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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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Our office will be closed the following dates for 2012:

May 28 July 4 Sept. 3 Nov. 12, 22 & 23 Dec. 24-26

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Randolph County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan
Approved by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners on June 6, 2011

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PESTICIDE CONTAINER RECYCLING SITES

We are pleased to announce that there are now two pesticide container recycling bins located in Randolph County. One is located at the Farmer Convenience Site and the other at the Liberty Convenience Site. Both may be accessed during the regular operating times of the convenience site. A special form and inspection will need to be completed with the guard on duty at the site before actually dropping off your pesticide containers. Please note that a pesticide container-recycling bin is NO longer available at the Solid Waste facility off Henley Country Rd. All pesticide containers must be prepared properly including being pressure washed or triple rinsed in order to be accepted. Additional instructions are available from the Extension office on the signs posted at each convenience site:

FARMER CONVENIENCE SITE: 5488 NC Hwy 49S, Asheboro, (336) 857-3002 (Closed Tues & Wed)

LIBERTY CONVENIENCE SITE: 428 W Brower Ave., Liberty, NC, (336) 622-1067 (Closed Tues & Wed)

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School Age Care Training How Do We Know? Evaluation Strategies for SAC: (re-scheduled from earlier date) Thursday, May 10; 6:30p - 8:30p; Extension office (112 W. Walker Ave, Asheboro); $5 registration fee; please call in to register 336.318.6000.

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Our March/April 2012 newsletter is now available. Just click the above link!

Our Fall 2011 Commerical Horticulture newsletter is now available.

LIVESTOCK NEWSLETTER Check out our Fall 2011 newsletter, now available.

Randolph Staff 2011

Randolph County Extension Staff!

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Randolph 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 Randolph 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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Don't Forget Fruit - Vary Your Veggies
Posted May 8th, 2012 in Health & Nutrition

Barbara Linder, Randolph County Cooperative Extension,FCS/Ag-Equine/4-H Extension Agent Some of the hardest things to get many children to eat are vegetables. Children see green, or hear the word “vegetable” and fear enters their eyes. A number of children do not like to eat fruit either. Regardless of your child’s preference, it is nutritionally important that children eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. Imagine a plate of your child's food. What does it look ... MORE

Cattle Fly Control
Posted May 8th, 2012 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture

Adam G. Ross, Randolph County Livestock Agent Adapted from “A Thousand Points of Flies” by Holly Ferguson, Ph.D Washington State University. Welcome to springtime! With spring comes warmer weather, greener pastures, and…flies! Have you thought about how to protect your cattle against flies? In this article, you will learn more about several common species of flies, the diseases they cause, and how to protect your cattle against them. The first fly we will discuss is ... MORE

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