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Keep up to date on which counties are scheduled to conduct mosquito abatement programs, who has been notified, and …
4-H Christmas Trees and Wreaths - Pre-order Today!
Place Your Order Today! FRESH-CUT CHRISTMAS TREES AND WREATHS Order Deadline Thursday, November 1st All proceeds to benefit Nash County 4-H Fraser Fir trees …
Calling All Nash County 4-H Supporters!
Enjoy Gourmet Roasted Nuts and Confections While Supporting 4-H! October 19th-21st Booth #52 – NC State Fair’s Commercial Building A portion of the …
Hurricane Preparedness; Before, During, and After the Storm
Hearing the word hurricane can bring about fear, intimidation, and anxiety. The key to surviving a hurricane is preparation. …
Music in the Arboretum - October 6th, 2018
Saturday, October 6th, 2018 Free and open to the public 1006 Eastern Avenue in Nashville Come and enjoy some music while strolling …
Holiday Artisan Market
Holiday Artisan Market Saturdays – 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. December 1 – 22 Nash County Farmers Market 1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky …
Horse Farm Tour - Sept 28, 2018
A Tour You Don’t Want to Miss! Join us for our 1st annual Horse Farm Tour presented by N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Sharpshooters Fun Day - Oct 21, 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2018 – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. SHARPSHOOTERS FUN DAY Cabin Path Lane in Nashville An afternoon of fun …
2018 Summer Extension Connections Newsletter
2018 Summer Edition of Extension Connections In This Issue Research and Extension Works Shaping Our Future Leaders Summer Livestock Updates Tobacco Tour 2018 Wet Weather Fallout 2018 …
Beginning Farmer Workshop
An 8-Week Workshop September 11th through October 30th Registration Deadline Wednesday, September 5th This 8-week course, will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to …
2018 Cook Smart Eat Smart Cooking School
Cooking is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends and to relax…well, it is if you …
2018 School Supply Drive
Help Kids Succeed Donate New School Supplies to N.C. Cooperative Extension for Nash County Students July 7 through August 17 Drop-Off Locations N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Know Nash County: July 2018
This newsletter highlights available community development programs provided by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Nash County Center. The community development …
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