Report to the People 2019
This year’s “Report to the People” brought together local county leaders, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County staff, and Community …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
BEES Academy
Are you a beekeeper with a number of years of experience who wants to increase your understanding of bees …
Local Foods / 10% Campaign UPDATE
Check out our UPDATED local foods map and website …and find a new way to support local …
Dairy Summer Nutrition Conference
Dairy Summer Nutrition Conference Brought to you by Deal Rite Feeds and N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County When: July 11, 2019, …
Energy Saving for Poultry Producers: Training Opportunity
June 12, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. Wilkes County Agriculture Center Wood Pellet Heaters Melissa Patton from Carolina Land and Lakes RC&D will …
Wake Up to Ag!
Check out Statesville Free News’ article on last week’s Wake Up to Ag Event. This is an annual event that …
Is Your Home and Community Firewise?
Introductory class on the Firewise Program coming to N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County, Monday, May 13, 2019, from …
Safe Plate for Food Managers Training Program
A Safe Plates Course has been scheduled for May 21 and 22, 2019, in Catawba County, NC. This is a …
Feeder Calf Workshop
Feeder Calf Workshop Scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Harward Brothers Livestock Market 2207 Turnersburg Highway, …
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, April 27, 2019 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Operations Center 2523 Charlotte HWY, Mooresville For more information …
NC Ag Awareness Day - March 20, 2019
NC Ag Awareness Day – March 20, 2019 NC Ag Awareness website Let your voice be heard!!! Tell your local and …
2019 Iredell Garden Fair
The Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Iredell County invites the public to the 7th Annual Garden Fair. The event …
NCFB Hurricane Relief Fund Pasture Renovation Seed Initiative - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The North Carolina Farm Bureau has established the “Hurricane Relief Fund” to support our state’s farmers and rural neighbors …
Pruning Workshop
FREE Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Pruning Workshop Friday, March 8, 2019, from 1–3 p.m. Hands-on pruning demonstrations focusing on peach trees, …
Quit Counting Calories...Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes!
Did you make eating healthy a 2019 New Year’s Resolution? Check out these7 Helpful Eating Tips! The article highlights 7 healthy …
NC Winter Dairy Management Series: Dealing with STRESS!
NC Winter Dairy Management Series 2019 Event Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 5-8:30 p.m. (Dinner at 6:30 p.m.) N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell …
Blueberry Pruning Workshop
Event Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: Prevette Family Farm, 236 Williamsburg Road Olin, NC 28660 Speakers: Craig Mauney, NC …
68th Annual NC Cattlemen's and Dairy Conference
The 68th Annual NC Cattlemen’s and Dairy Conference has been scheduled for February 21–23 in Hickory, NC. For more information …
Extension Office to Be Closed for Christmas and New Years
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County office would like to extend great cheer and well wishes you and …
Beginners Bee School Scheduled for January 2019
Interested in Bee Keeping? The Iredell County Beekeepers Association will be offering a Beginners Bee School: Saturdays, January 12 and …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
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Information Portals
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- Executive Farm Management Program
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- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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Iredell County Local Foods
Iredell County Master Garden Volunteers
More Extension Programs at NC State University
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- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- Local Farmers Market Listings (NC Farm Fresh)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- Organic Ag Info
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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