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Currituck's 4-H Rural Life Center in Spot has riding rings, a kayak launch and fish ponds open to the public. [more]
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NCSU disease forecast helps growers avoid important downy mildew disease of cucumbers, melons and other cucurbits: [more]
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Going to college can earn you $1 million more over a lifetime, but the gains have declined over the past decade. [more]

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4-H Has Poinsettias For Sale

It's time to order your greenhouse quality poinsettias. You won’t be able to find floral shop quality poinsettias ANYWHERE ELSE for this great low price. The greenhouse where we order our flowers, also supply poinsettias for the Biltmore House! That indicates the quality of this product is top-notch! They are due to arrive tentatively the morning of Tuesday, December 1. Call the office to reserve your poinsettias, ASAP…349-2046 or 349-2054. We have 8” green foil pots with poinsettia colors of red, white, monet, burgundy, and mixed (red and white) for $15. The large 10” hanging basket is a real bargain at $20, in colors of red, burgundy, monet, and mixed. Get your orders in quickly. They make beautiful gifts! The money we collect is used for 4-H programming, so please help support Macon County 4-H by purchasing poinsettias!

Macon County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Macon County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

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National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. For seventy-nine years, youth from the United States and its territories have participated in this youth leadership development conference. The Congress provides youth, ages 14-19, a quality, educational, and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently provides. North Carolina's delegation to this year's Congress included 17 youth and 3 adults. MORE

Tourism Extension Website Brings Resources to Local Communities!

Extension agent discussing agritourism business with alpaca farm owner

Tourism Extension at NC State University is proud to announce the launch of their new website! The site is designed to benefit NC Cooperative Extension Agents and other professionals working throughout North Carolina. The purpose of the website is to provide useful information on a variety of tourism-related topics, to identify additional resources, and to provide a forum to share current news and information related to tourism and extension within North Carolina and beyond. Be sure to visit often as new information and resources will be added on a regular basis. MORE

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Events

	Candlewicking November 9th, 2009 Franklin, NC
	Macon County 4-H is offering a class in candlewicking, 3:30 PM, Monday, November 9 at the Agricultural Service Center�s small conference/kitchen area. Please pre-register by November 6. West District 4-H Leaders need to make country store type products for the State 4-H Leaders� Conference February 5-7. Youth (ages 9-18) and adults are invited to learn this technique and help create artistic hangings for the Country Store to sell at the conference. ... MORE

	The Needlers November 10th, 2009 Franklin, NC
	The Needlers� Needlework Club will meet 3:30 PM, Tuesday, November 10, at the Ag Center. Anyone (ages 5-18) interested in crocheting, knitting, or embroidery is invited to join the group in learning new skills. ... MORE

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News

Macon WINS State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament
Posted November 4th, 2009 in Youth & 4-H

Macon 4-H Sharp Shooters participated in the State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament, held October 10 at the Millstone 4-H Facility in Ellerbe, NC. There were over 290 participants from across the state. The Macon County Team, including Carly Buchanan, Jakin Ivey and Chandon Ivey, won first place in the air rifle with a score of 70.33, each receiving a Gold Medal. The next highest team, scored 61.67. Carly received the first place, State 4-H ... MORE

	Congratulations, Lisa Walker Posted November 3rd, 2009 in Youth & 4-H
Lisa Walker just received $100 from NC State for the two Project Record Books she submitted last January. She won two Gold Medals for her 2008 Project Books in Animal Science and Consumer & Family Science for the 9-10 age group. Way to go, Lisa!! Hard work DOES pay off! ... MORE

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