Chicken Processing Workshop
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Watauga County will be conducting a Chicken Processing Workshop on Saturday, September 22, 2018, …
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Deer Butchering & Processing Workshop at Watauga Extension October 6, 2018
The Watauga office of the NC Cooperative Extension will offer a deer butchering and processing workshop on Saturday, October …
Additional Ginseng Workshop Added in October for Watauga County
Updated: Ginseng Workshop at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center in October (September dates are full!). If you own mature …
High Country Grown Marketing Initiative Launched to Find Restaurants That Source Locally
Restaurants that truly care about the quality of their menu offerings use the freshest ingredients possible. Now, it will …
Pesticide Recertification Training Offered in September
The Watauga office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer training for pesticide recertification credits on September 6, …
Watauga Ginseng Workshops in September 2018
If you own mature forestland (or a nice wooded backyard) with good soil and drainage, ginseng may be a …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
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