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 …
Soil, Water & Air
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
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 …
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, …
Spring Garden School Symposium
Save the Date Spring Garden School When: April 4, 2020 Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center Time: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 …
Heirloom Plants and Seed Saving
Exploring Edibles Come join Hannah Bundy from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center to discuss the importance of heirloom …
Rutherford County Fall Gardening Classes
All classes are held from 1–2:30 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center. Classes are free but we ask that …
Rutherford County High Tunnel Production Workshop
Join us for a High Tunnel Production Workshop at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County on August 28, …
Rutherford County Friends of Ag Breakfast
Join us monthly for our Friends of Ag Breakfast! Breakfast is held every second Wednesday at 7 a.m., January through …
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, …
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 Contribute Expertise, Experience, Talent and Time to the Extension Gardener Handbook Project
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers shouldered the lion’s share of hours on The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook project over the …
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