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 …
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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 …
Garden Hand Tool Selection, Sharpening and Maintenance Workshop - May 21, 2018
5/21, 3:00-6:00 p.m.: Garden Hand Tool Selection, Sharpening, and Maintenance Workshop – Boone From the smallest yard or garden to some …
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County in 2018
What is a CSA? Making a living wage as a small farmer can be challenging. Fortunately, community members can take …
2018 High Country Seed Swap & Growers Exchange
High Country Seed Swap & Growers Exchange Saturday, 3/17/18 at Family Central 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. On Saturday, March 17, …
Apple & Pear Tree Pruning Workshop at the Hospitality House
Join Hospitality House Garden Coordinator Elena Dalton and Watauga NC Cooperative Extension Agent Richard Boylan for a FREE tree …
Pizza Adventure Week - Local Foods for Local Kids
Watauga Cooperative Extension will offer a Pizza Adventure Week: Local Foods for Local Kids day camp this summer. It will …
2019 Fruit Plant Sale - Order Deadline March 29th 2019
The Watauga office of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the NC State Extension Master Gardeners of …
62nd Annual Farm City Banquet Nov 2, 2017 - Tickets on Sale Now!
The 62nd Annual Farm City Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. at the Boone …
2018 WNC AgOptions Informational Session
2018 WNC AgOptions Informational Session Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend an …
School Gardens Workshop
NC Green Schools and Lettuce Learn Invite you to attend a School Gardens Workshop: Cultivating Community, Saving Seeds and Growing Ideas in …
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