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Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon1:30 p.m. titled Anaerobic Digester Systems for North Caro … Continue Reading

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2021 Virtual Vineyard Managers Workshop

Join us for a virtual training and research update featuring NC State University researchers and specialists.March 11, 20219 a.m.noonTopics covered include:Integrated pest ma … Continue Reading

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Safe at Home: National Radon Action Month

Health is often a top priority at the beginning of the year as New Year resolutions are in full swing. Typically these resolutions center around diet or exercise. These goals … Continue Reading

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Health Is Wealth – Heart Health Month

February is National Heart Health Month.Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, s … Continue Reading

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Welcome Back to the New 4-H Year!

Welcome back to the new 4-H year!All 4-H members and volunteers must enroll in 4-H Online 2.0. If you are a returning member or volunteer, you will just be updating your infor … Continue Reading

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Brushy Mountain Tree Fruit Meeting Scheduled for March 4, 2021

The annual Brushy Mountain Tree Fruit Meeting will be held virtually this year, via the Zoom platform.The program will take place on March 4, 2021, 911:15 a.m.Agenda9 a.m. We … Continue Reading

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So Easy to Preserve 6th Edition Updates

Attention to all using So Easy to Preserve 6th Edition (This is the latest edition). Please note these changes in your book if it was printed prior to 2020. Contact your local … Continue Reading

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Spring Home Food Preservation Series

Workshop Times 6:308:30 p.m. (EST)Are you interested in home food preservation but not sure where to start? Or maybe you just want to brush up on the basics of preservation. J … Continue Reading

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Pollinator Grow Box

Spring is in the air and so are our very favorite pollinators!The Grow Boxis a “subscription box” program that delivers garden fun for families right to their door … Continue Reading

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Are You Ready to Make Hay While the Sun Shines?

Hay season is just around the corner. If you havent already, now is the time to pull out the equipment and get it ready for the hay field. Following preventative maintenance s … Continue Reading

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The Impact of Weaning Calves

Weaning time for many fall-born calves has already started. We all know that weaning is the removal of a suckling calf from the cow. But, what might not be so obvious are all … Continue Reading

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Preparing to Preserve

With the onset of Spring it means canning season is just around the corner. Summer gardens, fresh tomatoes and other produce may seem far away but if you plan to preserve thes … Continue Reading

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Spring Into Cleaning

Tips from ACI (American Cleaning Institute)Spring is a time to refresh and renew. Prior to our current modern conveniences homes were heated with coal, oil, and/or wood leadin … Continue Reading

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Beekeepers of Wilkes

Have a swarm of honeybees and not sure who to call?Check out the Beekeepers of Wilkes website for help with honeybees!

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Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?

FDA just released “adjusted inflation cutoffs” that are used to determine how produce farms will be affected byFSMA’s Produce Safety Rule (PSR) in 2021. FSMA … Continue Reading

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What Does a Cool Spring Have to Do With Your Garden?

Were now a few weeks past the average last frost date in much of Wilkes County, but it does feel like spring is holding on a little longer with cooler than average temperature … Continue Reading

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What’s the Scoop? – National Dairy Month

Dating back to 1937 grocer organizations recognized June as national milk month as a means of promoting extra milk during the warm summer months. In 1939 June officially becam … Continue Reading

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Register for the Nursery Field Day

The Western North Carolina Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. The Nursery Field Day will be held on Friday, Sep … Continue Reading

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Tomato Tasting at Wilkes County Farmers Market, August 21, 2021

Do you love tomatoes? Do you want to try out new tomato varieties? How about voting for your favorite for a chance to win door prizes? If you answered “yes” to any … Continue Reading

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Pesticide Recertification Classes – September 2021

N.C. Cooperative Extension – Wilkes County Center will offer 2 pesticide recertification classes on September 21, 2021. These will be held in-person only at the N.C. Coo … Continue Reading

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