Cooking School 2020
Featuring Mediterranean food! 2020 dates are as follows: March 12 What’s for Dinner? April 14 Outdoor Cooking May 12 Herb Appeal June 18 Cooking for One July 16 Make-Ahead Meals August …
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Foothills Region Producers' Cooperative Meeting
Where: Monday, January 20, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. (with dinner to follow) When: McDowell County Senior Center For more information and …
2020 NC Foothills Farm Tour Applications are live on Nov. 1, 2019
2020 NC Foothills Farm Tour Application for participating farms Are you a farm owner in Polk or Rutherford counties who …
Pastured Pork Workshop
When: October 16, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Colfax Creek Farm, 274 Harvey Logan Road, Bostic, NC …
Heirloom Plants and Seed Saving
Exploring Edibles Come join Hannah Bundy from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center to discuss the importance of heirloom …
Rutherford County Friends of Ag Breakfast
Join us monthly for our Friends of Ag Breakfast! Breakfast is held every second Wednesday at 7 a.m., January through …
Hydroponics and Growing Indoors
Learn to grow healthy fruits and vegetables indoors! When: August 20, 2019, at 10 a.m. Where: Rutherford County Library Hydroponics and Growing …
Mediterranean Cooking Class, July 25, 2019
Topic: Eat more Fruits and Vegetables When: July 25, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: 193 Callahan Koon Road, …
Foothills Farm Tour
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Rutherford County and Polk County Agricultural Development are partnering to bring you the first ever …
Kitchen Science Youth Age 12-19
Learn culinary skills by exploring the science behind the magic of baking. To register call 828-287-6010 or email cynthia_robbins@ncsu.edu. All …
Learn How to Grow Your Own Shiitake Mushrooms
Classes will be offered daily during the weeks of March 18 and March 25, 2019. Location: Goodness Farms, 434 Cherry Mountain …
Nickels for Know How - Cast Your Vote 11/1/2016
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016: Makes Good Sense! …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …
NC Extension Master Gardener Annual Report
Thank you to NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who made a tremendous contribution in 2015 By the Numbers: 4,140 volunteers 945,083 Face to …
Planning for Native Plants Interview With Charlotte Glen on Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast
Charlotte Glen shares her knowledge for planning for native plants in your landscape including plant considerations, soils and soil …
Extension Gardener "Small Fruits" Chapter Just Released
The Extension Gardener Handbook team is pleased to announce the “Small Fruits” Chapter is up and ready for use. Congratulations …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden - EMGV Radio: How to Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Durham County?
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener℠ Radio Show and Podcast How to Become an Extension Gardener Volunteer in Durham County. What …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Radio Podcast: Avoiding Aches, Pains and Strains in the Garden
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast Dr. John Harrelson provides tips and strategies for gardeners to …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Radio Podcast Featuring the NC Tomato Man - Craig LeHoullier
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast Tune in for expert advise on selecting and growing tomatoes …
New Edition of Extension Gardener Posted
Check out the latest edition of the Extension Gardener Newsletter Winter 2016! https://extensiongardener.ces.ncsu.edu/extgardener-our-latest-issue/ Congratulations and thank you to Managing Editor Shawn Banks, …
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