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Want to try a new recipe for Thanksgiving? Watch Extension's Produce Lady for roasted butternut squash w/ fruit: [more]
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Are you a plant killer? Watch this episode of "In the Garden with Bryce Lane" to learn to keep plants alive: [more]
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Avoid foodborne illness this holiday season by following these Extension tips from #NCSU and Kansas State Univ: [more]

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2010 WNC AgOptions Grant

For more information please call our office at 828-586-4009

Deadline - January 8, 2010

Jackson 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 Jackson 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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Soil Testing Information

In North Carolina, most soils are acidic and low in nutrients. Good plant growth usually requires the addition of lime and fertilizer. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much to apply. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for both commercial growers and home owners. Soil samples are usually analyzed within about a week, but may take longer from late fall through early spring due to heavy loads from farmers at this time. Results of the tests are posted on an online system and also mailed to the client. MORE

	Extension en Espanol
Extensión en Español is a grass roots organization of Extension educators which seeks to better serve Spanish-speaking clients by sharing expertise and materials across the Cooperative Extension System. MORE

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Events

	Christmas Tree Workshop December 3rd, 2009 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sylva, NC
	A Christmas tree production workshop will be held for potential new growers and individuals interested in growing Fraser fir Christmas trees. This meeting will cover basic but critical areas such as site selection, site preparation, planting, pest management, budget costs, marketing and any additional questions. ... MORE

	Raising Backyard Chickens (Swain County) December 7th, 2009 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Bryson City, NC
	In 2009, I've received more phone calls than ever before pertaining to raising backyard chickens. Some potential driving forces may include the depressed economy, interest in free range or sustainable chicken production, and interest in raising chickens for both meat and eggs. If you are interested in raising backyard flocks, the NC Cooperative Extension is offering a free workshop. This workshop will be repeated on December 8th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 ... MORE

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News

	Take A Stand Posted November 16th, 2009 in Youth & 4-H
He's a tall, African-American man with big hands and a generous smile. He spoke to me. Well, acutally he spoke to an entire banquest room full of people but in reality he spoke to ME. Let me explain. I heard Geoffrey Canada deliver a keynote... MORE

	10 Interesting Questions Posted September 15th, 2009 in Environment
We get a lot of questions at the Cooperative Extension office, such as: "What bug is feeding on my grape vine?" or "How can I keep all the lady bugs out of my house?" From time to time we have had some fairly unusual questions. Here are ten of the... MORE

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