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Sunday, October 12th, 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. Upcoming Events Waterfront Homeowners Workshop October 13, 2008 St. Paul's Episcopal Church 6:30 p.m. click here for more information NC Summit on Youth & Families November 19-20, 2008 Sheraton Raleigh Hotel click here for more information ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Burke County Visitor Information North Carolina Cooperative Extension partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolinians. Here in Burke County, Extension professionals assist people who want to improve their personal life or business prospects, their community, and the environment. Extension’s research, professionals, volunteers, local advisory boards, and the support of the county government make it all possible. Burke County Cooperative Extension is: Empowering People…. Providing Solutions On behalf of Glenda Burgess, Dawn Esposita, Donna Teasley, Eleanor Summers, Damon Pollard, John Davis and Carol Lamb, I would like to invite you to contact us and let us know how we can help. Click on the MORE link below for information on how to contact us. Spring Williams-Byrd County Extension Director MORE More Featured Content »   Featured Content Mosquito and Mosquito-borne Diseases West Nile virus has now spread through most of the United States. The best way to reduce your risk of infection is to avoid mosquito bites. People over the age of 50 are the most likely to become seriously ill when infected with West Nile virus. People under age 50 can also become ill, but it is less likely. MORE Soil Testing Information The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for commercial growers and home owners. Click the headline above for more information. MORE More Events »   Events Waterfront Landscaping Workshop    October 13th, 2008 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Morganton, NC Landscaping for waterfront homeowners. Topics include water quality, drought tolerant landscapes, alternative water sources, and keeping water systems free of pesticides and unwanted fertilizers. ... MORE More News »   News Waterfront Landscaping Workshop Posted October 8th, 2008 in Lawn & Garden In these times of drought it is difficult to keep the home landscape and lawn looking good. With water restrictions and unusual weather patterns, it is hard to know what to do. Those folks who live next to water, such as the Catawba River or Lake J... MORE National 4-H Week Posted October 6th, 2008 in Youth & 4-H October 5th through the11th is National 4-H Week.  The purpose of National 4-H Week is to acknowledge the accomplishments of our local 4-Hers here in Burke County, as well as recruit new youth and adults to our beneficial programs.  Throughout the year, Burke County 4-Hers work extremely hard on their 4-H projects and National 4-H Week is a time for them to celebrate.This year’s theme for National 4-H Week is “Keeping It Green” as ... MORE

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