Dairy Summer Nutrition Conference
Dairy Summer Nutrition Conference Brought to you by Deal Rite Feeds and Iredell County Extension When: July 11, 2019 from 11:00 …
Agriculture & Food
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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 …
BEES Academy Upcoming Training
BEES (Beekeeping Education and Engagement System) Academy has upcoming training scheduled throughout the Summer/Fall in 3 different regions: Mountains …
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 …
Weed Management in Pastures and Hay Fields
The 2019 Winter Conference Series of the North Carolina Forage and Grassland Council has scheduled a training at the …
The Value of Forage
Come Learn about: The Value of Forage Hosted by Bovine Solutions, Inc., Ben Shelton, DVM and Bob Patrick, DVM, and …
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