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Registration is now open for 4-H Summer Fun! Included this summer are: 4-H Investigates, Chef & Child, 4-H Camp, Oil Painting, Ceramic/Clay Creations, Adventures in Aggieland, Leather Working, Acrylic Painting, Wilderness Survival Skills, 4-H Robotics, Fun in the Garden, Forestry Fun, Going Wild for Wildlife.
You must register in person at the Extension Office, 301 E. Center St., Lexington, NC by May 31.
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The Davidson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association is sponsoring the 15
th Annual Garden Tour. The tour will be in the central area of Davidson County, covering gardens between Beck's Church Road and Hedrick Mill Road.
The tour will be Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Tickets are required to attend the tour. The tickets cost $15, and are good for both days. You can purchase your advance tickets at Backyard Retreat or Bob Timberlake Gallery.
You can also purchase tickets on the days of the tour at Bob Timberlake Gallery.
For questions, call 336-210-5365 or 336-250-3014.
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There will be a Fencing School on Tuesday, June 4 at the Piedmont Research Station in Salisbury, NC. The fencing school is for livestock producers raising any species of livestock (including equine). The school will help you understand the different types of fencing, budgets, and how to construct fences that will last.
The program will begin at 9:30 a.m., with doors opening at 9 a.m. There will be a classroom session in the morning, followed by hands-on fence building in the afternoon. The day will conclude by 4 p.m. Topics that will be covered include a discussion regarding temporary versus permanent fencing, budget considerations, types of materials (post and wire), electric fencing, and safety. In the hands-on sessions, participants will have the opportunity to help set up electric fencing, learn about electric fence troubleshooting, and help construct a high tensile fence, including building an H-Brace.
Pre-registration is required for this workshop by May 30. You can
register online
or contact
Sara Drake
, Livestock Extension Agent, at 336-242-2082. The cost is $25 per person, which includes session materials, lunch, and snacks. Your registration is not complete until payment is received.
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Pasture Renovation Field Day
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There will be a Pasture Renovation Field Day on June 4 in Zebulon, NC. The on farm tour and demonstration will begin at 9:30 a.m. This will include a grazing stick demonstration, animal nutrition, native grass plots, and grazing management.
The classroom session, beginning at 12 p.m., will include native grass establishment, forage analysis, and a farmer panel.
You must pre-register for this workshop by contacting
Abigail Haselton at 919-250-1055.
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The Big Dreams, Small Farms series is part of NC Farm School geared to beginning farmers. Each day will have a lecture in the morning, followed by a farm visit in the afternoon.
Dates:
* June 13 -
Market Garden - Rowan County
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Davidson County Farm Tour
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The 2nd Annual Davidson County Farm Tour, sponsored by the Davidson County Local Food Network, will be Saturday, June 15 from 1-5 p.m.
Come meet your local farmer! Choose from 7 farms to see how farmers grow and raise your food. Farms include: BN Acres, Buck Creek Farm, Gentle Harmony Farm, High Rock Nursery, Sandy Creek Farm, Snider's Dairy, and Yokeley Farms.
Farms are located across Davidson County, each with their own specialty. Purchase your pass before June 1st - $5 per car. $10 after June 9th.
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There will be a Pop-Up Farmer's Market on Thursday, June 20 at the Davidson County Health Department, 915 Greensboro St., Lexington, from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
This event is open to the public!
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Silvopasture Workshop - Save the Date
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Silvopasture, the intentional practice of integrating forages, animals, and trees, is one type of agroforestry with potential to improve ecosystem responses and provide multiple sources of farm income.
Interested in successfully transitioning or starting a silvopasture system? Join us on July 25 at the CEFS Research Farm in Goldsboro for a workshop, field day, and on-farm instruction including the latest silvopasture research from North Carolina and Virginia.
Agenda and registration details will be coming out soon.
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Feel free to share this newsletter with others you think may be interested in our events! You can stay up to date on what is happening at the NC Cooperative Extension, Davidson County Center by completing the online form to receive email updates.
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15th Annual Garden Tour
* June 1 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
* June 2 - 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
* June 4 - Piedmont Research Station, Salisbury, NC
Pasture Renovation Field Day
* June 4 - Zebulon, NC
* June 13 - Market Garden - Rowan County - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
* June 15 - 1-5 p.m.
Pop-Up Farmer's Market
* June 20 - 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Davidson County Health Department
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