Cooperative Extension offers ACT Test Prep Course through the ASPIRE Program

Do you want to go to college?  Are you intimidated by college entrance examinations such as the ACT?  As a high school student, preparing for a college entrance examination, like the ACT, can be MORE »Posted: 4/8/13

RACE 4-H to Host First Open Horse Show of the Season

Rowan Advisory Council for Equestrian (RACE) 4-H clubs will host its first open horse show of the season on Saturday, April 20, at Ellis Park Event Center, 2056 E. Ridge Road, Salisbury, NC.  This MORE »Posted: 4/8/13

Local Tractor Supply Store Receives 4-H Award

 4-H Extension Agent Sara Drake awarding the District Champion Award to the Salisbury Tractor Supply Company Store for their efforts in the 4-H Paper Clover Promotion.  Accepting the award are Assistant Manager Sherri Schulze MORE »Posted: 3/4/13

Retail Ready for Local Foods

Farmers who are interested in new marketing opportunities can learn what grocery store buyers and other retail buyers are looking for in N.C. food products at this workshop offered by Rowan County N.C. Cooperative MORE »Posted: 2/20/13

Rowan County 4-H Holds Annual Achievement Night Banquet

The Rowan County 4-H Program held its annual Achievement Night Banquet on Saturday, February 9.  This event serves as an opportunity to recognize 4-H volunteers, parents, and members for their accomplishments in 2012.  The MORE »Posted: 2/18/13

Blueberry Plants are a Great Addition to Your Landscape

The Rowan County 4-H Program is selling small fruit plants to support 4-H activities throughout the year. One type of small fruit they are selling is blueberries.  Varieties of blueberries available include Baldwin, Delite, MORE »Posted: 2/18/13

Muscadine Plants Available for Purchase to Help Fund 4-H Program

Rowan County 4-H is offering two types of muscadines through their annual spring plant sale.  The two types available are Southland and Tara. Southland muscadines are black in color and produce medium to large MORE »Posted: 2/5/13

4-H Selling Berry Plants this Spring

Rowan County 4-H is now taking orders for their annual Spring Plant Sale.  Varieties available include:  strawberries – Allstar; blueberries – Baldwin, Delite and Tifblue; blackberries – Natchez and Ouachita; raspberries – Dorman Red; MORE »Posted: 1/10/13