Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
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From Spark to Blaze: 2018 Forest to Classroom Program Ignites Classroom Education
I had a spark of an idea. I wanted to teach about fire. I wanted to teach about the …
Opportunities in Alternative Livestock: A Peek Into Alpacas at Cherry Run, LLC
Farming in North Carolina involves more than our important fruits, vegetables, and common livestock. Ken and Lori Cherry, participating …
New Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is a new video in the Homegrown From NC State Extension News series. In …
Let’s Talk Rentals: How Defining Your Operation Affects Your Taxes
With the growth of the tourism sharing economy, many people are exploring the opportunity to generate income from the …
Tomato Palooza- July 19
What’s it about… Tomato Tasting Contests: Best flavor, Largest, Most unique, Best Tomato Dish Tomato Growing Tips Seminar Open to all! All entries received …
4-H Plant Sale 2018...Win a $150 Japanese Maple!
Download the Order Form and Sales Brochure ….or view them …
Announcing: Stanly County 4-H Holiday Camp
This December, Stanly County 4-H will be hosting a holiday camp on December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. This 3-day …
NEW Local Food Guide is Hot Off the Press!
Stop by the Anson, Stanly, or Union county offices to get your …
2017 Stanly County Fair Information
Hello everyone! The county fair is fast approaching! If you are interested in signing up for a booth or …
ECA- One Stroke Painting Class
Join ECA for One Stroke Painting Class. Space is limited! Call 704-983-3987 to register. RSVP by September 1. September 7, …
Stanly County Master Gardener Program Information
Beginning in August, Stanly County will once again have a Master Gardener organization. Participants must complete 40 hours of …
2017 Stanly County 4-H Plant Sale
The Stanly County 4- H Plant Sale is going on now! Orders must be turned into the office by March …
2017 NC Extension & Community Association Annual Scholarship
Please click the link at the bottom of page for information about the 2017 NC Extension and Community Association Scholarship. …
2017 4-H Achievement Night
Please join us for 4-H Achievement …
October 2016 ECA Newsletter
We hope that you enjoy this edition of the ECA Newsletter! Please click the link below to view. ECA Newsletter …
Programs on Solar Leases Available to Landowners
From: Theodore A. Feitshans Given the urgency with which landowners are seeking information about solar leasing we have partnered to …
Farm Fresh Ventures and Sally's Kitchen
Here, Sally McNeil, the Family and Consumer Science Agent with Union County Cooperative Extension has pt together a video …
Local Food Hub Launched, Taking Subscription Orders
FFVSubscriptionForm2013 A multi county, two state partnerships of local agricultural producers and Cooperative Extension Agents has finally launched and is …
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