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New 4-H Archery Club
Informational Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Harris Family Farm
1670 Prison Camp Rd., Newton
Ages 9 and older
A NEW 4-H Archery Club will be starting in Sept. for youth ages 9 and older. The Informational/Organizational meeting will be on Monday, Sept 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Harris Family Farm. Parents and youth should attend the meeting together.
At the September meeting, you can learn more about 4-H, the 4-H shooting sports program, and meet the club leaders. We will discuss plans for the club and a regular meeting time.Most 4-H clubs meet monthly with the meetings including a short business meeting and a program. For this club, the programs will focus on archery, shooting safety, and related topics.
This club will be led by Evan Harris, who is a senior high school student, and has been an award winner at the National 4-H Shooting Sports contest. Karen and Tim Harris, his parents, will be assisting and overseeing the club.
If you plan to attend the meeting and/or have an interest in the club, please email donna_mull@ncsu.edu so we can get an idea about the number to expect and ages of children. If you have questions, call the Extension Office at 828-465-8240.
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Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Asparagus, and More
Advanced Gardener Series
Thursday, September 14, 2017
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
6:30-7:30 PM
Newton Public Library
115 West C Street,
Newton, NC 28658
Tuesday,
September 26, 2017
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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Catawba Valley Cattlemen's Association Meeting
(2nd Tuesday of the month, Sept. 12)
All are invited
Informational Program:
Electric Fence: A Valuable Tool in the Cattlemen's Toolbox
Speaker: Mr. Brad Ross w/ Pasture Management Systems Inc.
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Location: Home of Chase & Laura Blalock (Deal Farm).
APP-address:3297 S.Hwy 127, Hickory, NC.
In case of rain:APP-address:Agricultural Resource Center
1175 S.BradyAve. Newton, NC
Agenda:
6:00 pm - Supper is served.
6:45 pm --- Business meeting - Donald Beard, president
7:00 pm Informational Meeting:Electric Fence - a Valuable Tool 8:15 pm - Meeting adjourned
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Playground Safety Training Offered
4-hour Required Training for Regulated Childcare
Centers and Homes.
Saturday, September 30, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Children's Resource Center
738 4th St SW Hickory, NC 28602
To register, call Ashley Benfield at 828-695-6512
Presented by Ann Simmons
Photo: Playground safety training participants
measure the depth of impact material on a playground.
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Advanced Gardener Program - Photo Competition
Have the Advanced Gardener presentations at the library helped you start or expand your vegetable garden?
If so, send me your best picture and you will be entered into the 2017 Advanced Gardener Photo Competition.
Include a few sentences about how much food you got from the garden and how the presentations might have helped you.
Winning photos will be selected on:
- photo's ability to
display food production
- creativity
- entertainment quality
- uniqueness of concept
All photos will be used to help us promote more gardening programs in Catawba County - your photos will inspire others!
Seriously good prizes for the top 5 winners! Entry deadline is Oct 31, 2017.
Send photos to: gtplace@ncsu.edu
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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
email: molly_sandfoss@ncsu.edu
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Scouting For Soybean Diseases
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Food Safety Manager Certification Training
October 10 and 17, 2017 (Tuesdays)
The Agricultural Resources Center
1175 S. Brady Avenue, Newton, N.C
For more information or to register, call Beth at 828-465-8240
You may also visit Catawba.ces.ncsu.edu
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Leafy Greens and Garden Perennials
Advanced Gardener Series
Thursday, October 12, 2017
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
6:30-7:30 PM
Newton Public Library
115 West C Street,
Newton, NC 28658
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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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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 ann_simmons@ncsu.edu if you have questions or need to schedule an appointment for dial-gauge pressure canner lid testing.
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Berries and Fruit in Your Garden
Advanced Gardener Series
Thursday, Nov 9, 2017
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017
6:30-7:30 PM
Newton Public Library
115 West C Street,
Newton, NC 28658
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2017
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 gtplace@ncsu.edu or in person at the County Extension Office at least 14 days prior to the event.
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