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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…

Beginning Beekeeper Course Offered in 2023

This year for Christmas, give your loved one the gift of beekeeping. The Rowan County Beekeepers Association will host the 2023 Beginning Beekeeping Course on Saturdays, February 18- March 11, 8 am-…

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Farm Succession Workshop Nov. 30, 2022 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

It's never too early to start planning for the future of your family farm. No matter the size of your operation, if your goal is to keep the farm in the family for future generations or to keep it in…

Present Use Value

2023 is a tax revaluation year for Rowan County. Real Estate prices have increased since our last revaluation in 2019, so while our tax rate is not growing, the value of your property has increased,…

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Special Waste Recycling Event October 12

Instead of spring cleaning, it's time to do some fall purging. That tube television that is collecting dust in your basement, that old laptop that doesn't work, appliances that are long dead what are…

Happy National Farm Safety and Health Week!

Happy National Farm Safety and Health Week! As harvest season continues, let's do our part to keep farmers safe on roadways. Reach out to your local NC Farm Bureau office for a "See a Tractor, Slow…

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Gardening and Climate Change

You only need to spend a few hours outside these past few weeks to realize it's hot out there. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Center for Environmental Information data…

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Blossom-End Rot in the Home Garden

It’s always a great feeling to be able to pick that first ripe tomato off the vine in summer. You’ve put lots of time and effort into creating the perfect garden for tomatoes to grow. That’s why it…

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Honeybee Swarming Explained

Honeybee swarming season typically is at its peak in the Spring, but late swarms can occur. I have been receiving calls from residents in the County telling me that they have a massive clump of…

Rowan County Pullet Project

Please click on the following link to register: go.ncsu.edu/22pulletproject