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Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 Burke County Center
1 week away
Feb
6
Thu
Woodland Stewards Webinar Series: Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps!
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1 week away
Feb
6
Thu
Beekeepers Open House
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA Burke County Center
2 weeks away
Feb
10
Mon
Introduction to Beekeeping
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA Burke County Center
2 weeks away
Feb
15
Sat
Pesticide Recertification Classes
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA Burke County Center
3 weeks away
Feb
18
Tue
Pesticide Recerfication Classes
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA Burke County Center
2 months away
Mar
24
Tue
Pesticide Recertification Classes
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA Burke County Center
8 months away
Sep
22
Tue
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Burke County Cattlemen's Association Scholarships Available for 2020
The Burke County Cattlemen’s Association is offering two $1,000 scholarships to two eligible high school seniors pursuing a degree …
Let's Grow Some Elderberries!
Wild elderberries are a common sight in Burke County and can often be seen growing along roads and ditches. …
Annual Small Fruit Plant Sale 2020
It’s January and Extension’s Small Fruit Plant Sale is now in progress. We will be taking orders now through …
NC State Vet School Launches Its First Mobile Poultry Service
This press release was written by Jordan Bartel, NC State Veterinary Medicine This is no ordinary home for chickens, but to their …
4-H March Institute / Registration Open
This year’s 4-H March Institute theme is DIY: Disruption, Innovation, & You. The 4-H March Institute is a professional development …
Survey for Farmers About Internet Connectivity
From the North Carolina Department of Information Technology: The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State …
Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly Lifecycle
Spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive planthopper native to Asia. It was first detected in the United States …
Gardens Teach Life Skills to Youth in Concord
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Cabarrus County Show Us How Each year, Extension Master Gardener volunteers share research-based information and promote sustainable …
Save the Date - Veterinary Medicine Open House
from CVM A day filled with animal friends, fun, and interesting information! Visit NC State Veterinary Medicine for a day filled with …
Small Farms Week Youth Essay Competition
The 2020 N.C. A&T Small Farms Week Youth Essay Competition is now open! Topic This year’s topic is “How has N.C. …
Renovating Cool-Season Lawns
As cool fall breezes sweep across the state, now is a perfect time to breathe new life into an …
10 Easy Winter Garden ‘To-Dos’
Winter is usually known as a quiet time in the garden. But unless the ground is frozen, there are …
Scholarships Available to Area Horticulture Students
The Caldwell County Nursery Association will award $500 scholarships to deserving students enrolling in a horticulture program at a North Carolina college …
Bald Cypress Adds Year-round Interest
Mysterious in habit, the bald cypress tree, Taxodium distichum, is a native species that has a rich history in …
Tips & Tasks: Winterize your trees
Take these easy steps to prevent ice storm damage to trees. A little effort now can prevent significant damage …
Smart Gardening: Winter Soil Building
Winter is the time when we generally think of rest and recovery for ourselves as well as our gardens. …
Apply Now for Free Milkweed Plants for Habitat Restoration!
Monarch Watch has a program where they are giving out free milkweed plants to folks interested in doing large-scale …
Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
Ten Plant Tours of the Nash County Arboretum
Since 2016, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Nash County Center and the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Nash County have been offering …