Extension Master Gardener Class Scheduled to Start in January 2020
Extension Master Gardener Class If you like gardening and volunteering in the community, consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer. …
Agriculture & Food
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Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event September 28th, 2019 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Iredell County Solid Waste …
Fall Gardening - Annuals vs. Perennials
***Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.*** Troutman Library (215 W. Church Street Troutman, NC) An Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer of …
The 84th Annual Iredell County Agricultural Fair Is Coming to Town!
The 84th Annual Iredell County Agricultural Fair is coming to Town! The Agricultural Fair is running from Friday, August …
Private Eyes: What Do I Do?? Dairy Training
Private Eyes: What Do I Do?, is a workshop to address undercover videos, follow-up actions, and social media training. This …
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 …
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 …
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