Since 2004, the WNC AgOptions grant program has supported small farm sustainability in western North Carolina by providing funding to family farms that are growing, diversifying, & increasing efficiencies. Information are sessions being held in August & September. Sessions will provide an introduction to the program & discuss the application in detail. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend.
August 17, 6:30 pm, Burke County Ag Center
130 Ammons Dr., Morganton
Voluntary Ag District Info Session
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about the qualifications for this program and the benefits of enrolling your land.
Preserve, Plan, and Prosper
Join us for an interactive workshop where you will hear from a variety of speakers and have a chance to interact with professionals for a better understanding of how to preserve your land, plan for its future, & prosper from its potential. Learn more & register>>
Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in NC
The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed the first established presence of the invasive yellow-legged hornet in the state. Beekeepers are asked to watch for hornets around hives exhibiting “hawking-like behavior.”
We’re moving into late summer, & we are seeing more of the classic hot weather diseases on tomato and pepper. It seems as if bacterial wilt is taking a hold in fields in the Piedmont & western region, so let's dive into that one.
We are sharing a valuable resource released by the IFPA, What is Cyclospora? FAQs from IFPA. This document offers comprehensive information regarding this foodborne illness, the ongoing outbreak, & how the parasite spreads.
Help us capture a snapshot of pollinator activity in communities across NC, including the types of pollinators & which flowers they visit, & help build a southeast-wide data set with other states! It's fun. No scientific degree needed.
The Mountain State Fair is just around the corner. It is a fun way to highlight your preserving and cooking skills by entering their contests and taking the chance to bring home some blue ribbons this year.
Keeping Your Food & Budget Safe during Summer Storm Season
Storage and budgeting practices can help protect what you have and keep you and your family safe during an emergency. Being prepared can go a long way in supporting peace of mind. Learn simple tips to keep your food safer for longer and to help you reduce storm-related financial loss.
School is quickly approaching, so now is a great time to gather up easy lunch recipes for the kiddos. This Chicken and Fruit recipe is so easy to throw together, and makes more than one serving. Recipe>>
McDowell Youth Livestock Camp
Join us for a 3-day camp where participants will enjoy hands-on learning while working with livestock, exploring different livestock feedstuffs, learning meat identification, & becoming familiar with equipment commonly used in livestock production. Open to youth 18 years and under.
You're a teen, and you know tech. Do you want to share your knowledge with older adults or others who don't have the same digital skills as you? We are looking for motivated youth to join our Digital Bridge Collaborative to help bridge the digital divide.
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.
