Meet your Catawba County Extension Agents
County Extension Director
Tom Dyson is director of the Catawba County Extension office. He enjoys having a hand in all aspects of Extension from 4-H to Family and Consumer Science, but specializes in horticulture, serving farmers and gardening enthusiasts alike.
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/profile/tom-dyson/
Family and Consumer Sciences
Donna Mull
Small Farms and Local Food
April Vigardt hopes to improve local food resilience, assist new and current farmers in production and business success, and attract families to connect with local agriculture and a vibrant local food system.
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/catawba-county-small-farms-and-local-food-program
4-H Youth Development
Donna Mull and Lisa Ortiz offer a multi-faceted 4-H program that supports the involvement of youth in long-term meaningful 4-H clubs and programs, enabling them to grow into future leaders.
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/welcome-to-catawba-county-4-h
Agriculture-Livestock
Carson Johnson can provide educational programming and consultation to help farmers increase profitability through improved management and product marketing.
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/about-our-livestock-program
Cross-program Specialist
Dr. Adam Smith provides support in many program areas including Master, Advanced and Market Gardener, specializing in turf management and weed identification and control. Helps to identify grant opportunities to enhance programming and improve many community projects.
Tom Dyson is director of the Catawba County Extension office. He enjoys having a hand in all aspects of Extension from 4-H to Family and Consumer Science, but specializes in horticulture, serving farmers and gardening enthusiasts alike.
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/profile/tom-dyson/
Family and Consumer Sciences
Donna Mull
Small Farms and Local Food
April Vigardt hopes to improve local food resilience, assist new and current farmers in production and business success, and attract families to connect with local agriculture and a vibrant local food system.
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/catawba-county-small-farms-and-local-food-program
4-H Youth Development
Donna Mull and Lisa Ortiz offer a multi-faceted 4-H program that supports the involvement of youth in long-term meaningful 4-H clubs and programs, enabling them to grow into future leaders.
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/welcome-to-catawba-county-4-h
Agriculture-Livestock
Carson Johnson can provide educational programming and consultation to help farmers increase profitability through improved management and product marketing.
catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/about-our-livestock-program
Cross-program Specialist
Dr. Adam Smith provides support in many program areas including Master, Advanced and Market Gardener, specializing in turf management and weed identification and control. Helps to identify grant opportunities to enhance programming and improve many community projects.
Other Ways to Stay Connected
Events Calendar
Click here to learn about upcoming events pertaining to this food guide. You may also find out about events on your Extension Office's website.
Annual Garden Calendar
Search the Garden Calendar for monthly recommendations for garden activities.
Programs and Events
Sign up at Our E-mail Lists for monthly updates on workshops and activities offered throughout the year. Sign up for the topics that interest you for a custom newsletter.
Volunteering with Cooperative Extension
There are many ways to volunteer with Cooperative Extension whether your interests include 4-H, gardening, food production, or local foods. Contact us at 828-465-8240 to learn about these opportunities.
Click here to learn about upcoming events pertaining to this food guide. You may also find out about events on your Extension Office's website.
Annual Garden Calendar
Search the Garden Calendar for monthly recommendations for garden activities.
Programs and Events
Sign up at Our E-mail Lists for monthly updates on workshops and activities offered throughout the year. Sign up for the topics that interest you for a custom newsletter.
Volunteering with Cooperative Extension
There are many ways to volunteer with Cooperative Extension whether your interests include 4-H, gardening, food production, or local foods. Contact us at 828-465-8240 to learn about these opportunities.
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828-465-8240 Soil and Water Conservation 828-465-8950 Natural Resource and Conservation Service 828-464-1382 Ext. 3 Catawba County Forest Ranger 828-465-8443 Farm Bureau Conover 828-464-2806 Hickory 828-324-9993 Farm Services Agency 704-872-5061 Ext. 2 NC Department of Agriculture 704-276-1989 |
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