Skip to main content

Logo for N.C. Cooperative Extension N.C. Cooperative Extension Homepage

Community

en Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲
details about cover crop workshop 10/13/23

Cover Crop Workshop

Cost $15 per participant Location Rutherford Co Center at 194 Callahan-Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160 Take home a wealth of information …

Cover photo for 4-H Summer Fun 2023

4-H Summer Fun 2023

4-H Summer Fun is a collection of educational workshops, tours, and hands-on activities planned especially for Rutherford County youth. …

donation station graphic

Donation Stations at Farmers Markets

Donation Stations use a simple farmers market-based approach to procure donations for local hunger relief organizations while supporting local …

Cover photo for Farmland Preservation Is Important

Farmland Preservation Is Important

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

ECA Logo Green

NCECA Scholarship Now Available

North Carolina Extension & Community Association (NCECA) announces its 2023 scholarships. High school seniors, full-time college students, and adults …

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 …

Recent Publications related to Community

Protecting Water Supply Springs

This factsheet provides information on spring development, protection and disinfection, and water testing.

Figure 1. Rotary wing UAV in flight.

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 …

22 hours ago
Ripe and unripe fruit growing on a fig tree.

Growing Fruit Trees in Childcare Center Gardens

Early childhood educators can easily engage children in growing, harvesting, and preparing tree fruits that …

Cluster of yellow, oval eggs of a lady beetle.

Introducing Children to Insects in Childcare Center Gardens

This factsheet is a guide to introducing children to common garden insects in an early …

A long, brown worm with a cream colored saddle and a shiny body.

Jumping Worms

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

7 days ago

Market Gardens For Small Farms in North Carolina

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

Situational Analysis / Needs Assessment for Effective Community Engagement: A Guidebook for Extension Professionals

This publication focuses on the importance of needs assessments to address community needs and create …

1 week ago

Extension Programming Models

This publication illustrates the NC State Extension Model for Program Planning and Evaluation for proactive …

2 weeks ago