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Currituck's 4-H Rural Life Center in Spot has riding rings, a kayak launch and fish ponds open to the public. [more]
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NCSU disease forecast helps growers avoid important downy mildew disease of cucumbers, melons and other cucurbits: [more]
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Going to college can earn you $1 million more over a lifetime, but the gains have declined over the past decade. [more]

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.

Cloverbuds 4-H, Master Gardeners, New 4-H Club

Students in Middle School, High School and their parents are invited to meet and discuss the formation of a new 4-H Club. Everyone will meet at 6:30 pm, Monday, October 19, in the Community Services Buidling (Health Department) in the Community Room. For more information, contact Pam Staton at 389-6305 or Lois Tomas at 389-8431.

Cloverbud Club, children 5 - 8 years old, will meet the first Friday of each month at the United Community Bank Community Room at 6:30 pm. Kelly Crawford is the leader for the Cloverbuds and may be contacted at 828-389-0405. For more information, call Pam Staton at 828-389-6305.

A Master Gardener will be in the Clay Office every Tuesday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm to answer your gardening questions. Call 389-6305 to get your answers!

Clay 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 Clay 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.

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National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. For seventy-nine years, youth from the United States and its territories have participated in this youth leadership development conference. The Congress provides youth, ages 14-19, a quality, educational, and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently provides. North Carolina's delegation to this year's Congress included 17 youth and 3 adults. MORE

Tourism Extension Website Brings Resources to Local Communities!

Extension agent discussing agritourism business with alpaca farm owner

Tourism Extension at NC State University is proud to announce the launch of their new website! The site is designed to benefit NC Cooperative Extension Agents and other professionals working throughout North Carolina. The purpose of the website is to provide useful information on a variety of tourism-related topics, to identify additional resources, and to provide a forum to share current news and information related to tourism and extension within North Carolina and beyond. Be sure to visit often as new information and resources will be added on a regular basis. MORE

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Food Preservation: Back to Basics
Posted May 27th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Food Safety & Processing

Food Preservation: Back to Basicsby: Pam Staton, Extension Agent, Family & Consumer SciencesWith the resurgence of home gardening and preserving food at home, more and more novice are trying their hand at putting the bounty away for the winter. Food preservation can be easy but in order to be done safely, specific guidelines must be followed to ensure the food you “put up” is safe and wholesome. Be sure to learn these guidelines before ... MORE

Pressure or Boiling Water Bath Canning
Posted May 27th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Food Safety & Processing

Pressure or Boiling Water Bath CanningBy: Pam Staton, Extension Agent, Family & Consumer SciencesNow that many novices have planted gardens and will be preserving the fruits and vegetables for the first time, it is more important then ever to discuss how to safely preserve these foods at home. A common question we receive at Cooperative Extension is: How long do I process my green beans in a boiling water bath? The answer is: Green ... MORE

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