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Poison Hemlock in the High Country...What to Know

UPDATE! Check out this new resource comparing Poison Hemlock to a few of its common cousins. You can also scroll to the bottom of this page to view the graphics.Over the last several weeks, Watauga…

Rehabbing Agricultural Land After Helene — Thursday, April 24, 3:30pm, Sugar Grove, NC

Rehabbing Ag Land After Hurricane Helene Workshop on April 24th!

Join Watauga County Cooperative Extension and Extension specialists from NC State as we work together to navigate the new landscape Helene brought our ag land on Thursday, April 24th. This event will…

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Watauga County 4-H Summer Fun - 2025

Registration Is Open Now! Join us for a summer full of fun, educational adventures! We are offering camps for ages 5-7 and 8+. Camps include Forestry Camp, Pizza Camp, CloverBud Camp, Junior master…

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Recording of Ag Taxes After Disaster Meeting Available

Assistant Professor Nicholas Brown joined us via Zoom on Thursday, 2/20 to share insight on how the impacts of Hurricane Helene will affect tax filings this year. The recording of this meeting can be…

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A Successful 4-H Summer !

A Successful 4-H Summer! A total of 34 youth participated in 7 different Summer Fun events! Events included: Junior Master Gardener Camp (2 camps) Intro to Horsemanship Camp CloverBud Camp Electric…

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'Nickels for Know-How' Referendum for Seed & Fertilizer Assessment, November 17th

The Watauga County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022.The polling place will located at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center at 971 West King…

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Pesticide Recertification Classes Offered in August 2021

For private pesticide applicators still needing their required 2 hours of training in each of the X and V categories prior to the September 30, 2021, recertification date, the N.C. Cooperative…

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Pesticide Applicators Recertification Credits to Be Offered

Free Pesticide Applicator Credits AvailableThursday April 29th, 2021In person or over Zoom Class 1: 5:30-6:30 1 Hr. pesticide credit L, N, O, D, X Controlling Invasive Mammals in the Landscape Paige…

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WNC Hemp Growers Meeting Online - February 17, 2021

2/17/21 - WNC Hemp Growers Meeting OnlineThe Western North Carolina Hemp Growers Meeting will be online Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 5 to 8 p.m.This will be a virtual (Zoom) meeting to provide…

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Two Pieces of News on Downy Mildews During This Rainy Season

Two pieces of news on Downy Mildews during this rainy seasonDowny Mildew on Hops and Downy Mildew on Basils are actually two different diseases, but each can be quite devastating to their respective…