Cleveland County Kitchen
Cleveland County Kitchen is a collaboration between N.C. Cooperative Extension and Cleveland Community College to showcase local farmers and …
Food Safety & Processing
"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 …
New Publication: HACCP Plans for Shell Eggs
NC State Extension poultry faculty have released a new publication covering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning …
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 …
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 …
Somethin' Pumpkin Contest Cleveland County
Please see flyers below for information on the Somethin’ Pumpkin Contest! Entry dates are September 30 through October 7, 2019. …
Hurricane Dorian Food Safety
As Hurricane Dorian approaches North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
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 …
Poultry Processing Demonstration - Lenoir County
There will be a Poultry Processing Demonstration from the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Lenoir County in mid-May. Please see the …
On-Farm Poultry Processing Regional Seminar - Louisburg
Learn about poultry processing from NC State Extension experts and partners. View the full program. Location 1950 East River Rd., Louisburg, NC …
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 …
Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Hello Everyone, Please see information below on the Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop. Early bird registration for the workshop ends …
Tree Cleanup and Chainsaw Safety Class
Please join us for a Tree Cleanup and Chainsaw Safety Class. Please see the flyer below for more information. When: February 27, …
Small Ruminant Workshop
Join us for a Small Ruminant Workshop on March 30, 2019, at the WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton, NC. Cost …
Register Now for Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is partnering with NC State Extension to offer an all-day Produce Safety …
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Designing a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan for Shell Eggs
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The Value of Honey Bees as Pollinators in North Carolina
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Brief Instructions for Freezing Fruit
This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.
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Cool and Ship: A Low-Cost, Portable Forced-Air Cooling Unit
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