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Pollinator Garden Party

Join Master Gardener℠ volunteers and Extension & Community Association (ECA) members in Rutherford County Friday, August 18 from 11:00 …

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Revenue Loss Assistance Programs

Applications are now open for Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Pandemic Assistance Program (PARP) for producers who have experienced …

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Cattlemen's Spring Tour

Rutherford County Cattlemen’s Association will host its annual spring tour on April 29. RSVP by April 21 by calling …

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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 Muscadine …

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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 …

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Corn Ear Rots: Managing Mold and Mycotoxins

Corn ear rot is a disease of corn caused by various types of fungi, including …

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Nitrogen Fertilization of Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Dry Matter Yield and Nutritive Value

This bulletin publishes the results of two experiments—one with switchgrass and one with gamagrass—that address …

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

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14. Small Fruits

This small fruits chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook reviews selection, planting, and maintenance of …

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Synthetic Auxins

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

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Jumping Worms

This factsheet covers the description, biology, and management of the jumping earthworm, a common pest …

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Ergot Alkaloids

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Patulin

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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