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Rowan County Farm Safety Awareness Day

Rowan County Farm Safety Awareness DayThursday, August 22, 2024 Piedmont Research Station 8350 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147Registration begins at 7:15 A.M.Event begins at 7:45 A.M.Morning…

Donation Station at the Salisbury Rowan Farmers Market

A Donation Station will be at the Salisbury Rowan Farmers Market every 3rd Saturday starting May 18th. The Donation Station is a collaboration between N.C. Cooperative Extension and Farmer Foodshare.…

Summer 2024 Pesticide Recertification Class

Pesticide Recertification Two hours’ worth of pesticide training credits will be offered in the categories A B D G H I K L M N O T and X on Monday, June 10, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.This class…

Eating the Mediterranean Way

I know that we are just at the end of the third week of the New Year and some of you have already given up on eating healthier or you have had a few setbacks. Well do not fear; I am here to assist…

Are Canned Foods Healthy?

February is Canned Food Month, but you can celebrate the convenience and affordability of canned food all year ‘round'! I’m sure the question of are canned foods healthy will arise? And, if so, here…

N.C. Cooperative Extension-Rowan County Center WE ARE HIRING SUMMER INTERN • paid summer internship • will be immersed in the total Extension program • should have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and should enjoy working with youth and adults Appl

Summer Internship Opportunity!

Help us spread the word that N.C. Cooperative Extension – Rowan County Center is looking for a summer intern!This opportunity is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students who have at least a…

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Native Plant Speaker Coming to Salisbury

Dr. Patrick McMillan, the Juniper Level Botanical Gardens and Plant Delights Nursery Director, will be our guest speaker on November 14, 2023, at N.C. Cooperative Extension – Rowan County Center from…

Medium sized, staked tomato plants growing on white plastic in the Mills River Research plots.

Look for Signs of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus This Year

This Sunday is Father's Day, and next week, we welcome the first official day of summer. Which means it is Tomato time. As usual, I overestimated my family's need for tomatoes and planted ten plants…

Cut shrub stems with fresh green shoots sprouting from their bases

Plant Propagation Classes Scheduled for Summer

The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Rowan County will be holding their annual Plant Propagation Classes this summer June 28, 2023, July 13, 2023 and July 17, 2023. All classes are from 9:00…

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HPAI Detected in Rowan County, NC

HPAI has been detected in an Emu in Rowan County, NC.For more information on HPAI, identifying the virus, protecting your flock and updates on the outbreak, please see our HPAI Educational Resources…