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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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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.

Madison County Cooperative Extension
(828) 649-2411

WNC AgOptions announces 2010 funding cycle:
Mountain farmers eligible for funds to diversify operations

Click here for 2010 WNC Agricultural Options Application

Madison 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 Madison 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.

Interested in joining Madison County 4-H? We have many opportunities for youth ages 5-19. Clubs, special events, presentations, project records, community service, friends, and fun are just the icing on the cake. Please call Eve Kindley or Vickie Burick at (828)649-2411 to learn how you can be part of this great organization. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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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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Events

	Green & Growin Conference and Trade Show January 12th, 2010 @ 8:00 PM - January 16th, 2010 @ 5:00 PM Greensboro, NC
	One of the best green industry educational conferences and industry trade shows in the East! There is something for everyone, nursery and greenhouse growers, landscape professionals, turfgrass managers, sod producers and more! To look at the conference brochure go to www.ncnla.com ... MORE

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News

Madison County 4-H Homecoming
Posted November 3rd, 2009 in Youth & 4-H

Happy 100th Birthday 4-H!! Are you a 4-H alum or currently envolved in Madison County 4-H? We're looking for you!! Please join us on Saturday, November 14, from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Madison County Cooperative Extension Center to celebrate 100 years of 4-H in North Carolina! Come share your 4-H memories as we gather to celebrate this momentous occasion. For information and to RSVP please call Eve Kindley or Vickie Burick at (828) 649-2411. We ... MORE

	4-H Wreath-Making Time Is Almost Here! Posted October 26th, 2009 in Youth & 4-H
Winter is approaching and with it comes our holiday wreath-making 4-H fundraiser! Sales begin in late October and wreath production begins in November. We hope all of you Madison County 4-Her's and 4-H friends will come volunteer to help us reach our goal! Please stay tuned for more details.... ... MORE

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