NC food processing and manufacturing initiative feasiblity study released The agricultural resources, industrial capacity and research innovation assets present in North Carolina create opportunities to catalyze development of value-added food processing and manufacturing businesses, according to a joint NC State-NCDA&CS economic feasibity study released Jan. 12. One page summary of the Initiative View the Full Report
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NC food processing and manufacturing initiative feasiblity study released The agricultural resources, industrial capacity and research innovation assets present in North Carolina create opportunities to catalyze development of value-added food processing and manufacturing businesses, according to a joint NC State-NCDA&CS economic feasibity study released Jan. 12. One page summary of the Initiative View the Full Report
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Plant sciences initiative could spark NC economic growth, study finds A new economic study, released Jan. 12, shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to be the global hub for advanced plant sciences research and for the application of that research to expanding agricultural productivity. One page summary of the Initiative View the Report
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The purpose of this group is to: Provide support and education to Grandparents and other relative caregivers Provide information and access to necessary services Promote family stability For more information and to register, please call 704-482-4365 or 704-487-0661 Broad River Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) & Kinship Care Support Group (poster) - August 2016 - January 2017
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Extension's Gardening Portal at NC State University provides access to a wealth of information, events and resources for gardeners in North Carolina. Managed by the State Urban Horticulture Specialist and Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agents throughout the state, it is your doorway to guidance about successfully growing vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers and ornamentals in your landscape.
READ THE REST »For Immediate Release: Media Inquiries, contact: Suzanna Denison, WNC FarmLink Land Access Coordinator (828) 785-4284; info@wncfarmlink.org; www.wncfarmlink.org Asheville, NC – NC FarmLink and WNC FarmLink have recently merged their databases in an effort MORE » – from 
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I hope that these recent weeks have found you enjoying the brimming bounty, the juicy delight, the healthful wonder of the muscadine grape! Whether you eat the seeds or spit them, or crunch MORE » – from Gardening
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and a how her award-winning mead is made. Listen to this interview to learn more MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Our laboratory has recently published a study which measured the differences between our current integrated pest management (IPM) recommendations for tobacco insect management and what growers actually do. This was the topic of Jeremy Slone’s MORE » – from Entomology
Energy efficiency is an investment that can help you gain a return on your energy bill and on the value of your home. So, how do you know where to begin saving money MORE » – from Home Energy Conservation
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The 16th Annual Nursery Crop Field Day will be held on Friday, September 23 from 8 am to 3 pm at Hard and Flossie Clark Park in Collettsville, NC. The event features hands-on MORE » – from Burke County Center
U.S. Census 2010 indicates that 7.8 MILLION children live in grandparent-headed households. The Broad River Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) & Kinship Care Support Group provides education and support to grandparents and relative caregivers by MORE »
This event features on-site demonstrations and will focus on recent research from Dr. Joe Neal’s lab exploring the economics and efficacy of weed control strategies in container nurseries. Topics include herbicide efficacy and MORE » – from Burke County Center
This workshop is designed for Extension professionals, market managers, volunteers and community leaders involved in farmers’ market operations and local foods programming at the grassroots level. It focuses on sharing lessons learned by MORE »
Looking for something to do with your excess Summer Squash? Here is a great recipe for Summer Squash Relish. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Abasiekong MORE »
The latest edition of the Cleveland County 4-H Newsletter is available! Check out the information in the newsletter to get the latest on upcoming events, club news and updates. If you have questions or MORE »
We are offering Food Preservation Classes in June. If you would like to attend, please call the Extension Office @704-482-4365. MORE »
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