N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County

08/06/2026

It’s apple picking time 🍎

🍎 One of the perks of harvest…

When you’re hauling a bin of freshly picked apples back to the market, sometimes you grab one for the ride.

This one was a Premier Honeycrisp.

If Honeycrisp is your favorite, you’ll find them in our market beginning this Friday as we kick off the fall season.

📅 Beginning Friday, August 7
We’re open Monday–Saturday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

🍏 Beginning Saturday, August 8
Pick-Your-Own opens with Gala, Ginger Gold, and Arlet apples, along with our Pick-Your-Own zinnias.

🎟️ Orchard Access Passes are available online now. Reserve yours before your visit!

We hope to see you this weekend!

08/03/2026

Looking for a way to support 4-H this weekend? Come see us at the Burke County Agricultural Building this Saturday, August 8th from 8am to 1pm for our annual 4-H Yard Sale event. We are currently accepting items for donation from 8am to 5pm this week at our office. Spots are still open to be a vendor to sell your items, or to bring your food truck. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact our office at (828) 764-9480 for more details on how to register. We hope to see you all there!

07/30/2026

Burke County Remains Under Stage 2 Mandatory Restrictions.

07/29/2026

Description for HayFinder website

07/29/2026

A new blackberry variety coming!

07/29/2026

Apply or nominate someone today.

Don't forget to apply or nominate someone for the 2026 N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co.!! 🎉🚜

If you are a proud N.C. farmer, or you know a farmer deserving of this recognition, fill out the form(s) below for a chance to represent our state's #1 industry at the fair this year.

The deadline to apply or nominate someone is Friday, Aug. 21st! Submit completed forms to our Social Media Manager at [email protected].

Apply here: https://www.ncagr.gov/2026-farm-family-day-application-form/open

Nominate someone here: https://www.ncagr.gov/2026-farm-family-day-nomination-form/open

07/27/2026

Ready to learn more about ? 🎋

Check out this new online course from NC State Extension Gardener called Houseplant Horticulture:

🗓 Starts September 1, 2026 and goes for six weeks
🌱 Taught by Dr. Scott Zona of NC State University
💻 Online and asynchronous course
🌟 Learn more ➡ go.ncsu.edu/houseplant

(OR extensiongardener.ces.ncsu.edu/online-non-credit-courses/houseplant-horticulture)

Great for gardeners at every level. You'll learn:

Week 1 | Introduction & Botany Basics
Week 2 | Core Growing Essentials
Week 3 | Problems & Propagation
Week 4 | Foliage Houseplants
Week 5 | Flowering Houseplants
Week 6 | Special Growth Habits

🐥 Early Bird discount of $10 off (applied automatically when you register 4 or more weeks before the course start date)

😎 NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers receive a discount of $30 off the regular price (contact our Extension agent for the code)

07/25/2026

We hope you will join the discussion next week. Register here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/AJ82Lj9GRASQj_HMtkEHrg

07/21/2026

To register click on the link or scan the QR code.

We’re almost a month away from the 2026 Corn and Soybean Field Day held at ASR Grain Company in Shelby, NC. If you haven’t already, make sure to register to see our soybean disease trial, corn variety trial, cover crop presentations, industry talks, and cover crop planting equipment showcase!

To register, click the link, scan the QR code on the flyer, or call (704) 482-4365.

https://go.ncsu.edu/2026cornandsoybeanfieldday

We can’t wait to see you there!

07/20/2026

Burke County 4-Hers ready for opening ceremony at NC 4-H Congress!

Sharp looking bunch ready for opening ceremony at NC 4-H Congress!