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Apples - Local Food Spotlight
It’s no secret that we love apples in Wilkes County. Although we will miss the annual Brushy Mountain Apple …
DO NOT PLANT-Unsolicited Foreign Seed Warning Release From NCDA&CS--UPDATE, 9/1/2020
UPDATED INFORMATION Please see the new form below for submission of seeds via mail to NCDA&CS- Plant Industry Division or …
Wilkes County Local Farms and Food Profile
These infographics provide a visual interpretation of the 2012 & 2017 Census of Agriculture data, which is collected and …
Beekeepers of Wilkes County
Information about beekeeping here in Wilkes can be found at this link along with contacts: Beekeepers of …
Calving Tips
Calving time is when the rubber hits the road in the cow business. After all, without a live – …
Truths of Leadership Learned From 10-Year-Olds
Effective leadership, like effective activism, requires being intentional about one’s action so that a group can achieve a greater …
Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens
Experts in Soils, Food Safety, Horticulture, and Soil Contaminants at NC State University and the Nicholas School of the …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Solve a Stormwater Problem
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Orange County recently received the 2020 Search For Excellence Award in the Demonstration Garden category …
Video: Seed Quality Concerns in Soybean
Heavy moisture and temperature extremes can affect soybean seed quality. Not only can these seed quality issues potentially cause …
Register Now for ForestHer Virtual Workshop on Invasive Plants AND Native Landscaping for Wildlife
The ForestHer NC Workshop Series is going virtual! Presentations scheduled for the March 2020 Managing for Wildlife Workshops will …
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Promotion
Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to support local programs through the Paper Clover fundraiser. Each spring and fall, Tractor …
Video: What Stage Are My Soybeans In? R4 to R6
As our soybeans move from flowering into pod development we also start to focus our management on protecting and …
National 4-H Week - 2020 Opportunity4All
National 4‑H Week is October 4–10 and the theme is Opportunity4All. Take advantage of this important week to highlight the remarkable …
First and Last Frost Dates- Interactive Map & Chart
Interactive Frost Map Chart of First and Last Frost Dates by County Managing frost in the garden Map and Chart Prepared by …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Heart Song Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
What Can Cause Soybean Pod Loss and Seed Abortion?
We are getting reports of soybean pods that are both aborting and not filling out with seeds. Environment, stink …
Grain Pea Production in North Carolina
Grain peas are a legume, like soybeans, that can be produced in North Carolina over the winter months with …