Growing a Pollinator Garden |
Pollinators are essential to the survival of many flowering plants, promoting the production of over 85% of our food and fiber-producing crops.
A pollinator is any animal, most often insects like bees or butterflies, that carries pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers for reproduction, usually while feeding and flying from plant to plant.
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"35 Years: Resilience. Strength. Diversity." |
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Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University celebrates the 35th annual Small Farms Week, a weeklong recognition of small farmers and the essential role they play in our economy, and our health and well-being. Each year, Small Farms Week helps the general public understand farming by highlighting a Small Farmer of the Year, who exemplifies the innovation, dedication, and positive contributions of small-scale farmers to our communities.
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March is Extension Living Well Month |
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month these professionals (FCS) share tips to help individuals and families gain knowledge and skills to help them lead full and productive lives. Read all about Living Well Month.
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National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
This year's theme is "Personalize Your Plate." There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds, and tastes! NC Cooperative Extension’s Family and Consumer Science Program offers a variety of nutrition and wellness programs for the community. Please contact Kim Terrell, Family and Consumer Science Agent, at 828-389-6305 for more information. NC State Extension Health & Nutrition
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- Flyers and Tyers Virtual Meeting – March 11 and 25 at 3:30
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Trails and Rails Virtual Meeting- March 15, 6 pm ~Remember to get your eligibility cards for horse shows.
- 4-H Members, Teen Retreat is March 27 from 3 to 5
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Please place your order by March 12th. If you have placed an order please have your payment to the Extension office by March 12th. Visit 4-H Plant Sale for more information.
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Monthly Activity Kits coming soon!
Types of Activities
Hand Sewing
Gardening
Aerodynamics (planes, helicopters, and kites)
These are separate activities. So if you are interested in one of them, you will not have to do all of them.
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The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H youth grades 3-12 on March 6, 13, and 20, 2021, from 10 a.m. until noon
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4-H Healthy Living has an exciting new opportunity for youth ages 7+ and their families. In March, we will be holding our first ever “Healthy Habits Family Weekend!”
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Have Fun With 4-H Peak Virtual Program |
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4-H PEAK Registration Is Open!
Simply log in to your 4-HOnline 2.0 Account https://v2.4honline.com
When your profile is Approved; the Event will appear on your Member page.
To learn more about this program visit our website
Below are the topics in March
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March 2- Dr. Seuss Day - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr Seuss. This year we're partnering with the National Education Association (NEA) and hosting a fun, interactive Read-Aloud event. Join us and listen along to a few great books. When we take the time to read with children, children get the message that reading is important. A special "Mystery Reader Alert' has been issued.
Hosted By: Samantha Corduan, State 4-H Vice President
and several "Mystery Reader" Guests
March 22 – Mustache March: A Flying Ace- 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
If you haven’t heard of Mustache March, it’s all about honoring history’s most famous military fighter pilot, Brig. General Robin Olds. Olds’ legacy runs far deeper than a mustache. During World War II and the Vietnam War, he became a triple ace who scored at least 17 victories. Join us and learn more about this triple ace from our
"Mystery Guest" who himself was a pilot during the Vietnam War. And while we can't make you a flying ace - we will show you how to make a few awesome paper airplanes fit for battle. If you're interested in military history or simply want to learn about
Hosted By: Jaysa Causby, Lauren Surratt, Angel Uy& Hannah Vagnozzi
March 27–Theatre Magic - Kahoot Challenge - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The theatre has been one of the most popular forms of entertainment since the Greeks. If you have ever been to the theatre, seen a live show, or watched Hamilton on TV you know how much fun theatre can be. To celebrate World Theatre Day we're hosting a Theater Magic Kahoot!Challenge. Come test your knowledge of Hamilton, Wicked, Les Miserables (just to name a few). Come for the fun - leave with bragging rights.
Hosted By: Lucian Davis, West District Secretary-Treasurer & Chloe
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- Prune Fruit Trees
- Prepare your garden soil. If you have the results of a soil test, follow through. This may mean adding lime, fertilizer, etc.
- You can plant early peas, onions, and beets now.
- If you start seeds inside begin getting ready by cleaning your trays/pots. Get some starter soil and check what seeds you have or need to buy.
- Order NOW. Some seeds were hard o find last year and may sell out early.
- Plant summer flowering bulbs.
- Clean flower beds of leaves, sticks, etc., and clean the old dried leaves from around daylilies. New growth may be peeking through!
- Lift and divide overgrown clumps of perennials. Pot or replant immediately.
- Daffodils are up! Enjoy their blooms and leave alone until the foliage dies back. It feeds the bulb for next year.
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Money available for Food & Farm Product Entrepreneurs at Blue Ridge Food Ventures |
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Did you know you can receive free processing and assistance for your food or farm product? Producers are eligible* to receive up to $3,000 in technical support, consulting, and rental fees associated with production at the BRFV facility. The EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Project has partnered with Blue Ridge Food Ventures (BRFV) to support value-added production in our region.
For more information, see all of your options for business development and financial support services HERE.
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On Farm Food Safety Training
Seminar 3: How to Market Your GAP Certification & How to Connect with Buyers in Your Area
March 11, 2021 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Join Clay County Agriculture Agent Lisa Gonzalez on March 11 for a discussion on utilizing a GAPs certification (Good Agricultural Practices Food safety program) to market your produce to local buyers. Whether you are the next generation on the farm obtaining your GAP Certification or an established producer with GAP Certification looking to expand your customer base, this webinar will offer an overview of direct market opportunities and moving toward selling wholesale. Strategies for tapping into regional demand for local food will be discussed.
Missed Seminar 1: On-Farm Food Safety Basics & is GAP Certification for you? Here is the recording: Video Recording
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March 2021 Agribusiness Session |
Using Quickbooks to Track Farm Sales
Managing income and expenses are essential to a successful farm business. Good tracking creates an understanding of your costs of production and what to charge to cover your costs and realize a profit. Record keeping also allows you to be prepared for tax time. This introductory session will help you get started in your recordkeeping systems.
Farmland Traditions to the Next Generation
March 19, 2021 | 9:00 - 10:00 am
Tips, tools, and resources for you and your farm. Farm transitions are an important issue for family farmers. In this session, you will learn about NC farm link a NCSU extension program that helps farmers find ways to keep their land in production using leasing and ownership options that keep farm activity intact. Presenters Dr. Noah Ranells and William Hamilton, NC Farmlink.
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VISIT THESE WEBSITES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CLAY COUNTY CENTER'S UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS
*OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENTS, MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, PLEASE CALL 828-389-6305.
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4-H Members
Teen Retreat
3 - 5
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