Buttercup Control
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Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Macon County Community Garden Taking Applications for 2019 Growing Season
The Macon County Community Garden Committee is now taking applications for garden space in the 2019 Community Garden. The …
Small Ruminant Workshop
SMALL RUMINANT WORKSHOP MARCH 30, 2019 WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton, NC Workshop Agenda 9:30 a.m. Registration/Sponsor Visit 10 a.m. Welcome 10 a.m. Vitamins and …
February - American Heart Month
I was pleasantly surprised recently to hear that my cholesterol and blood pressure had improved over the past year! …
About the Onion...
The onion belongs to the lily family, Amaryllidaceae, and the genus, Allium. Alliums are perennial herbs with bulbous, onion-scented …
2 Hour Commercial Pesticide Applicators Re-Certification
There will be a 2-hour pesticide re-certification class on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County …
What Kind of Christmas Tree Should I Buy?
Thanksgiving is upon us and many people decorate for Christmas at this time. So the question is, “What kind …
Macon County Beekeepers November 2018 Newsletter
Macon County Beekeepers monthly newsletter is posted below. For more information on the Bee Club in Macon County please …
What Does the Wooly Worm Predict?
The wooly bear or wooly worm is the larval stage of the Isabella Tiger Moth (Isia isabella or Pyrrhactia …
Plant Bulbs Now for Spring
Now’s the time to think spring; to conjure thoughts of yellow daffodils and bright tulips, of hyacinths and even …
Bull Breeding Soundness Exams - Saturday, November 3
Date/Time: November 3, 2018, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Macon County Fairgrounds, Macon County NC Veterinarian: Dr. Jessica Scruggs Cost: $50.00/Bull Exams …
Food Safety Modernization Act Workshop
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Macon County Center will offer a workshop for small farms on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The …
Mosquito Control Around the Home
Mosquitoes are important pests because their biting activity often interferes with outdoor activities. They may transmit disease organisms to …
Macon County Beekeepers Newsletter
Click the link below to find out Macon County Beekeepers News! June 2018 Macon County Beekeepers …
Pesticide Disposal Day
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County, will hold a pesticide disposal/collection day in cooperation with the N.C. Department of …
Apple Grafting Workshop
The Macon County Center of NC Cooperative Extension will hold a grafting workshop on Tuesday, March 13. The class …
Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
NC Cooperative Extension will hold a class on “Growing Shiitake Mushrooms”. The class will be Tuesday, February 27, …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
Macon County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class
The Macon County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class is coming! This is a basic beginning for anyone just starting out. March …
Soup, the Ultimate One Pot Meal
When the outside temperature dips to 8 °F, I know it’s time for the ultimately easy one pot meal…. …
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