Backyard Flock Series - Backyard Flock Management
The area specialized poultry agents are hosting a Backyard Flock Series starting January 27, 2021, via Zoom. Please see …
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National Radon Action Month - January 2021
January is National Radon Action Month and as a part of this educational campaign, EPA encourages you to learn about …
Soybean Agent Variety Test - Cleveland County
Good morning everyone! Below is a link to a video on our Agent Variety Trial that ASR Grain so …
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I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
#MyGooseIsCooked Workshop Cooks Up Another Holiday Option
Turkey is a traditional holiday favorite with Americans. Or is it? We certainly eat a lot of it (in …
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Join us for a fun night of baking together with your family. This is the first of our monthly …
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Somethin’ Pumpkin – Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2020 Cleveland County Extension & Community Association (ECA) is pleased to support local foods …
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Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? …
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Cleveland County Kitchen
Cleveland County Kitchen is a collaboration between N.C. Cooperative Extension and Cleveland Community College to showcase local farmers and …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
2020 Corn and Soybean Research and Variety Showcase
August 13 & 15, 2020 9 a.m. to noon ASR Grain Company, 1514 New House Road, Shelby NC Drop-in and see the …
Practicing Mindfulness in the Garden
In these uncertain times, we could all use a reminder to slow down, pay attention to what nourishes our …
Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing Offered
Don’t you just love all of the great fresh fruits and vegetables that are part of summer? Whether you …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
— Written By Carolyn Bird If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
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