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 …
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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 …
Planting Calendar for WNC
With so many of us changing our daily routines and general practices, many of us are thinking about what …
4-H Small Fruit Sale-CANCELED
Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County office Taking orders now, come by the office or call 828-287-6010. Pick Up Dates: March 25, …
Landscape Management Workshop 2020
Date: February 28, 2020 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River …
2019 Pull for Youth Events Raise Over $100,000 for North Carolina 4-H and FFA
On Friday, February 7, 2020, representatives from AgCarolina Farm Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, and Carolina Farm Credit presented a …
March 12, 2020 Cooking Class - What's for Dinner?
What’s for Dinner? When: March 12, 2020; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 8 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
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 …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
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