Foothills Farm Tour
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Rutherford County and Polk County Agricultural Development are partnering to bring you the first ever …
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4-H Mini Garden Program
4-H Mini Garden Program for all youth ages 8-18. Youth grow their own garden at home. We supply the directions, …
2019 Spring and Summer Gardening Classes
Register at least one week in advance by calling the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County office at (828) …
Pesticide Collection Day Wednesday March 20, 2019
Rutherford County N.C. North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Rutherford County is one of the 73 counties across North Carolina offering the Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Our trained …
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