In the Furrow
Peanut hay - What should we do?
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      Every year as the peanut harvest begins, folks start asking questions about whether they should bale peanut vines. Many farmers which produce beef cattle and peanuts have been feeding peanut hay for many years.
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Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
      Oct. 2-4 - Ag Awareness Program for Burke Co. Fourth Graders - Southeast Research & Education Center - Midville. Oct. 25 - Master Gardener Meeting - Burke County Office Park. Oct.
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Burke County 4-H Calendar Dates
      Oct. 5 - Deadline for Entries in Holiday Card Contest. Oct. 8 - Cotton Boll & Consumer Jamboree Practice - 3:30 p.m. - Burke County Office Park Conference Room. Oct. 14 - 4-H Mini-Booths set up at Burke Co.
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Home & Garden Tips
You should give your garden a rest
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      After the grueling summer, the leaves are tattered, the roots are damaged and there are dying leaves and branches. What can we do to help our plants rest, recuperate and prepare for the next growing seasons? As temperatures fall, gardeners tend to head back out into the garden. I can tell bec...
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Family & Consumer Science News
ServSafeTM Manager Food Certification Course
By Terri Black County Extension Agent
      The deadline for implementation of the newly updated guidelines for food service establishments is nearing. To help food service establishment owners and managers meet the training requirements, the Burke County Extension Office, in partnership with Burke County Public Health, is offering a S...
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Recipes From Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      One of the greatest pleasures of the fall season is eating fresh, delicious apples. Apples are harvested in September and October but are available in grocery stores all year round. Apples are perfect for healthy snacking and can be great additions to some of your favorite dishes.
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