Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Holiday Schedule
North Carolina State University, including the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, will be closed the week of December 23–27, …
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HomeGrown: Short Video Answers From NC State Extension
From Timely Tips to the Latest Discoveries At Homegrown you will find nutritious seasonal recipes, gardening tips and information on …
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With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
Get Started With Pastured Poultry: New Video Series
Have you always wanted to raise chickens, but weren’t sure where to start? Do you have chickens, but want to …
ECA Sponsoring Blood Drive
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Randolph County ECA (Extension & Community Association) is sponsoring a blood drive on August 16, 2019, …
Randolph County 2019 4-H Summer Agriventures!
We’re excited to roll out our 2019 4-H Summer Agriventures! The light blue colored classes are for ages 8 …
2019 Randolph County 2nd Annual Chick Chain
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There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
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A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
Hands-on Workshop: Cooking Under Pressure
Do you have an electric pressure cooker or plan to get one? Not sure how to use it? Then …
Hands-on Workshop: Sweets for Your Sweetie
This hands-on workshop will be Tuesday, February 12, 2019 – just in time for Valentine’s Day!! A hands-on workshop …
Cooking 101: Yeast Breads
Baking is a science and is one of the first lessons taught in culinary school. Home-baked bread always tastes …
Hands-On: Holiday Appetizers
On November 6, 2018, at 6 p.m., join Jeannie Leonard and learn to prepare for the holidays with new …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Cooking 101: Become an "Egg"-cellent Cook
When: Thursday, September 13, 2018, 6 – 8 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center Cost: $5 Register online! Pre-registration and pre-payment …
Randolph County Ag. Facts Coloring Sheet
We are so excited to share this coloring sheet with you! It contains some valuable Agriculture statistics specific to …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
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