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Thursday, July 24th, 2008

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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. BEAT THE DROUGHT! AUGUST RAIN BARREL SALE 80 gallon barrel measures 37 inches high and 28 inches wide. Made of 20% recycled high density polypropylene. Heavy concave lid channels water flow into the barrel. The screened entry blocks leaves, debris and insects. Dark green color discourages algae growth. Two overflow ports to move water away from your home. ORDER FORM _________________________________________________________________ 2008 Apple and Peach Field Day August 12, 2008 Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station Fletcher, N.C. Registration: 12:30 p.m. Program: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Highlights: Bloom tillers; predicting thinning activity; apple rootstock/replant study; peach cultivar evaluations; P fertilization and Gala apple quality; disease, weed and insect management studies. See Brochure ______________________________________________________________________ 2008 Hay Field Day............... See Brochure ______________________________________________________________________ On-Farm Demonstration: Egg Production for the Small Farm or Backyard .....July 24 Buncombe County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Buncombe County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone. 4-H Youth Sewing Workshop Series: 1-5 pm, Tuesday - Friday, July 29 - August 1, and other WORKSHOPS PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER! MORE More Featured Content »   Featured Content U.S. Government Avian and Pandemic Flu Information As attention around the world focuses on the potential for an avian influenza pandemic, there is concern that sensationalism may overrule facts, ironically creating the very chaos it predicts. This site, created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, offers abundant information to help individuals and organizations be prepared to act rather than react. MORE Dealing with the Drought Information from North Carolina Cooperative Extension specialists and agents designed to help agricultural producers and others deal with drought conditions in North Carolina has been compiled and is now available online. MORE More Events »   Events On-Farm Demonstration: Egg Production for the Small Farm or Backyard    July 24th, 2008 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Barnardsville, NC Farmers are invited to an on-farm demonstration in Barnardsville on Thursday, July 24 from 4:00-5:30 pm to see a recent startup operation of egg production on a small-scale. The Dillingham’s broiler chicken house has been used as a tobacco barn for the past 35 years. They have renovated and “predator-proofed” the structure, and have installed electric poultry netting for an outside run. The operation currently includes 40 Highline and 30 Leghorn birds. This tour ... MORE McDowell Junior Livestock Show    August 2nd, 2008 @ 9:00 AM Marion, NC The 62nd annual McDowell County Jr. Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, August 2,at the McDowell Agricultural Center on Hwy 226, starting at 9:00a.m. Deadline for receiving entries will be Monday, July 28, 2008. ... MORE More News »   News Beating the Heat Economically Using Ceiling Fans Posted July 7th, 2008 in Home & Family Yes, there are cheaper methods of staying cool then running your air conditioner.... MORE Home Water Conservation During Dry Times Posted July 7th, 2008 in Home & Family We all need to be aware of our water usage in and around our homes... MORE

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