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Scotland County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Scotland County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

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	WECO Watershed Education
The Watershed Education for Communties and Local Officials (WECO) program is dedicated to facilitating watershed planning at the local level in North Carolina. A program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, WECO brings watershed stakeholders together to find collaborative solutions to water quality problems in their watershed. MORE

	Pesticide Safety Education Program
The North Carolina Pesticide Safety Education Program's mission is to promote the responsible use of pesticides through educational resources and training. MORE

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Events

	Backyard Poultry Workshop July 14th, 2009 @ 7:00 PM Monroe, NC
	Herbert Hoover’s 1928 campaign slogan of” a chicken in every pot” was followed by the great depression. The current recession’s slogan seems to be a chicken in every backyard. Raising chickens is a new experience for most folks these days and they often start without the information they need. First one should determine if they are trying to produce eggs, meat, or both. Proper breed selection is as important as choosing the ideal breed ... MORE

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News

Winter Muscadine Chores
Posted December 31st, 2008 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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