Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
Farm Health & Safety
"Cabin Fever” EMGV Third Annual Symposium - Early Bird Registration Now Open!
Please join us for our Third Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cleveland County “Cabin Fever” Symposium: Please go to …
Fall Aphid Management in Small Grains
“As your winter wheat and barley are emerging and summer grasses are dying, scouting for aphids becomes more important …
Early Season Italian Ryegrass Control in Wheat - New Video
Informative video on controlling early-season Italian ryegrass in wheat. Please see video …
Cleveland County 4-H Holiday Wreath and Garland Fundraiser
Cleveland County 4-H is having a Holiday Wreath and Garland Sale/Fundraiser. Please see Wreath/Garland Order Form if you would like …
NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Keep the Repellent Handy
Although hurricane Dorian has come and gone for most of us, its rainfall has likely left standing water in …
Cleveland County 4-H Newsletter October, 2019
Please see below for upcoming events in Cleveland County 4-H. Cleveland County 4-H News October 2019 …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Preserving Nature's Bounty: Explore Freezing and Other Food Preservation Techniques
Be sure to join us on Thursday, August 15, 2019, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mauney Memorial …
Annual Somethin' Pumpkin Cooking Contest
Saturday, October 12, 2019 Dallas Park – Dallas, NC Over the past several years, Somethin’ Pumpkin has become a family-centered event which carries …
Preserving Summer's Bounty - 2019 Canning and Freezing Classes Offered
Hands-On Workshops – Preserving Summers Bounty 2019 Flyer Learn to safely preserve food at home. (Workshop includes supplies and recipes) Registration Fee …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Field Notes: Extension ASAs and Faculty Give Calibration Demos
If you aren’t an active farmer, you might think spring has just finally sprung – but for North Carolina …
Defend the Flock Biosecurity Program From USDA
PDPS is proud to partner with USDA APHIS to support the Defend the Flock public education program. New resources, …
Uptown Tree Canopy Receives Makeover
If you’ve been to the court square uptown lately you may have noticed ribbons around some of the trees. …
Swarm Season Is Here!
Swarm season is here! A lot of people panic when they see bees. They assume “swarm” means “attack” or …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer 6th Annual Plant Sale
Please join us for our 6th Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cleveland County Plant Sale! Saturday, May 11, 2019, from …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
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