Davidson County Center
August News
Edible Landscape Series
Join Amy Ballard for an Edible Landscape Series. The first session is on Food Forests - Creating a Renewable Landscape through Permaculture. It will be on Wednesday, August 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, email Amy Ballard.
Sheep & Goat Workshop
Join us on Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about vaccination management, how to prepare your toolkit of supplies, and when you should call a vet. The workshop is free. It will be held at the Extension Office, 301 E. Center St., Lexington.

Dr. Andrea Gentry, DVM & Assistant Professor at NC A&T State University will be the presenter for the workshop. Pre-registration is requested by August 13. Register online or call 336-242-2082.
Carolina Lawn Care
Join Extension Agents Amy Ballard (Davidson County) and
Leslie Peck (Forsyth County) to learn how to care for your
lawn in an environmentally sound way.

The workshop will include information about fertilization and irrigation, allowing you to reduce pollution while creating a beautiful lawn in the process.

Monday, August 26
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: The Arboretum and Gardens at Tanglewood Park
4201 Manor House Circle
Clemmons, NC 27012

Registration is required, space is limited. Please register by email at coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2850.
NC Farm School
The NC Farm School program offers eight business-planning seminars taught by extension specialists and experienced agents. These sessions give students the tools to match a crop or animal operation to their current goals, land resources, and marketing opportunities. The school is easy to fit into a busy schedule by providing evening classes every other week from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. that focus on different areas of agricultural business. Classes cover practical steps in goal setting, resource assessment, financial management, and effective marketing strategies. The goal of NC Farm School is to allow a pathway of success for farmers to generate successful businesses.

The program also includes field trips to working farms, many of which completed our program and operate successful farms. Participants learn economically sustainable farming methods in a range of production systems, including fruits, vegetables, specialty crops, poultry, animal husbandry, and agritourism.

One of the features of the NC Farm School is getting one on one time with NC State University specialist trained in agricultural business, marketing, production system evaluation, and business startup. These consultations are invaluable to help saving student’s time and money and getting their farm business up and running. In addition, students will meet a local agent who can help them follow through with their plans, connect them to local resources, and ensure they have a sound production system in place.

Registration for the 2020 NC Farm Schools is now open. Schools will be held in Roxboro, NC; Concord, NC; and Taylorsville, NC. 

Davidson County 4-H Chicken Show & Sale
The Davidson County Chicken Project is an opportunity for youth (ages 5-18) to learn more about the poultry industry. Through this project, youth will raise laying hens. On September 7, youth will participate in a Chicken Show and Sale, where they will demonstrate to the judge their knowledge of the bird.

The show will begin at 10 a.m. at the Davidson County Fairgrounds. Immediately following the show, there will be an auction. Come out and support our youth!
Davidson County Fair
The 2019 Davidson County Agricultural Fair, sponsored by the Lexington Kiwanis Club, will be September 16-21.

Information will be coming soon. Check online for information.

Carolina Meat Conference
The Carolina Meat Conference will be held October 6-7 at the Downtown Charlotte Marriott City Center. Join hundreds of farmers, chefs, butchers, meat-makers, and supply chain professionals as we tackle the most pressing issues that affect the pasture-raised meat sector in the Southeast.


4-H Poultry Judging & Avian Quiz Bowl
Davidson County had youth participate in the 4-H State Poultry Judging and 4-H Avian Quiz Bowl Contests on Friday, July 19 in Raleigh. Wilson Griffin, Byron Phoenix, and Allie Phoenix competed on a Junior Poultry Judging Team. Wilson and Allie competed on a Junior Avian Bowl Team.

Davidson County placed first in the Avian Quiz Bowl Competition.

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Upcoming Events:
Food Forests - Creating a Renewable Landscape through Permaculture
* August 14 - 6:30 p.m.

* August 15 - 6:30 p.m.

Carolina Lawn Care
* August 26 - 10 a.m.

Davidson County Chicken Show & Sale
* September 7 - 10 a.m.

* September 16-21