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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Annual Small Fruit Sale
Starts January 3rd
click here to see the plants offered this year
click here for a mail-in order form
click here to order online
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January is National Radon Action Month
click here for information on testing your home for radon

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Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Program starts February 6, 2012
Click here to read more about the program

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Control Your Health Condition... Don't Let Your Condition Control You...
Living Healthy Workshop
February 8 - March 14
Click here for more information

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4-H Achievement Night
February 21, 2012
click here for all the details

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.

Burke County Cooperative Extension is:

Empowering People…. Providing Solutions

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

North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less February 6th, 2012 - May 14th, 2012 Morganton, NC
	15-week weight management program. Starts Monday, February 6, 2012. Ends Monday, May 14, 2012. Enrollment fee is $25 payable by week 2. Classes are from 5:15 - 6:30 each Monday. Call our office at 439-4460 to pre-register. ... MORE

	Living Healthy February 8th, 2012 @ 9:30 AM - March 14th, 2012 @ 12:00 PM Morganton, NC
	If you are dealing with a chronic disease and want to better manage your healthcare, you can learn to take control of your health in just 6 weeks. Living Healthy is a FREE 2 � hour workshop series that will meet 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Wednesdays, from February 8th to March 14th, at the Burke Extension Center. A caregiver or relative is welcome to attend with you. Please call N.C. Cooperative Extension ... MORE

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News

Living Healthy
Posted January 19th, 2012 in Health & Nutrition

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Pain and fatigue seem to be two of the most common problems experienced by people with chronic health problems. While many people many think the symptom results from a single problem, a symptom itself can contribute to other symptoms such as depression, difficult emotions, tense muscles and stress or anxiety. If you are dealing with a chronic disease and want to better manage ... MORE

4-H Achievement Night 2012
Posted January 9th, 2012 in 4-H Youth Development

On Tuesday February 21st, Burke County 4-H and North Carolina Cooperative Extension will host 4-H Achievement Night. Our evening will begin with light refreshments at 6 p.m. and our program will start at 6:30 p.m. 4-H Achievement Night is our annual awards celebration to recognize all the 4-Hers and club accomplishments through out the year. At this event, Burke County 4-H presents our annual 4-H awards and our volunteer service awards. We ... MORE

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