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, …
Community
Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations
Local Produce Bags are now available in 12 locations for the 2021season. NC State Extension announced that it has expanded …
Agriculture Photo Contest Celebrates Chatham County's 250th Anniversary!
Chatham County is inviting residents to submit photos of local agriculture as part of a contest to celebrate Chatham …
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 & …
Welcome to Our Summer Interns!
We are excited to have two summer interns in Cleveland County this year, Emily Chandler and Nautica Mason. A Cooperative …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
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 …
Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program
The Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) along with the University of Mount Olive’s Agricultural Department, will begin …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Do Extraordinary Work in Therapeutic Horticulture!!!
It is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we celebrate the amazing, talented, energetic, generous, enthusiastic Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers …
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 …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
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 …
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 …
Broadriver Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) and Kinship Care Support Group
Meeting Virtually Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenThu 3/18 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.OfflineEventAttendanceMode 130 S Post Rd, Shelby, …
Southern Raised and Grass Grazed (NCDA&CS Blog)
The latest piece on the In the Field blog from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
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 …
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