Replanting Decisions – Webinar Recording Available
On March 17, 2023 the Science for Success team held the first webinar in our three-part series “Keys to Early Season Soybean Success”. This webinar answered theque … Continue Reading
View ArticlePlanter Technologies – Webinar Recording Available
On March 24, 2023 theScience for Success team held the second webinar in our three-part series Keys to Early Season Soybean Success. This webinar answered thequestionWhats New … Continue Reading
View ArticleChocolate Chip Cookies Made With NC Wheat
Did you know that you can cook at home with North Carolina wheat?North Carolina farmers grow the type of wheat that is best for baking cookies. If you would like to make homem … Continue Reading
View ArticleJoin a Club!
No matter your age or interest, we have a club for you! Join today to get involved!ECA Clubs –These clubs offer unique experiences to dues paying adult members. ECA (Ext … Continue Reading
View Article2023 Western NC Strawberry Preplant Meeting to Be Held in Burke County
Join us for a workshop specifically for Strawberry Growers in the West!Whether you are a new farmer or an established producer looking to expand your customer base, this works … Continue Reading
View ArticleMake Pollinators Count – Upcoming Classes!
Join us for a a great hands-on learning opportunity to help scientists gain a better understanding of the amount of pollinators in our community. Dress for inside and outside … Continue Reading
View ArticleGrain Marketing: Forward Price Contracts
Concerned about falling grain prices? There are a few ways to lock-in a future price for your crop before it has been harvested. A forward price contract with a nearby elevato … Continue Reading
View ArticleScience for Success: Variety Selection
Soybean variety selection is one of the most critical and complex decisions that soybean farmers make. There are several factors to consider, and selecting a variety that is a … Continue Reading
View ArticleOrder Now! Fall 2023 Extension Plant Sale Is Live
We are excited to offer the 2023 Fall Plant Sale!All orders must be placed online. We are not able to accept orders over the telephone or through the mail.Deadline to order is … Continue Reading
View ArticleWhat Do We Know About Wheat Buyers in NC?
Knowing our customers is one of the most important aspects of marketing, even in grain crops.The NC Small Grain Growers Association funded a 2-year research project to learn m … Continue Reading
View ArticleWinter Drawdown as a Management Tool for Ponds
As summer turns to fall, now is a good time for pond managers to consider things that can improve the pond for the following year. One technique that can positively impact pon … Continue Reading
View ArticleHow Hedging Can Help Farmers Reduce Loss From Low Prices
Planting a crop requires substantial up-front investment, yet the farmer will not know how much they will earn until the crop is sold. If the price can be set in advance, then … Continue Reading
View ArticleSilvopature Webinar Series Begins Jan. 30
Raising livestock in pastures is a common farming practice. The forestland that surrounds those pastures is regularly left unused, save for forestry. Combining the two endeavo … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Expressive Arts Contest
Show your creative side – enter an item (or a dozen) into our Expressive Arts Contest. Entries are due on or before the County Council meeting on March 14th at Extension … Continue Reading
View ArticleCabarrus Spring Plant Sale
Fruit Plants & Native Pollinator Friendly Perennials!Believe it or not, Spring is just around the corner. You can add to your landscape and help support local education pr … Continue Reading
View ArticleRowan 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 ArticleUSDA Scale Certification Opportunity in Cabarrus County
WHAT: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences (NCDA&CS) Scale Technicians will be certifying weigh scales.This service is FREE.WHEN: Tuesday, March 19, from 8 … Continue Reading
View ArticleCabarrus 2024 4-H Summer Fling!
Registration is now live for our summer activities!Join in the fun with your local 4-H youth and adult volunteers to explore and “picture” yourself in a Summer Fli … 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 ArticleUpcoming Pesticide Classes
Register today for pesticide X and V continuing credit hours.Private V training- April 24th, 9-11 a.m. Register Via EventbritePrivate X training- April 25th, 9-11 a.m. Registe … Continue Reading
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