News From Wilkes County Center

Brown hen descending a wooden ladder from a coop in a grassy yard
Backyard Poultry & Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Keeping Your Flock Safe

Published - December 16, 2022

SAFE PLATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS course — Upcoming class Jan 23 & 30; cost $140; register online.
Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Training

Published - December 12, 2022

Halved red onion with peppercorns on cutting board, herbs and root vegetables behind
"Take Control" in 2023!

Published - December 5, 2022

VAD Banquet
Wilkes Voluntary & Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts, Stewards of the Land Banquet

Published - November 2, 2022

Holiday Challenge text: "Eat Smart, Move More... Maintain, don't gain!" Dates: Nov 14–Dec 31
2022 Holiday Challenge

Published - October 28, 2022

farm safety week 18-24
National Farm Safety and Health Week (Sept 18-24)

Published - September 12, 2022

People in life jackets on a dock at a lake; two canoes ashore; sign reads "ACTIVITY OFF-LIMITS"
Wilkes County 4-H Heads to Camp!

Published - July 26, 2022

Apple Field Day Flyer 2022
2022 Apple Field Day in Mills River, 7/28/2022

Published - July 11, 2022

Pierces Disease Workshop @ Raffaldini Vineyards-July 22nd
Pierce's Disease Workshop @ Raffaldini Vineyards-July 22nd, 2022

Published - July 11, 2022

Home Food Preservation flyer: Jun 13–Aug 1 — Water bath, Pressure, Jams, Fermentation, Drying
Summer Home Food Preservation Series

Published - May 16, 2022

Glass jars of pickled and preserved vegetables arranged on wooden pantry shelves
Home Food Preservation - Time to Check Your Canners!

Published - April 14, 2022

Two yellow chicks standing on an open notebook while a child watches closely
What Is Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza?

Published - February 15, 2022

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4-H Poultry Interest Night

Published - February 9, 2022

Horse Club 4-H
New 4-H Horse Club for Wilkes

Published - January 6, 2022

EPA: What is radon? Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. Test your home. www.epa.gov/radon
Prevent Lung Cancer: Test for Radon

Published - January 1, 2022

Scrabble-style letter tiles arranged to spell JANUARY on a white background
January FCS Upcoming Programs

Published - December 22, 2021

Bay horse wearing a halter and lead rope, facing the camera
A New Club Gallops Into Wilkes County

Published - December 3, 2021

Charcuterie board with cheeses, crackers, grapes, meats, nuts, pickles, and vegetables
November News - Wilkes County FCS

Published - November 10, 2021

Spray bottle with yellow liquid and three lemons on a wooden cutting board
Spring Into Cleaning

Published - April 21, 2021

Farmers market vegetables: broccoli, carrots, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, weighing scale
Preparing to Preserve

Published - April 14, 2021

Calf suckling from cow with yellow ear tag reading "9089"
The Impact of Weaning Calves

Published - April 6, 2021

Red Case IH SB541 hay baler picking up cut hay in a field
Are You Ready to Make Hay While the Sun Shines?

Published - April 5, 2021

pollinator grow box
Pollinator Grow Box

Published - March 30, 2021

Red cooking pot with lid on wooden counter surrounded by jars, ladle, tongs, and potholder
Spring Home Food Preservation Series

Published - March 18, 2021

Book cover reading "So Easy to Preserve"; basket of produce; Cooperative Extension, Univ. of Georgia
So Easy to Preserve 6th Edition Updates

Published - March 2, 2021

Purple graphic reading "Your health is your wealth" with red hearts and text mentioning "#OurHearts."
Health Is Wealth - Heart Health Month

Published - January 29, 2021

Protect Your Family from Radon; Radon enters homes through cracks in floors or walls. 1-800-SOS-RADON
Safe at Home: National Radon Action Month

Published - January 13, 2021

Large stainless pressure canner with glass jars, lids, a jar of pickles, tomatoes and carrots
Reminder to Test Your Dial Gauge Canner

Published - July 2, 2020

acorn
Acorn Poisoning in Cattle

Published - October 16, 2019

Wooden sign reading "Cover Crop" in front of dense green cover-crop plants
How Do You Choose the Best Winter Cover Crop for Your Situation?

Published - September 19, 2019

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Do You Have a Defined Breeding Season?

Published - May 14, 2019

Fresh curly kale leaves on a checkered cloth over a wooden cutting board
Greens - Southern Comfort + Health Benefit

Published - November 29, 2018

colorful winter squash
Winter Squash-as Beautiful as It Is Nutritious

Published - October 16, 2018

Dried corn stalks standing behind cracked, barren soil under clear sky
Drought and Animal Feed Requirements

Published - November 22, 2016

Black bull standing in grassy fenced pasture
Helpful Tips for Bull Selection

Published - November 11, 2016

Breeding Program paper listing "Artificial Insemination" checkbox and "1 Bull = 25 Cows"
Switching Gears for Next Year's Calf Crop

Published - November 3, 2016

Close-up of acorns and an oak tree with text "Acorns, Small but Potentially Deadly"
If You Own Cattle, Watch Out for Those Acorns!

Published - October 14, 2016

Spotted cow beneath fallen flowering tree branch beside fence at night
After the Storm...Dealing With Damage on the Farm

Published - October 6, 2016

Brown-and-white cow standing in grassy field with two black-and-white calves
Double Trouble?

Published - September 15, 2016

Black cow standing while light-colored calf nurses at her udder in grassy field
Get the Best of Both Worlds With Crossbreeding

Published - September 15, 2016

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