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Small Fruit Plant Sale

Our annual 4-H Fundraiser is going on now through April 6, 2023. Order your Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, and Musca dine …

2023 Logo for National Nutrition Month "Fuel for the Future".

2023 Theme for Nutrition Month

Fuel for the Future is the theme for National Nutrition Month. March has been designated as nutrition month since …

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Farmland Preservation Is Important

The Foothills Regional Commission is preparing a Rutherford County Farmland Protection Plan. If you are a farmer or landowner …

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NC Small Ruminant Workshop Series

Don’t miss out on these upcoming educational opportunities for sheep and goat producers! Western North Carolina Workshop Series December 12 – …

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WNC Beef Conference

December 2, 2022 Registration 1-1:30 p.m. Program 1:30 -5:30 p.m. Dinner included – 6:00 p.m. Opportunity to view bulls for auction after dinner WNC …

Nickels for Know-How Referendum

Nickels for Know-How Referendum Vote Set for November 17, 2022 A self-assessed, state-wide check-off that supports agricultural research, extension, and …

Extension Agent Horticulture

Horticulture Agent Position The agent in this position will provide leadership for the horticulture programs in Rutherford County in both …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Market Gardens For Small Farms in North Carolina

This guide provides an overview of market gardens for small and beginning farmers in North …

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Vinegar Making

This factsheet describes the process of making vinegar.

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Synthetic Auxins

This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.

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Cool and Ship: A Low-Cost, Portable Forced-Air Cooling Unit

This publication gives instruction for building and using an inexpensive postharvest cooling system. The cool …

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Design of Room Cooling Facilities: Structural & Energy Requirements

Proper temperature control is essential to protecting the quality of fresh produce. By constructing and …

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Raspberries in the Home Garden

Raspberries are a delicious and nutritious addition to the home garden. However, raspberries can be …

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Blackberries for the Home Garden

This publication is a home gardener's guide to planting, maintaining and harvesting blackberries.

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Pasture Grazing Heights for Rotational Stocking

This publication provides information for making grazing management decisions using rotational stocking. It covers canopy …

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