Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Merry and Bright Holiday Shopping
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
Winter Hemp Meeting
Please join us for a winter hemp meeting on December 16, 2019, at 9 a.m. at the Rowan County …
Rowan County 4-H Food Show Will Be Egg-Cellent
By Laura Allen 4-H Agent It’s time to register for the annual 4-H Food Show! This event is open to Rowan …
This Saturday Should Be a Day Devoted to Family Health
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, is National Family Health & Fitness Day. Celebrated annually on the last Saturday in September, …
Fall 4-H Plant Sale 2019
Please support 4-H by ordering plants during our Fall 2019 4-H Plant Sale! All orders are due by October …
Backyard Poultry Lunch N' Learn Series
Pre-registration is required by the Monday preceding the workshop you wish to attend. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Wednesday, …
Rowan County Corn Field Day
Date: August 12, 2019 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Moore Farm RSVP by August 8 to …
Efficient Uses of Micro-Misters & Drip Irrigation
August 21, 2019 9 a.m.–noon N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center To register, please call …
Chicken Workshop
RSVP to this upcoming chicken workshop by calling 704-216-8970. When: July 15, 2019, 2019, from 6–7:30 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Big Dreams, Small Farms-Market Gardens: Production Planning
Date: June 13, 2019 Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center (2727 Old Concord Rd., Salisbury) Register: …
2019 Rowan County Fair Broiler Project
Mandatory Orientation: July 8, 2019, 6 p.m. If you attended this last year, you do not have to attend …
Med Month — Enjoy the Mediterranean Food Plan
Happy #MedMonth! May has been declared Med Month for those of you that didn’t already know. The Med Way, …
As Summer Approaches, Can Canning Be Far Behind?
Spring’s here and that means the days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, pollen is at its peak …
Big Dreams Small Farms Series
For more information, please call Morgan Watts, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center Livestock Agent, at 704-216-8970. When: March 13, …
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rowan County Plant Sale Going on Now
By Laura Allen Rowan County 4-H Agent Now is the perfect time to be planning some additions to your home landscape. …
Gogi Berries and Pomegranates at Extension Plant Sale
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rowan County Plant Sale is going on now! This year we have some new plants …
New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
The New York City Health Department has banned eateries from selling food and drinks containing CBD. The New York …
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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