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Scale calibration Day at Madison County Cooperative Extension

Scale Calibration Day

This is for all growers to bring your scales to be certified by NCDA for the coming year in order to meet requirements for selling weighted produce and other goods. Please contact Dana Stauffer at…

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On the Lookout for Non-Native Invasive Plants: Multiflora Rose

There are a wide variety of non-native invasive plant species that have taken hold in Madison County. These plants cause harm to the environment, as well as potential harm to human, animal, and plant…

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2024 Madison County 4-H Dairy Heifer Project

Interested in learning more about livestock? Join us for the Madison 4-H Dairy Project to learn more about dairy calves. This project will allow youth to get hands on experience with gentle calves…

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Save the Date! 2024 Madison County 4-H Dairy Heifer Project

Hello, Madison County 4-Hers!For any of you who would like to gain hands-on experience with livestock while learning about animal husbandry, the dairy industry, the life cycle of cattle, and show…

Asian Longhorned Tick photo taken by Matt Bertone

Asian Longhorned Tick in Madison County

There has been a new tick running rampant through Madison County, North Carolina.The Asian Longhorned Tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis), often abbreviated to ALT, is an invasive tick species that is…

4-H Dairy Project, kids with heifers

2023 Madison County 4-H Dairy Project

Interested in learning more about livestock? Join us for the Madison 4-H Dairy Project to learn more about dairy calves. This project will allow youth to get hands on experience with gentle calves…

Four U.S. nickels showing Monticello and "IN GOD WE TRUST" on a wood table.

Nickels for Know-How Referendum

The Madison County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022.Elizabeth Ayers County Extension Director said a polling place has been established in the County.The…

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New Roles and Faces at Madison Extension

Madison County Extension Center would like to introduce to you our new County Extension Director, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, and Livestock/Horticulture Agent.County Extension Director -…

Two large prize pumpkins with ribbons; text "MADISON COUNTY FAIR" and "SEPTEMBER 23-24, 2022"

Madison County Fair

September 23-24, 2022 Contests require pre-registration. Entry Forms for Agricultural Products & Crafts and the Youth Livestock Shows will be accepted through Friday, September 16, 2022.Visit the…

Collage: close-up cow, four sheep standing, goat at sunset, pig in mud, cows resting

2021 Annual Livestock Meeting

2021 Annual Livestock MeetingTuesday, November 30, 2021 6–8 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Madison County Center 258 Carolina Lane Marshall NC 28753Free event includes dinner, time to network with…