An Accurate 2020 Census Is Important for Farmers and Our Communities
Every 10 years, the census becomes an important topic in Rutherford County but the COVID-19 pandemic reminds us more …
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Planting Calendar for WNC
With so many of us changing our daily routines and general practices, many of us are thinking about what …
Summer Activities From the North Carolina Egg Association
In a recent blog post, the North Carolina Egg Association shared four egg-related activities for kids and families to …
Beware Unsafe Canning Practices
In a previous article, I shared information about preparing for the canning season by gathering all the proper equipment …
Usando Una Cubierta De Tela, Using a Cloth Facemask
Es importante usar su cubierta de tela correctamente para proteger a usted y otros de la comunidad. Para más …
Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture- Online Course Begins 8/17/2020
Learn more and register today at go.ncsu.edu/therapeutic-hort-online This Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture course is the first in a series of …
4-H Healthy Living Challenge
The Active Living Challenge is to encourage youth and families to get outdoors and moving this summer. The Active Living …
Press Release June 30, 2020
The Foothills Health District has issued the following press release dated June 30, 2020: The Rutherford County Health Department …
NC 4-H Virtual Summer Programs
NC 4-H Virtual Summer Programs Due to the pandemic, we are not able to host youth programming in person this …
It’s Time for Summer Pruning
Summertime has arrived, and hopefully you are finished planting in your garden. So what’s left to do now? As …
Was Your Garden Soil Contaminated by Persistent Herbicides in Compost?
If you experienced residual herbicide presence in your compost, please fill out the US Composting Council’s Persistent Herbicide Incidence …
4-H Embryology Summer Fun Program
If you’re interested in learning more about poultry and the incubation process, then please join us for this year’s …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
Plan Ahead for Home Canning
If you are thinking about canning food at home this summer, the first place to start is with equipment …
National 4-H Shooting Sports Virtual Quiz Bowl
National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee in conjunction with Auburn University, University of Arkansas, and Oregon State University using Kahoot …
How to Make Kimchi
Traditional to Korean cuisine, kimchi is a spicy blend of naturally fermented vegetables including Napa cabbage, radishes, green onions, …
Citizenship Focus T-Shirt Design Contest
Are you attending Citizenship North Carolina Focus? Do you love 4-H t-shirts? If you answered yes to these questions, …
NC 4-H Daily SPARK: June 1-5, 2020
Get ready to roll with our 11th week of NC 4-H Daily SPARK activities. We have an action-packed week …
Food Supply Shortages: Tips for Consumers
Have you been frustrated with empty store shelves, lack of options, or limits on buying quantity? As Americans, we …
NC 4-H Photography Contest
Calling all 4-H’ers (8-18), Practice your photography skills to capture your perfect picture in these three categories : 4-H In …