Dine in With Your Family on December 3, 2020
Join families across the country as they “Dine In” on December 3rd in celebration of home prepared meals. Families …
Home & Family
Caldwell County Nurserymen's Association Scholarship for 2021
The purpose of the Caldwell County Nursery Association (CCNA) scholarship is to identify and reward ornamental horticulture and landscape …
Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Every year in the fall, many of us will go on a search for that perfect pumpkin. It could …
#ExtensionEats Cookbooks - Holiday Special
#ExtensionEats Cookbooks make a GREAT gift! This cookbook is a compilation of recipes from Extension staff, 4-H members and leaders, …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Tips for Choosing Firewood
With energy prices high, many homeowners will turn to wood as an economical heating source this winter. Many will …
Let Your Houseplants Rest in Winter
Many of us grow houseplants and they’re a great accessory to any home décor. They also give us a …
Give 4-H Camp for Christmas
Burke County 4-H will travel to the Eastern 4-H Center on June 20-25, 2021. The cost for this week-long …
Oodles of Noodles - Pasta Making Demonstration
Watch Nicki Carpenter, 4-H Agent for Burke County, demonstrate how to make pasta! Pasta Recipe Ingredients 300 grams (approximately 3 ½ cups) …
More in My Basket Program Helps With Food Insecurity
Hunger affects every community in North Carolina. In Burke County, 13,340 people, (14.9% of the county population) are food …
Chiggers - Invisible but Unforgettable!
It’s summer and outdoor events are the norm. Picking blackberries, picnics, hikes, camping trips, fishing on a river bank-all …
Grow Your Own Food Project
Thanks to the generosity of Banner Greenhouses, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center was able to provide tomatoes, peppers, …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and …
GMO Food Labeling
You may have seen controversy over GMOs and labeling in the media. Keep watching for a breakdown of the …
Success in 2019!
Here are some highlights from programs offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center in 2019. Successes from 2019 …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Spring Is Here and So Are the Carpet Beetles
Spring is here and so are the carpet beetles. What do spring and carpet beetles have in common, you …
Eat Mediterranean in May
Whether you’re preparing a meal at home or dining out, the foods you choose can make a real difference. …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
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- Blue Ridge Healthcare
- Burke County Smart Start, Inc.
- Burke County United Way
- Center for Universal Design
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
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