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Donation Stations at Farmers Markets

Donation Stations use a simple farmers market-based approach to procure donations for local hunger relief organizations while supporting local farmers. During Donation Station days, trained…

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Voices at the Table: Community Conversations on Rutherford County Food and Farming

Upcoming community events hosted by the Rutherford County Food Council This summer, be a change agent in your community by attending a Community Conversation on Rutherford Food and Farming! The…

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2022 NC Foothills Farm Tour on June 25th

The NC Foothills Farm Tour is back with a fantastic lineup on June 25th, 2022. The event is open to everyone and will feature six locations throughout Polk and Rutherford counties. In Rutherford…

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Back to the Basics: Food Safety for Small Farms

This workshop will cover 6 Food Safety Practices essential for maintaining fresh produce safety on farms of any scale. Leaders will walk through these practices with participants. Upon completing the…

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April 21st Is Our 2022 Pesticide Collection Day

Free Pesticide Collection Day Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use?If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be interested in the Rutherford County Pesticide…

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Growing Gardeners: A Summer Gardening Adventure for Gardeners Ages 9-13

Do you want to play in the dirt in your own backyard? The Rutherford County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners class of 2021-2022 invites young people ages 9-13 to participate in ourGrowing…