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Cherokee County Center
Flyer with 2026 Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Spring Drive dates April 17th through May 3rd.

Spring Paper Clover Drive at Tractor Supply April 17th-May 3rd!!!

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to prepare youth to be "Beyond Ready" for work and life. The success of the Paper Clover campaign has raised more than $24 million to impact local…

Cherokee County Center
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Volunteer for 4-H in 2026

Volunteers are the key to our success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in becoming a club leader or have a few hours to invest, we have challenging and fun roles for…

Jones County Center
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Jones County Extension Success Stories: 2025

Success Stories are organized by objective:4-H Youth DevelopmentHow we have empowered the next generation. Animal Production Systems How we helped with livestock and pasture.Community DevelopmentOur…

Johnston County Center
A- Z Gardening Sign up with Clayton Parks and Rec. Classes begin in March and run through August 2026.

Gardening A-Z

A - Z Gardening Spring 2026Saturdays from March 21 - August 22, 2026No Class Dates: April 4, 11, May 2, 23, 30, June 20, 27, July 4, August 1To register, visit Claytonparks.org/register

Cherokee County Center
blueberryplant

4-H Plant Sale Time Is Here!!

Cherokee County 4-H is holding its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will benefit Cherokee County 4-H. As usual, the plants and trees will be high-quality and reasonably priced. The sale…

Caswell County Center
Tractor sketch and hay bale; text: Ag Chat; Caswell County Center; NC Cooperative Extension logo

Growing Community: Farmer's Market and Caswell Local Food Systems

Every Wednesday, our agents share news, resources, and local happenings through a weekly column in the Caswell Messenger. We’re excited to bring those local insights, updates, and resources directly…

Lenoir County Center
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Napa Cabbage or Chinese Cabbage

The winter season is also the season for fresh Napa cabbage. Napa cabbage grows best when the days are short and mild, it is an oblong shaped head that consists of tightly arranged crinkly, thick,…

Brunswick County Center
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Shaker of Salt

In last week’s column I wrote about both salt and pepper. This inspiredmore questions and thoughts about salt and it’s use in food.There are lots of different kinds of salt available today. Some…

Buncombe County Center
White bowl of quinoa, chopped cherry tomatoes, yellow sweet corn, black beans, and a slice of avocado.

Getting to Know Whole Grains

As you are supplying your kitchen pantry do not overlook the benefits of whole grains. A nutritional powerhouse, whole grains are an excellent source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, minerals and…

Brunswick County Center
malta-salt

Just a Pinch of Salt and Pepper

When someone asks you to pass the salt, do you pass the pepper shaker, too? I don’tknow of any etiquette “rules” about doing this -- but many people pass both. It may bean old wives’ tale or…