina Cooperative Extension partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolinians.

Here in Burke County, Extension professionals assist people who want to improve their personal life or business prospects, their community, and the environment. Extension’s research, professionals, volunteers, local advisory boards, and the support of the county government make it all possible.

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On behalf of Glenda Burgess, Dawn Snyder, Donna Teasley, Eleanor Summers, Damon Pollard, John Davis and Carol Lamb, I would like to invite you to contact us and let us know how we can help. Click on the MORE link below for information on how to contact us. Spring Williams-Byrd County Extension Director
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Featured Content

National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. For seventy-nine years, youth from the United States and its territories have participated in this youth leadership development conference. The Congress provides youth, ages 14-19, a quality, educational, and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently provides. North Carolina's delegation to this year's Congress included 17 youth and 3 adults. MORE

Tourism Extension Website Brings Resources to Local Communities!

Extension agent discussing agritourism business with alpaca farm owner

Tourism Extension at NC State University is proud to announce the launch of their new website! The site is designed to benefit NC Cooperative Extension Agents and other professionals working throughout North Carolina. The purpose of the website is to provide useful information on a variety of tourism-related topics, to identify additional resources, and to provide a forum to share current news and information related to tourism and extension within North Carolina and beyond. Be sure to visit often as new information and resources will be added on a regular basis. MORE

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Events

	4-H Project Book Workshop November 12th, 2009 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Morganton, NC
	4-H Project Book Workshop We will be holding a special Project Book Workshop on Thursday November 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. here at the 4-H office. We will work during the workshop to help you complete a full project book from start to finish in one day. All you need to bring is your whatever project items you have and $2 to cover your lunch. If you have questions contact John or ... MORE

	Water Quality Testing Workshops November 24th, 2009 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mt Airy, NC
	On Tuesday, November 24 we will be hosting a water quality testing workshop at Willie's Fish Lake in Mt. Airy. At this workshop, you will learn about water quality and how to test your pond's water quality. This workshop is for you if you have a recreational pond, farm pond, or fee-fishing pond. Register by calling Cheryl Mitchell or Molly Sandfoss at 828-652-7874. ... MORE

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News

	Home Energy Assessments Available in Burke County Posted October 22nd, 2009 in Home & Family
Qualified Burke County residents have a tremendous opportunity to save energy and money with a low-cost home energy audit being offered through Cooperative Extension's E-Conservation Program.... MORE

	Recycling Plastic Bottles Posted October 21st, 2009 in Environment
Recycling plastic bottles conserves energy and resources and creates jobs; more than 14,000 people are employed in the recycling industry in North Carolina.... MORE

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