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Figs plants are available for purchase from the 4-H Program popular

Figs are appealing to look at, grow and eat. Did you know that just one fig contains a high amount of fiber, calcium, vitamins A, B, C and folate? They are very low MORE » Posted: 2/17/15

4-H to Offer Club Basics Training for Volunteers popular

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a 4-H Club Leader? Volunteers are the backbone for NC Cooperative Extension programming, especially the 4-H program. 4-H, the youth component of NC Cooperative MORE » Posted: 2/5/15

Rowan County 4-H Now Taking Orders for Spring Plant Sale popular

Rowan County 4-H is now taking orders for their annual Spring Plant Sale.  Varieties available include: strawberries – Allstar; blueberries – Brightwell, Climax, and Premier; blackberries – Arapaho and Triple Crown; raspberries – MORE » Posted: 2/5/15

Do you know what a CSA is?

The Southern Piedmont Farm School started this week, and it is going to be one of the best yet! Teaching new and transitioning farmers to become better stewards is a great opportunity. Most MORE » Posted: 1/20/15

Millbridge Elementary

Millbridge Elementary Teaching the fifth graders in Mrs. Laura Lindley’s class at Millbridge Elementary has been very rewarding the past couple of months. The children have been exceptionally interested and have always wanted MORE » Posted: 11/26/14

December 2014 Agricultural Newsletter

14 December Ag MORE » Posted: 11/25/14

Rowan Cattlemen’s Association Meeting-December 4

November 25, 2014 Rowan County Center Rowan Cattlemen’s Association Meeting December 4, 7 p.m. Reminder: The Rowan County Cattlemen’s Association will meet Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Rowan Extension Office.  A meal, program from Southern MORE » Posted: 11/25/14

Mature Cow Herd Sale

November 13, 2014 Rowan County Center Mature Cow Herd Sale Please click on the following link for information on an upcoming Mature Cow Herd Sale. Mature Cow Herd Sale Flyer Contact: Thomas Cobb, MORE » Posted: 11/13/14

2014 Piedmont Farm School Class

2014 Piedmont Farm School Class Last week wrapped up the final 2014 Piedmont Farm School class. I have to say that it was an amazing finale for the 2014 graduates. If you have MORE » Posted: 11/6/14

Junior Master Gardeners

Junior Master Gardeners I know most of my readers have heard of Extension Master Gardeners, but I wonder how many have heard of Junior Master Gardeners? Junior Master Gardeners is a youth gardening MORE » Posted: 10/31/14

Keep your Gardens Growing

Keep your Gardens Growing Would you like to keep your gardens growing throughout the year? Of course! Most of us want to, but we either don’t know how to do it or we MORE » Posted: 10/30/14

Workshops

Workshops When we receive a new client, they always ask about the activities and programs we have throughout the year. During October, we have tons of programs and activities! All of the activities MORE » Posted: 10/29/14

IPM

IPM What is IPM? What if I told you that it is one of the most beneficial tools a gardener or homeowner can have for any garden or pest or disease issue! No, MORE » Posted: 10/29/14

Rice Harvest

Rice Harvest Growing your own fruits and vegetables can be one of the most rewarding past times or hobbies a person can have! One of my favorite activities being a Cooperative Extension agent MORE » Posted: 10/23/14

Birds and Bees

Birds and Bees Do you know all about the birds and the bees? Not that parenting talk, but do you really know what birds, bees, and other pollinators need to survive? If not, MORE » Posted: 10/23/14

Southern Piedmont Farm School

Southern Piedmont Farm School Do you want to start a farm, or have you thought about transitioning your farm into a different venture? If so, then the Southern Piedmont Farm School may be MORE » Posted: 10/23/14

Last Market Chef

Last Market Chef As the peak growing season winds down, so does the Market Chef series. This Saturday, September 6, at 10 a.m., will be the final show down between two Market Chef MORE » Posted: 10/23/14

Research Trial

Research Trial Many people ask, “What is Cooperative Extension?” Just the other day, I was asked about “my business” because of the logo on my shirt. Sometimes, this can be difficult to answer MORE » Posted: 10/23/14

Grafted Tomatoes

Grafted Tomatoes Cooperative Extension employees get the latest research information and it is our job to share that information with the citizens of the county. One of those situations of sharing happened last MORE » Posted: 10/23/14

Q & A

Q & A There are some great activities going on this summer outside of the office. I receive questions on a daily basis. Here are a few from recent events…   Question: I MORE » Posted: 10/23/14