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4-H Summer Fun
4-H Summer Fun is in full swing. The Ag Center rooms are filled with excited children learning and exploring lots of new topics. We are still accepting registration for the following classes with openings remaining:
* Robotics Basics - August 2
* Advanced Robotics - August 3
* Irish Step with Sarah - August 3
* Mini-Society - August 7-11
* Lego Mania - August 8
* Healthy You for Tweens - August 9
* Agri-Science Camp - August 15-17
* Real World Real Money - August 22-23
Contact Donna Mull at [email protected] with questions.
A huge thank you to Julie Lehman for her assistance in planning and teaching our Farm to Table Camp. Julie's passion for our local farmers is inspiring to us all at Catawba County Cooperative Extension as well as to the campers who joined us for the workshop. We are grateful to have her as part of our volunteer team.
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Need help with food preservation?
Stop by the Extension office and pick up a free guide with instructions on how to can and freeze selected fruits and vegetables.
Call Ann Simmons at 704-878-3157 or email [email protected] if you have questions or need to schedule an appointment for dial-gauge pressure canner lid testing.
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ServSafe Food Safety Manager's Certification Course
Thursday, August 3, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and
Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Agricultural Resource Center, 1175 S. Brady Ave., Newton, N.C.
call 828-465-8240
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Grains in Your Garden
Advanced Gardener Series
Thursday, August 10, 2016
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, August 15, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Newton Public Library
115 West C Street,
Newton, NC 28658
Tuesday,
August 22, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Maiden Public Library
11 S A Ave,
Maiden, NC 28650
Have you every really baked a loaf of bread from scratch? Find out how grains can contribute to your home food production system while building your soil organic matter. 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.
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Rethinking Your Food Handling Habits
Many people are surprised to learn that their food handling habits could make someone sick. Join us for a session to help you prepare safe food for yourself and others.
"Rethinking Your Food Handling Habits"
9:45 a.m., Wednesday
August 23, 2017
 Catawba Seniors Morning Out Program
Center United Methodist Church
4945 Sherrill's Ford Rd.Catawba, N.C.
If you plan to attend, please call the SMO
program
at 828-320-0434 to RSVP by August 21.
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NC Farm School Summit -
Practical Production Practices for Successful Farms
Mountain Horticulture Research and Extension Center; Mills River, NC
Event Date:
September 14-15, 2017
Cost:
$30 per person for Main Event
Event Contact:
Molly Sandfoss - 828-652-8104 or
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Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Asparagus, and More
Advanced Gardener Series
Thursday, September 14, 2016
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, September 19, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Newton Public Library
115 West C Street,
Newton, NC 28658
Tuesday,
September 26, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Maiden Public Library
11 S A Ave,
Maiden, NC 28650
The onion plant family has a diverse group of tasty garden additions, some of which can provide you with fresh produce for decades! 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.
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Leafy Greens and Garden Perennials
Advanced Gardener Series
Thursday, October 12, 2016
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, October 17, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Newton Public Library
115 West C Street,
Newton, NC 28658
Tuesday, October 24, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Maiden Public Library
11 S A Ave,
Maiden, NC 28650
Nothing beats (or should I say beets) a fresh garden salad. We're also going to discuss things that you can plant once and enjoy for years to come. 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.
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Berries and Fruit in Your Garden
Advanced Gardener Series
Thursday, TBA, 2016
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, TBA, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Newton Public Library
115 West C Street,
Newton, NC 28658
Tuesday, TBA, 2016
6:30-7:30 PM
Maiden Public Library
11 S A Ave,
Maiden, NC 28650
Berries, Figs, Persimmons, and other fruit can bring your family lots of smiles and tasty snacks. 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.
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NCSU Official Variety Test Results for Wheat and Oat
The 2017 NC OVT Wheat and Oat data is now available, and can be found on the new NC OVT website (
www.ncovt.com) or by clicking the following link:
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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
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Visit the
NCDA website to see more information about this cost share opportunity.
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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.
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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!
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Got To Be NC Agriculture
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NC Farm Link
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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.
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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 [email protected] or in person at the County Extension Office at least 14 days prior to the event.
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