AUGUST 11 - Pesticide Training Offered by Cleveland County Office
If you are in need of continuing education credits for your pesticide license, please join us on August 11, …
Farm Health & Safety
Fall 2021 (In-Person) Pesticide Safety Schools - Registration Open
The fall 2021 pesticide safety schools are open for registrations to those who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Canning, Freezing, Food Preservation Books and Dial Pressure Canner Testing!
Free Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing Available Don’t you just love all of the great fresh fruits and vegetables that …
2021 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Class Announcement
The Extension Master Gardener℠ program of Cleveland County is an educational program designed to enhance public education in consumer horticulture. …
Upcoming Facebook Live Presentations - Food Preservation & Smoothies!
Join us on Facebook Live for: Food Preservation and Freezing Basics – Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 6 p.m. Healthy & …
Hands-on Weed ID for Pastures and Turf
This is going to be a great training opportunity for folks that are trying to get a handle on …
New Video on Goat or Sheep Hoof Trimming for Beginner
Are you new to owning sheep and/or goats and not sure where to start with hoof trimming? Follow along …
Master Gardener Volunteers Annual Plant Sale Announcement!
Garden and Outdoor Living Tour! Cleveland County Arts Council and Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Cleveland County June 5, 2021 The …
Free Social Media Toolkit: Protecting Farmworkers From Pesticide Exposure
How can you encourage farmworkers and their families to use practices that minimize the risk of pesticide exposure? The …
2021 Dallas Ward Memorial Scholarship Opportunity
This scholarship was established by Cleveland County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. (CCCA) in 2000. Initial funding was provided by members …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Coming Soon... SPRING SPECTACULAR DAIRY GOAT SHOW
Having canceled last year’s event due to COVID-19, we are pleased to announce the return of the ADGA-Sanctioned Spring …
Steps to Health - Take Control Virtual Class Offered
Come learn lifelong habits to help you eat healthily and be physically active! Nutrition Program for Adults! Take control NOW to …
N.C. A&T Research Team Investigates SARS CoV-2’s Potential to Infect Food Animals
A new research project at North Carolina A&T State University is investigating whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, …
Too Few or Too Many Grazing Animals…? Defining Adequate Stocking Rate
Please view this VIDEO explaining the basics of defining an adequate stocking rate. Defining the stocking rate is the most …
WEBINAR: Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All
It’s Bird Health Awareness Week! To help you keep your flock healthy, the USDA-APHIS will host a free webinar, …
Face Fly Control
Face Fly Control Greg Traywick, Cleveland County Extension Director March, 2021 Wet spring weather usually means greater numbers of face flies, a …
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series
With the introduction of genomic-enhanced estimated breeding values (GEBVs), 2021 will be the dawn of a new age in …
We’re Quite Fawned of This Webinar: Integrated Approaches to Deer Management
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Herter-O'Neal Scholarship Opportunity
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
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