Extension Master Food Volunteer Program (EMFV)
Rutherford County Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program. Call 287-6010 or e-mail tracy_davis@ncsu.edu …
Periodical Cicada Hatch Expected in Western North Carolina in 2017
This is an article I wrote for the Spring 2017 edition of Nursery and Landscape Notes published by the North Carolina …
MED Instead of Meds - for Better Health
Featuring the Mediterranean-style eating It’s not a “diet”…..it’s a flexible eating pattern that focuses on the healthy components that have …
NC Safe Plates - Certified Food Safety Managers Certification
NC State Extension officer NC Safe Plates North Carolina food service managers seeking “Certified Food Safety Manager” certification in order …
Greenhouse Workshop Slated for January 31
The 2017 Foothills Greenhouse Production Workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 31 at Banner Greenhouses in Nebo, North Carolina. …
Chronic Diseases
Chronic diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, are among the most common, …
Ornamental Turf Continuing Education Pesticide Course
Agenda 8:00 Registration 8:30 Hannah Bundy – Horticulture Agent, Rutherford County – Pollinators in the Landscape 9:30 Cliff Ruth – Area Horticulture …
Cutting Production Webinar Announced for Greenhouse Growers
Optimizing Rooting of Vegetative Annuals: Maximizing Performance Through Lighting, Temperature, Irrigation and Fertility Dr. Roberto Lopez Michigan State University Thursday, November 3, …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
Register for Nursery Field Day on September 23
The 16th Annual Nursery Crop Field Day will be held on Friday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 …
Nursery Weed Field Day Slated for September 7
This event features on-site demonstrations and will focus on recent research from Dr. Joe Neal’s lab exploring the economics …
New Pest for North Carolina - Emerald Ash Borer
New Pest Update – Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Area Over North Carolina The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was introduced …
Day 8 in Costa Rica - Monsanto Visit & Final Day Hotel Papagayo
August 8, 2014 This morning we woke up bright and early for a tour at the Monsanto cotton facility in …
Day 7 in Costa Rica - Volcanoes, Iguanas, and Pumas! Oh My!
August 7, 2014 After a quick breakfast at the La Fortuna Hotel in downtown Fortuna, we loaded the bus yet …
Day 6 in Costa Rica - Santa Clara High School
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Our day started at 8:15 with breakfast at the Tilajari Hotel, where we stayed the night …
Day 5 in Costa Rica - Rainforest
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 – Cinco Ceibas Imagine walking through a rainforest and seeing monkeys, toucans, and the huge Ceibas …
Day 4 in Costa Rica - Chiquita Visit
Monday, August 4, 2014 We started Monday off with Chiquita visits. After breakfast two representatives from Chiquita escorted the group …
Day 3 in Costa Rica - Community Day
Sunday, August 3, 2014 Sunday began by leaving the hotel at 9:15 to travel to the Iroquois community which we …
Day 2 in Costa Rica - Cultivating Community and Culture
Saturday, August 2, 2014 Saturday began with a misty morning bus ride from Alajuela to Guacimo to visit Earth University, …
First Day in Costa Rica
Friday, August 1, 2014 The mornings in Costa Rica are beautiful. We were greeted with a crisp sunrise and the …