“Relationship Building Is Key”: Lisa Gonzalez and the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Project
Lisa Gonzalez, Regional Area Specialized Agent in Local Foods, serves seven Western NC counties – Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, …
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2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19
The 2020 Census is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Online, phone and mailed self-responses …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
From Richard Campell, NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Chief Communication Officer: COVID-19 has disrupted our lives …
County Extension Notice to the Public
Watauga County Clientele and Citizens, We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State …
Extension Event Cancellation Message
NOTICE FOR ALL N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF WATAUGA COUNTY EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH AND APRIL, 2020: We continue to work …
Local Food in the Time of Coronavirus
The past several days brought worsening news about the coronavirus adding disruptions to daily life. It looks like this …
Now Accepting 2020 Herter-O'Neal Scholarship Applications
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
64th Annual Farm City Banquet - November 7, 2019
The 64th Annual Farm City Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Boone …
Pruning Workshop March 30, 2019
The Watauga office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension is hosting an ornamental pruning workshop from 10 a.m. to …
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County in 2019 What is a CSA? Making a living wage as a small …
High Country Seed Swap & Growers Exchange March 19, 2019
High Country Seed Swap & Growers Exchange – 3/16/19 On Saturday, March 16, 2019, all aspiring and practicing area gardeners are invited to …
'Feasting on Farm Fresh Ingredients' Cooking Classes
Join this dinner time celebration kicking off the local food season and learn to fill your plate with delicious …
Free Radon Test Kits Available
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Watauga County has a limited number of radon test kits available free of charge. …
Pizza Adventure Week 2019
Updated: Pizza Adventure Week is now full. The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center will offer a Pizza Adventure Week: Local …
63rd Annual Farm City Banquet November 1, 2018 - Tickets on Sale Now
The 63rd Annual Farm City Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 6 p.m. at the Boone …
Deer Butchering & Processing Workshop at Watauga Extension October 6, 2018
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Watauga County will offer a deer butchering and processing workshop on Saturday, October 6, 2018, …
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 …
BRWIA Farm Tours June 16 & July 14, 2018
BRWIA Farm Tours 6/16 and 7/14 Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture is excited about the newly designed Farm Tour this …
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