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Agriculture February is a Great Time to Prune Blueberries Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly easy to grow if provided the right conditions and don’t require pesticides to produce a good crop. This makes them a popular choice among organic growers.
Planting Calendar for Vegetables, Fruits, & Herbs Are you planning your garden for the upcoming growing season? Check out this calendar for info on when to plant your favorite vegetables, fruits, & Herbs
Family & Consumer Sciences February Is Heart Month Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. The first step toward heart health is understanding your risk of heart disease.
Med Instead of Meds February is heart month and a great time to start thinking about a healthier way of living. The Med instead of Meds program is based on the Mediterranean-style eating pattern and has been shown to promote health and decrease risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease.
Natural Additives for Houseplants There are about 20 elemental nutrients plants need to thrive. The creation of chemical fertilizers has been a boon to food production worldwide. But too much of a good thing can be, well, not so good and that extends even to houseplants.
4-H & Youth Development
Annual 4-H Fruit Plant Sale Clay County 4-H will begin taking orders for it’s annual fruit plant sale starting on February 1 thru March 15, with pickup in April. The plants are high quality and a resonable price. All funds raised will be to help the Clay County
4-H continue it’s programming with youth, including sending them to camps or providing educational programing.
Careful Soil Sampling - They Key to Reliable Soil Test Information
When you submit soil samples for laboratory analysis, you need and expect reliable results. Because the test report is used in making decisions about liming and fertilization, its accuracy can affect your costs and yields. In other words, getting accurate results can make a difference in dollars and cents.<<Click Here to Read More>>
2024 Herter-O'Neal Scholarship
Are you pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or a business-related field of study? Complete the 2024 Herter-O’Neal Scholarship application for $750.00 towards books and tuition. The Herter O’Neal Scholarship is awarded each year to honor the work and dedication of Edith Herter and Frances O’Neal, founding members of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association. This scholarship is offered to anyone pursuing a college degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) in business or a business-related field of study or enrolled in a diploma program that results in a degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s). <<Click Here to Read More>>
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