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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Seas of Plastic
Capt. Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — an endless floating …
Severe Drought in Guanacaste Causing Millions of Dollars in Losses
On Tuesday, representatives for four public agencies discussed actions they will take to deal with a severe drought in …
US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs: Costa Rica
U.S. Passports & International Travel, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs Alerts & Warnings Quick Facts Assistance for US Citizens Embassies and …
The CIA World FactBook on Costa Rica
The CIA World FactBook on Costa Rica Information on Geography, People and Society, Government, Economy, Energy, Communications, Transportation, Military and …
Safety Tips From the FBI for International Travelers
Safety Tips from the FBI for international …