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Tourism Extension Website Brings Resources to Local Communities!

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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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Extension Hall of Fame Award
Posted August 25th, 2011 in Community

Nominations are now being accepted for induction into the new Columbus County Extension Hall of Fame for 2012. This new award honors persons who have contributed outstanding service to agriculture, home economics, youth development or rural communities. Membership in the Hall of Fame will be awarded to one or more persons annually. The Columbus County Extension Hall of Fame will be located in the auditorium of the Columbus County Center of North Carolina Cooperative ... MORE

Winter Muscadine Chores
Posted January 12th, 2009 in Specialty Crops

Establishment of muscadine vines is quite labor intensive, with each vine requiring attention every week of the growing season. Winter chores are just as important, with the main concern being dormant pruning needs. Do you know how to prune your muscadine vine or when dormant pruning should occur?Preparing for WinterTo prepare for winter, grow tubes should be removed in September and irrigation lines should be drained. No fertilizer should be applied after early July ... MORE

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