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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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Soil Testing Information

In North Carolina, most soils are acidic and low in nutrients. Good plant growth usually requires the addition of lime and fertilizer. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much to apply. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for both commercial growers and home owners. Soil samples are usually analyzed within about a week, but may take longer from late fall through early spring due to heavy loads from farmers at this time. Results of the tests are posted on an online system. 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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Insecticides And Their Effect On Bull Fertility
Posted May 16th, 2012 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture

As cattle producers embark on another breeding season, the outlook is grand. Pasture is thriving from ample rainfall, and cows emerged from a mild winter in good body condition, and what about those prices, wow! As spring turns into summer, we as producers must deal with both parasites and flies, as both cost us dearly in terms of weight gain, thriftiness and efficiency. Combating the effects of horn and face flies can give us ... MORE

Watch For Squash Vine Borer
Posted May 15th, 2012 in Lawn & Garden

Most vegetable gardens in the county are underway by this time and gardeners are now starting the real work-maintaining what they have planted. Early maintenance can be the key to the successful outcome of the vegetable garden. There are some pests that have to be controlled early so that irreparable damage does not occur. The squash vine borer is a pest of squash, pumpkins and gourds and on occasion, cucumbers and melons. ... MORE

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