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We Need Your Help-Seeking Professional Exhibit Hall Judges

Seeking Professional Exhibit Judges (perfect opportunity for retired professionals)Your Expertise. Their Hard Work. A Fair Standard.We are looking for seasoned professionals and masters of craft to…

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences-Reporting Tool for the Spotted Lanternfly

If you see a Spotted Lanternfly in North Carolina, please report it right away using the NCDA&CS reporting portal.Your report—especially if it includes the location, number of insects, and a…

NCCEAPA Herter-O’Neal Scholarship Time!

It's that time of year to start collecting applications for the Herter-O'Neal Scholorships! Deadline to submit applications is 3/19/2025.Basic Scholarship Information:This scholarship is offered to…

Wilkes Agriculture Forum-3/2/2024

We are holding an Agricultural Forum specifically for Wilkes County on March 2, 2024, at 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Wilkes County Agricultural Center. This is a free event open to the public, no…

Western Regional Agricultural Networking Event- Save The Date! 2/22/24

February 22, 2024 N.C. Cooperative Extension - Wilkes County Center416 Executive Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 The NC Farmworker Health Program, N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC Agromedicine Institute…

The Pawpaw is a fruit tree native to the Eastern United States. credit: USDA-ARS.

Establishing a Pawpaw Tree in Your Backyard

What is a pawpaw?Growing pawpaws has been increasing in popularity among home gardeners and producers. The North American native pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a native understory tree found in…

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

STEWARDS OF THE LAND BANQUETWhen: Thursday, Nov. 17, 6:00pmWhere: Wilkes Agricultural Center 416 Executive Dr., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 RSVP: Thursday, Nov. 10jhardy.wilkes@gmail.com or…

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

National Farm Safety and Health Week 2022 Protecting Agriculture's Future September 18-24, 2022 Daily Topics of Focus Monday, September 19, 2022 - Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety Tuesday,…

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

This is a courtesy posting from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wilkes County Center via the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center about the 2022 Apple Field Day. You can register…