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USDA Block Grant Disaster Program
Deadline Extended
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If your farm suffered losses from Hurricane Helene, there is still time to apply for financial assistance through the USDA Block Grant Disaster Assistance Program. The application deadline has been extended to June 12, 2026, providing producers with additional time to gather documentation and submit an application. Hurricane Helene left a significant impact on many farms across Western North Carolina. You need to apply for assistance.
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Meet Tracey Hall, No Stranger to Extension
Tracey Hall was hired as the Administrative Assistant. She started her role May 4. Tracey was formerly a Program Assistant with Empowering Youth & Families program at the Burke Center. She is no stranger to Extension & Burke County.
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Livestock Forage Program Assistance
The Burke-McDowell-Caldwell FSA Office has announced that the Livestock Forage Program is now available for qualifying grazing losses on native pasture & full-season improved pasture due to the area's designation as a D3 drought category.
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Managing Deer in Residential Landscapes
Deer sightings and their aftermath are becoming more prevalent in yards, gardens, and landscapes. Here are a few interventions that can be put in place to deter deer from destroying your plants.
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Summer Annuals for Our Pastures
Cool season grasses are productive during spring and fall, but become semi-dormant during the summer months. Forage needs during summer can be met by using summer annuals such as sorghum-Sudan grass hybrids and pearl millet.
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Fly Control for Horses
When most horse owners think of controlling flies, they think of sprays, but there are other options that deserve consideration.
First and foremost is sanitation. It takes up to two weeks for a fly egg to hatch and molt into a mature fly.
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Healthy Summers, Healthy Minds
Summer break is often seen as a time for children to relax and have fun, but it can also play an important role in supporting mental health. Participating in summer activities such as outdoor play, reading, and camps can help children reduce stress, build confidence, and stay socially connected.
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4-H Summer Fun
4-H Summer Fun is sponsored by N.C. Cooperative Extension & provides day camps and workshops to encourage youth to learn new things, develop new skills, and explore new interests. Programs are taught and supervised by N.C. Cooperative Extension staff, 4-H, and community volunteers.
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2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest
Get your cameras ready! Submissions for the 2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest are now open! The NC 4-H Photography Contest encourages youth & adult photographers across NC to capture meaningful moments and continue developing their photography skills through 4-H.
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Burke County Center, 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, United States
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