NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
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Guías Para Cuando Las Escuelas Abren
La experiencia escolar va a ser diferente este año. Por esto, el departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina …
Protegiendo La Comunidad De Covid19 Y Los Trabajadores Agrícolas
Es muy importante tener puesto un cubrebocas pero al mismo tiempo, mantener distancia social y asegurarse que las personas …
Recursos Sobre Jardinería
Quiere aprender más sobre jardinería o quiere hacerse miembro en un jardín comunitario? Los enlaces que siguen tienen mucha información sobre el tema e …
Rutherford County Farmers Market Has a New Website
Are you interested in supporting your local farmers and artisans in Rutherford County? Good news! It just got easier! All …
Hurricane Season Adds More Stress
Families are managing a lot of stress with hurricane season compounded by COVID-19 health concerns. The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is a …
Racial Equity: NC Farmers & Their Land
NC State University Chancellor Woodson recently stated that “We stand against and condemn white supremacy, racial injustice, and all …
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 …
Información Sobré COVID-19 Para Jardineros Y Trabajadores Profesionales De Servicio De Comida
Si usted está buscando por guías para protegerse contra COVID-19 o quiere refrescarse la mente de este tema, por favor mire …
COVID-19 Fact Sheets for Gardeners and Foodservice Professionals
If you are looking for guidelines or a refresher on ways to best be prepared and protected against COVID-19, …
Rutherford County Office Re-Open to the Public on a Limited Basis Beginning June 8th
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County office will reopen to the public on Monday, June 8, 2020. Clients …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
April 22 Is Administrative Professional Day
Administrative Professional Day – also known as Secretaries Day, is a day that is celebrated on Wednesday of the …
"COVID-19 Hard on the Feeder Cattle Market"
The last several months have been exceptionally stressful on our economy and cattle industry due to COVID-19. Please see …
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NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Be Aware of Phishing Scams
Beware of COVID-19 Phishing Scams Phishing scams are something that we should be vigilant of at all times. But it …
Update for Livestock Producers
Download Commissioner Steve Troxler’s “Notice of Essential Food and Agricultural Employee” here: Notice for agriculture …
Rutherford County Extension Cooking Class 2020
Cooking School 2020 Update: March 25, 2020 Future cooking classes will be held virtually (for a few months at least). I …
Rutherford County Extension & Community Association (ECA)
Extension & Community Association (ECA) Update: March 25, 2020 Rutherford County is in charge of the Cultural Arts Contest for West …
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