anson extension
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Introducing horses to spring pastures
WADESBORO — Spring pastures are right around the corner! Green pastures bring high nutrition and less hay feeding. However, several problems also tend to arise this time of year. Horses that have been on dry lots can colic due to sudden changes in their diet and gut microbiome. Another common…
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Extension office hosting a home-scale shiitake mushroom workshop
WADESBORO — Anson Extension is hosting a home-scale shiitake mushroom workshop at the Anson Farmers Market on Saturday, March 26.
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36th Annual celebration of NC small farmers begins March 21
GREENSBORO — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will begin March 21 and will feature educational programs, panel discussions, tours and the unveiling of a new Small Farmer of the Year.
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Cooperative Extension hosting parenting skills webinar
ROCKINGHAM — Let’s make the year 2022 the best ever! Start the year with an awesome opportunity to polish your positive parenting skills!
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Cooperative Extension reflects on 2021 successes
WADESBORO — The Anson County Cooperative Extension shared their “Report to the People” with the commissioners in December.
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Join the lookout for Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect pest that has established populations in New York, Delaware, and Virginia. Recently it was discovered in Carroll County, VA which is just north of Surry County, NC. This insect could have a devastating effect on NC landscapes and agriculture, particularly grapevines, fruit trees,…
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Reduce your holiday stress
Is just thinking about the holidays stressing you out? We know the house has to be cleaned and decorated, gifts need to be purchased and wrapped, meals need to be planned and prepared, and money sometimes have to be squeezed from somewhere to support it all. This year, to eliminate…
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Extension names 2021 Outstanding Farmer of the Year
Anson County is home to over 400 farmers who grow food and fiber. Each farm has a unique story. This year Anson Cooperative Extension highlights Peachland NC farmer, Chad Horne.
