N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County

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N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Extension professionals in 100 counties and the Cherokee Reservation provide education and technical assistance based on research from N.C.

We Grow North Carolina through Education and Research

Our programs and partnerships are focused on agriculture and food, health and nutrition, and 4-H youth development. State University and N.C. A&T State University. Extension responds to local needs by specializing in agriculture, youth, communities, health and the environment.

Please be sure to register for the Pasture Renovation workshop if you plan to be included in the meal count. You do not ...
10/23/2026

Please be sure to register for the Pasture Renovation workshop if you plan to be included in the meal count. You do not have to be a cattlemen member to attend.

If you haven't signed up for this evening cover crops workshop, It's not too late. Contact the office at 828-764-9480. H...
10/22/2026

If you haven't signed up for this evening cover crops workshop, It's not too late. Contact the office at 828-764-9480. Hope to see you this evening!!

Fall Laminitis Alert ⚠️
10/19/2026

Fall Laminitis Alert ⚠️

Happy Boss's Day to our leader Damon Pollard
10/16/2026

Happy Boss's Day to our leader Damon Pollard

This holiday season, let's come together to make a difference for families in our community!The Burke County Cooperative...
10/14/2026

This holiday season, let's come together to make a difference for families in our community!

The Burke County Cooperative Extension Center is hosting a Holiday Food Drive benefiting families and Burke United Christian Ministries (BUCM), and we need YOUR help to spread a little holiday cheer!

📅 Collection Dates: October 19-December 17

📍 Drop-Off Location:
Burke County Cooperative Extension Office
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655

🕗 Drop-Off Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

🥫 Suggested Donations Include:
🍽️ Stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, and gravy packets
🥕 Canned vegetables, fruits, and cranberry sauce
🥣 Soups, chili, rice, pasta, and cereal
🥜 Peanut butter and jelly
🧀 Macaroni and cheese
🥧 Holiday baking mixes and other shelf-stable pantry essentials

✨ For a more detailed list of requested items and donation guidelines, please visit:
👉 https://bit.ly/BUCMHoliday

All donations should be unopened, nonperishable, and in their original, undamaged packaging. Please, no glass containers.

Every donation makes a difference! Together, we can share the warmth of the holiday season and help make the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors.

Pesticide Disposal Day today! 10-2pm. Bring your banned, outdated and unwanted pesticides. They must be in their origina...
10/13/2026

Pesticide Disposal Day today! 10-2pm. Bring your banned, outdated and unwanted pesticides. They must be in their original container. Questions... Call us at 828-764-9480

Happy National Farmers Day!! 🚜 Agriculture is the heart of Burke County, and we are proud to recognize the farmers and...
10/12/2026

Happy National Farmers Day!! 🚜

Agriculture is the heart of Burke County, and we are proud to recognize the farmers and agricultural families who help keep our community growing. 🌾🌽 🐂

Take time today to thank a farmer! 💚

Photo Credits: Tanner Collier

NC Cooperative Extension invites you to attend the Cover Crops Your Way 2 Day workshop. The instructional session will b...
10/07/2026

NC Cooperative Extension invites you to attend the Cover Crops Your Way 2 Day workshop. The instructional session will be on October 22nd, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM. The demo session will be on November 14th, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Pre-registration is required.

Sign up using this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cover-crops-your-way-tickets-1997779687825?aff=oddtdtcreator or call (828) 764-9480. Contact Burke County Extension if you have any questions! We look forward to seeing you there!

10/07/2026

Do you enjoy gardening and being around plants? Are you searching for volunteer opportunities or community involvement? This session is for YOU! Come learn about the Extension Master Gardener program and what all it has to offer.

Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be inte...
10/07/2026

Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be interested in the Burke County Pesticide Collection Day on Tuesday, October 13th.

Address

130 Ammons Drive, Ste 2
Morganton, NC
28655

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18287649480

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