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Rowan County Forestry Field Day
Owning your forest is fun. Managing your forest is a blast. Knowing how to accomplish that goal can be a bit of a challenge, though. No problem. NC Extension is here to help b … Continue Reading
View ArticleGet Moving with the Walkie Talkies
Every WednesdaySpring – SummerMay – September9:00 a.m.Fall – WinterOctober – April11:00 a.m.Meet at the Deep Creek Picnic Area parking lotWalking is a … Continue Reading
View ArticleTime to Prune the Grape Vines
Three primary species of bunch grapes are grown in the United States: the European bunch grape (Vitisvinifera), the American bunch grape (Vitis labrusca) and the summer grape … Continue Reading
View ArticleA Pound of Love: 4-H Pound Cake Bake-Off
Get ready, get set, bake!! Here’s your chance to bake your favorite pound cake recipe and enter it in the 4-H Pound of Love Bake-off. All flavors are welcome!DID YOU KNO … Continue Reading
View ArticleSoils Series: Soil Health & Your Soil Report Workshops
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension,Jackson County Center for this 2-part Soils Series. Workshops will focus on soil health and your soil report and will offer FREE Soil Test Kits … Continue Reading
View ArticleAttention Vendors: 2024 Spring Craft & More Fling
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS, NON-PROFITS, ANTIQUE SELLERS, AND INDEPENDENT SALES CONSULTANTS: The Swain County Agricultural Fair is hosting the second annual Spring Craft & More … Continue Reading
View ArticlePest Alert: Phomopsis Dieback in Florida Dogwoods
Since October of 2023, I have had multiple reports of dieback issues occurring in (C. florida) varieties. I sent samples to PDIC in Raleigh and to Tennessee State in McMinnvil … Continue Reading
View ArticlePest Alert: Be on the Lookout for Rust Diseases
I received an alert that rust is showing up on ornamental trees so scouting now will be important. Species most affected by rusts include:ArborvitaeEastern red cedarLeyland Cy … Continue Reading
View Article2024 Smokies Spring Ski Walking
There is an excellent way to increase your exercise efforts whilewalking, which is to use properly fittedSkiWalkingpoles that are similar to cross country skiing used on the s … Continue Reading
View ArticleWith Early Easter Comes Lots of Feathered Farm Friends
This year Easter is coming early, with Easter and Spring, we typically start talking about new farm animals, such as chickens, rabbits, and ducks. As a general rule these smal … Continue Reading
View Article2024 Arbor Day – Get Your Free Elderberry Seedling on April 26th!
Nationally, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April. However, most states observe a separate Arbor Day on a date of their choosing in accordance with the best tree … Continue Reading
View ArticleAvery & Mitchell Counties Forestry Field Tour
Mountain forest management in North Carolina is much like the landscape of the Appalachian Mountains. It’s never quite what you expected but you’re so glad to be a … Continue Reading
View ArticleGround-Nesting Bees Should Be Appreciated, Not Feared
Usually in early spring I start getting calls from people nervous about seeing hundreds of bees hovering over their lawn. Actually they arent sure if they are bees or wasps bu … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Presentations: Information Guide
Public speaking is an essential life skill that is critical to our workforce today. Start polishing those public speaking skills early by participating in 4-H presentations!Wh … Continue Reading
View ArticleBuild a Carpenter Bee Trap in 10 Steps
How to Build a Carpenter Bee TrapLink to instructional video here:Carpenter Bee Trap ConstructionGather a wooden post along with a few other supplies, then make tunnels for th … Continue Reading
View ArticleIt’s Strawberry Picking Time
We have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the fresh juicy local strawberries and they arefinally here!! Strawberries are a super fruit; they are packed with antioxidants … Continue Reading
View ArticleCattle Handling Facilities
Summer is just around the corner and with summer cattle producers will be managing flies, deworming, and may even be considering other vaccinations as part of their herd manag … Continue Reading
View ArticleFire Blight Showing Up on Apple and Pear Trees
Fire blight is one of the most devastating and difficult-to-control diseases of many fruit trees, including apple and pear, as well as of other ornamental plants in the rose f … Continue Reading
View ArticleCelebrate Summer With Flags and Fresh Local Produce
From Memorial Day to the Fourth of July, these two American Holidays serve to honor the men and women who died while serving the United States military and the establishment o … Continue Reading
View ArticleThinking About Becoming a Farmer?
Before making the decision to become a farmer, agricultural producer, or grower, there are many things that should be considered. Farming is more than a job or career; its a w … Continue Reading
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