Burke County Cooperative Extension will hold a Beef Quality Assurance Training on Thursday, April 17th, at 7:00pm. This training will focus on preparing producers for the certification test. The Beef Quality Assurance Program MORE »
Our mission states, “North Carolina Cooperative Extension partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.” Burke County Cooperative Extension is pleased to support MORE »
Pruning of landscape plants should be done to enhance the beauty of the plant, to get rid of ice-damaged branches or to keep the plant at a manageable size. Different plants need to MORE »
To properly manage a cattle operation, adequate handling facilities are a must. Having a fast, efficient means of safely working cattle benefits both the animals and the producer. The better a producer’s working MORE »
Abundant forage growth is what all livestock producers would like to see in pastures. By following basic management tasks, like fertilizing according to soil test results, controlling weeds and planting clovers to enhance MORE »
It’s officially spring but I’m not so sure that we’re done with cold weather. But, we can start thinking about our gardens and landscapes and making some plans. We all like to plant MORE »
On Tuesday, February 25th, Burke County Cooperative Extension and the Burke County 4-H program hosted 4-H Achievement Night. Each year Burke County 4-H honors its 4-Hers and clubs by recognizing their accomplishments with MORE »
At this year’s Burke County 4-H Achievement Night, held on Tuesday February 25, 2014, the Great Adventurers 4-H Club was recognized as our 2013 4-H Club of the Year. The Great Adventurers have MORE »
Following an eventful 4-H year, Burke County youth complete 4-H project records that tell what they have learned in their 4-H project. Projects can include livestock, 4-H Electric, art, leadership, citizenship, community service, MORE »
We eat with our eyes as well, as our mouth and nose, so why not prepare foods that look, smell, and taste delicious. When taste is the major influencer of what we eat, MORE »
Horse and other equine animal owners/lessors will vote across the state on March 11, 2014 to determine whether to continue to voluntarily assess themselves two dollars ($2.00) per ton of commercial horse feed MORE »
Making Sense (and Cents) out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects - The average U.S. household spends over $2,000 a year on energy. Whether you are considering making major energy efficient upgrades to your MORE » – from 
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Do you like mushrooms? If the answer is yes, here’s another question. Would like to grow mushrooms? If that answer is also yes, you’re in luck. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension is offering MORE »
Webster’s Dictionary sites the definition of an oxymoron as contradictory words that appear side by side. A perfect example of this is the Pink Lemonade blueberry (Vaccinium ‘Pink Lemonade’) that is popping up MORE »
If you have a chronic condition, chances are you experience fatigue, discomfort, stress, frustration or even anger and depression. Would you like to feel better and do more of the activities you enjoy? MORE »
As spring advances there are gardening chores that need to be done now. Pruning those backyard fruit trees and vines is one of the most important chores for late winter. It is also MORE »
It’s time for all you gardeners to wake up. Hibernation is over. There are gardens to be planned and projects to get started. Spring will be here before you know it and to MORE »
A new year brings a time when many of us choose to focus on our health and weight. Having a realistic picture of yourself helps you to accept that maintaining a healthy weight MORE »
As the growing season gets closer, it’s time to start making plans for this year’s projects and it’s also time to start keeping those promises you made to yourself last year about doing MORE »
Many of us grow houseplants and they’re a great accessory to any home décor. They also give us a little touch of green during the dark winter months and stand as a reminder MORE »
January is National Radon Action Month. In recognition, the North Carolina Radon Program is providing free radon test kits to residents of North Carolina. The kits are made possible with funding by the MORE »
