Our office is hosting a toy drive for Toys for Tots
November 30th - December 4th
Bring new, unwrapped toys by our office and drop them in the Toys for Tots bin. No toy knives, weapons, guns, grenades, etc. please
We are located in the Burke County Agricultural Building
130 Ammons Drive in Morganton.
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Youth Holiday Sewing Series |
Online Workshops for Ages 10-18
Four holiday sewing projects to choose from or make them all!
Session 1 - Tree Skirt
Session 2 - Apron
Session 3 - Coasters
Session 4 - Stocking
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Extension Master Gardener Class |
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Extension Master Gardener training that usually begins in January is being postponed until March.
Extension Master Gardener training is a 13-week class where students are trained in many different gardening techniques such as plant propagation, pruning, vegetable gardening, weed identification, landscaping and much more.
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Join families across the country as they “Dine In” on December 3rd in celebration of home prepared meals. Families that eat together at home not only eat better but they eat more vegetables, enjoy more family conversations, and reduce the risk of substance abuse in teens. To encourage more family meals, the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) is joining forces with the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences in promoting “Dining In for Healthy Families.”
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The Caldwell County Nurserymen's Association is taking applications for their 2021 scholarships. The scholarships are open to any student from Alexander, Burke Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell or Wilkes counties who will be enrolled in a horticulture program at an accredited institution in North Carolina during the 2021-2022 term.
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Burke County 4-H will travel to the Eastern 4-H Center on June 20-25, 2021. The cost for this week-long camp with Burke County 4-H is $460, which includes transportation, lodging, meals, store money, and a t-shirt.
Gift Certificates are Available!
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot! Spaces are limited.
Contact our office for more information, payment options are available.
828-764-9480
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4-H Project Record Books Due |
Project Record Books are due by Jan. 8, 2021
4-H'ers are encouraged to choose a project (or projects) that interest them. These projects can be worked on individually or with groups of youth that have similar interests. While working on these projects, youth are encouraged to keep detailed records that can be submitted for awards such as 4-H record books.
For more information contact Nicki Carpenter, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development |
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When lime and fertilizers are applied to soils, the onset of many chemical reactions takes place. Some occur instantly, and others take months to occur. These chemical reactions have a major influence on how efficiently lime and fertilizers are utilized by growing plants, when they should be applied, and pronounce the economic returns from their usage. By understanding the nature of these chemical reactions, in relationship to soils, we can determine how to use lime and fertilizer to our benefit.
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COOKBOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
For the holidays, we are offering these cookbooks for $10 each or 2 for $15
cash or check made payable to
Burke County 4-H.
Come by our office to pick up a few copies for holiday gifts today!
Recipes, Tips, Techniques, and More!
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4-H Horse Bowl Competition |
4-H Horse Bowl opportunities will be kicking off shortly. The horse bowl competition is for youth ages 8-18. Be watching for ways to participate, learn or even compete with others in our county to form teams for District/State Competition.
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Many homes in the area will have one or more poinsettias in residence for the holiday season. This holiday plant is a native of Mexico and was first introduced to this country in the 1800s by Joel Poinsett, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.
The poinsettia is a tropical plant and keeping it healthy and vigorous in our climate does take some specialized care.
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Need lesson plans, activity ideas, or a way to keep youth engaged? We have compiled curriculum from 4-H, through past years, and put it into subject areas. We want adult educators, parents, leaders and teachers to have these treasures! An announcement will be released soon with details for a "Curriculum Fair". These treasures will be FREE! and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Stay Tuned for more information!
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Dine In With Your Family Day |
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Holiday Sewing Project -
Tree Skirt
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Holiday Sewing Project - Apron |
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