Attention Catawba County Employees:
Stop by our nutrition education exhibit at the
Employee Appreciation and Benefits Fair on April 11, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn about the
Mediterranean pattern of eating and how locally grown foods available at our farmers markets can fit into this healthy way of eating.
|
Catawba Valley Cattlemen's Association Meeting
(meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month)
This month's meeting is on
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Newton Extension office building.
Agenda
6:00 pm - Supper is served. Meal Sponsored by Ryan Proffitt Feed Specialist (Sales Rep for Performance Feeds)
6:45 pm --- Business meeting - Donald Beard, president
7:00 pm
Informational meeting: Cattle nutrition & feed products Ryan Proffitt,
Vaccination protocols & vaccines by Walt Graham
Questions welcome during the meeting or individually
8:00 pm - Meeting adjourned after the meeting.
|
|
The Big 4 of Every Garden
Advanced Gardener Series
Thursday, April 13, 2016
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, April 18, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Newton Public Library
115 West C Street,
Newton, NC 28658
Tuesday, April 25, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Maiden Public Library
11 S A Ave,
Maiden, NC 28650
Summer gardening is all about tomatoes and peppers. You may not realize that they are in the same plant family as potato and eggplant. Come here some new tips and solutions to common gardening problems for these 4 favorite crops. Come find out why this program won the Best Adult Education Library program for the state of North Carolina. Take a look at
the entire schedule here and find out how to become a certified Advanced Gardener.
|
New 4-H Clubs
We have a few new 4-H clubs that have started this spring. Check-out these options:
*
Montessori School 4-H Club - Middle school students at Montessori are closing-out the week with 4-H leadership learning and activities one Friday a month. They will only meet a few times before school ends this year, but have big plans for the 2017-18 school year. Club Leaders: Julie and Scott Owens.
*
Wild Kids 4-H Club - This group blends inside and outside learning experiences with a club meeting on 2nd Monday afternoon of the month and an all-day field trip to a state/county park for nature and wildlife programs on the 4th Monday of the month. Club Leader: Nancy Reep.
*
Bright Ideas 4-H Club - Bright Ideas is a partnership between Sherrills Ford Branch Library and 4-H. Children ages 9 and older are exploring electricity, engineering, and robotics during their monthly meeting on a Tuesday evening at the Library. Thanks to Sue and Kat Stuplin for helping them get started by leading the programs in February and March. Club Leader: Sara Mofford, Library Staff.
For additional information about these or other 4-H clubs contact Donna Mull at 828-465-8240 or donna_mull@ncsu.edu
|
ServSafe Food Safety Manager's Certification Course
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Agricultural Resource Center, 1175 S. Brady Ave., Newton, N.C.
|
A Matter of Taste 
Are you a "supertaster?" Do you prefer sweet or savory? In these sessions we will discuss how taste preferences can impact your health.
Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 9:45 a.m.
Newton Senior Morning Out
First Presbyterian Church
701 N. Main Ave., Newton, NC 28658
Phone: 828-455-4133
Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 9:45 a.m.
Claremont Senior Morning Out
Center United Methodist Church
4945 Sherrills Ford Rd Catawba, NC 28609
Phone: 828-320-0434
Contact the SMO program to reserve your space if you plan to attend.
|
4-H Happening and Opportunities
* NC 4-H Health Summit - April 28-30
The Health Summit is a weekend retreat at the Eastern 4-H Center with with workshops on Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, and Substance Use and team activities, such as Chopped! Thanks for grant funding the cost is only $35 and transportation is provided. Limited to 4-H members that have participated in a health-related program or activity with 4-H within the last 2 years. We still have space to accept ONE more Catawba County teen. Deadline to register is April 6.
*
County Presentation Day - May 13
Presentations are a great way to build your skills in public speaking and communication. 4-H'ers ages 5-18 participate in presentations by giving a 5-12 minute talk (with visuals about a topic of their choice. Or you can try public speaking, science fair, 4-H Entertains, and/or Outdoor Grilling, which are all part of our Presentation Day Contest. If you plan to give a presentation or participate in any of these contests, register by emailing or calling Donna at donna_mull@ncsu.edu or 828-465-8240 by May 5. A presentation workshop will also be offered during Spring Break. Contact Donna for more details about the workshop or to set-up an appointment to get some one-on-one help.
|
Did you miss the
"So You Want to Start a Food Business Workshop?
You will have another opportunity to attend in Iredell County . . .
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Iredell County Agricultural Resource Center
444 Bristol Drive
Statesville, N.C. 28677
The program will feature a panel of representatives from agencies that regulate food businesses and others who can help you get your food business off to a good start. Lunch will follow the program. For more information or to register, contact Ann Simmons at
ann_simmons@ncsu.edu or call 704-873-0507.
|
|
Join Us at 4-H Camp
June 18-23
Ages 8-14
We are now accepting registration for 4-H Summer Camp. We will attend Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center the week of June 18-23. Youth ages 8-14 may attend camp and it is not necessary to be 4-H to attend camp.Registration and details available on the camp flier that is posted on the Extension website at https://catawba.ces.ncsu.edu/.
The cost for camp is $435. 4-H'ers may also use scholarship money they have earned or apply for extra scholarship assistance, if you need help with the cost.
Kiwanis Camp scholarships are available, thanks to continuing support from Hickory Kiwanis Club. Only a few days remaining to apply for Kiwanis Camp scholarships.
Contact Donna Mull to request a camp scholarship form and scholarship information.
|
Winter Farmers Market
Nov 16, 2016 to April 12, 2017
Wednesdays 10 AM to 2 PM
The Crossing at Hollar Mill
883 Highland Ave. SE
Hickory, NC
Closed dates: Dec 7, Jan 25, and Feb 1
Get ready Hickory! A winter farmer's market is in the works so that we can enjoy fresh, local produce all year round. If you love this idea be sure to stop by on Wednesday and purchase something. We need your business to keep year round farmer's markets in Catawba County.
|
|
NCDA&CS offers organic certification cost-share assistance
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) is offering organic growers the opportunity to recoup up to $750 of their certification cost. Growers must have been certified between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016 and complete an application available at
www.ncdaorganic.org
.
Visit the
NCDA website to see more information about this cost share opportunity.
|
|
USDA Low Interest Loans For Storage Facilities
The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program provides low-interest financing so producers can build or upgrade permanent facilities to store commodities. Eligible commodities include grains, oilseeds, peanuts, pulse crops, hay, honey, renewable biomass commodities, fruits and vegetables. Eligible facility types include grain bins, hay barns and facilities for cold storage.
|
NC State Gardening, Agriculture, and Pest Updates
You can sign up for the latest news on gardening, pest advisories, livestock, energy, and many others. Check out the
complete list of NC State News that you can subscribe to and get the latest research based info. Be the first to know!
|
Got To Be NC Agriculture
|
NC Farm Link
|
Small Farm Grant and Loan Assistance
We will post various grant and loan opportunities that arise in this space of our monthly updates. Simply click on the opportunity of interest for more information.
|
|
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination statement
North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran's status. In addition, the two Universities welcome all person without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Catawba County Extension Director, George Place, at (828) 465-8240 or gtplace@ncsu.edu or in person at the County Extension Office at least 14 days prior to the event.
|
|
|
|
|
|
