Thinking About Planting Corn at Higher Populations?
Higher Corn Populations? Where is the Industry Headed? In this video, Area Agent, Tim Hambrick, discusses why higher populations are …
Agriculture & Food
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Spring Pruning Demonstration
Spring Pruning Demonstration Horticulture Agent, Matt Lenhardt, and Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Iredell County Members will be hosting …
Small Farms Week Canned Food Drive
Donate canned goods and other non-perishable food by February 26, 2021, and be part of a statewide N.C. Cooperative …
Waterlogging and Turfgrass
With all the rain coming our way these days — the following article from NC State Extension TurfFiles can …
Plant Sale
Order form Checks or exact cash accepted for payment. Mail to: N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County, PO Box 311 …
Carolina Lawn Care Training- Part of Piedmont Landscape and Green Industry 2021 Webinar Series
Carolina Lawn Care will be part of the greater “Piedmont Landscape and Green Industry 2021 Webinar Series,” hosted by Chatham …
Beginning BEE Schools - Two Virtual Options
Are you interested in learning about bee keeping? NC State University will be offering 2 virtual options this year to …
How Does Soil Health Impact Yield?
In order to answer this question two or three years of research isn’t enough. This video discusses soil health …
Blueberry Pruning Workshop Scheduled -- February 17
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center is partnering with local Producer Doug Prevette again this year to provide an …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
2020 Iredell County Soybean Variety Trial Results and Video
The harvest data from the 2020 Iredell County Soybean Variety Trial results are available from the October 19 Harvest: 2020 IREDELL COUNTY SOYBEAN AGENT VARIETY TEST RESULTS‐MG IV The …
NC Agritunity Goes Virtual in 2021!!
2021 Virtual NC Agritunity Conference Thursday, February 11, 2021 90:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is available now! For more information visit our NC …
Soybean Rust Confirmed in Eastern NC October 19, 2020
Soybean rust was found and confirmed on soybeans in Hyde County, NC. Soybean rust has the potential to cause …
ServSafe: Food Safety Manager Training
This 2-day class covers contamination, hygiene, time and temperature control, food-borne illness, allergens, and cleaning and sanitizing. Register today! About this …
Troxler Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Farmers Markets, Food Hubs
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner recently announced COVID-19 assistance for Farmers Markets and Food Hubs. For more information on this …
Fall Activity-Based Business or Event -- New DHHS Fall Activity Guidance
Many local businesses, churches, and roadside stands are fully embracing the cooler weather and the fun aspects of Fall …
Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled
Iredell County Solid Waste, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County, and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
NC Farm School 2021
2021 Classroom Meetings Schedule February 2nd, 16th March 2nd, 16th April 6th, 20th May 4th, 18th Classroom business planning sessions are Tuesdays on the …
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