May Is National Beef Month!
Beef. It’s what’s for dinner. Whether enjoying a tasty cheeseburger or a juicy ribeye, beef is a healthy and …
Agriculture & Food
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Who Put That Steak on My Plate?
May is Beef Month and grilling season is upon us. Have you ever thought about what it takes for …
WNC Spring Livestock Update
This event is free. To register, please visit the Eventbrite registration page. June 4, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WNC …
An Update on Asian Giant Hornets
Last year, there was a lot of media buzz (no pun intended) surrounding the introduction of Asian giant hornets …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Rutherford County Is Hosting Their Annual Fruit Sale!
Proceeds from the fruit sale will benefit the Rutherford County 4-H Club and other Extension programs. This year we …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Offered Virtually
The past year has provided us with many more opportunities to prepare meals at home. Some may have found …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
USDA to Conduct 2020 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey
[Press Release November 30, 2020] RALEIGH, NC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct …
Programs List for Rutherford Office
Welcome to our page! We wanted to share a clear and concise representation of the programs that are available …
Second Wave of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sign Up Is Now Available
Beginning September 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Farm Service Agency (FSA), will be accepting …
When Do We Get Frost in NC?
Having up-to-date information is important for any gardener, no matter the size of the operation. Attached below are links …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Shortage of Canning Supplies Leads to Unsafe Practices
The rising interest in home canning and the universal shortage of canning supplies has created quite a buzz of …
2021 AgOptions Grant
Intent to apply deadline October 23, 2020; Application deadline at noon on November 20, 2020. Press Release– ASHEVILLE, N.C. — WNC …
Los Efectos Del Calor Y Alistarse Para Una Emergencia
Agua, sombras, y descansos son muy importantes para su salud cuando está trabajando afuera, especialmente en temperaturas altas. Las …
Health Effects of Heat and Preparing for an Emergency
Water, rest, and shade are three important factors to keep in mind when working outside during warm to hot …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
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