TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY CENTER
JULY 2019 UPDATE


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Indoor Plants for Clean Air
Tuesday, July 9th at 10 a.m.

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Mountain Research Station Field Day
July 18, 2019
Mountain Research Station, Waynesville, NC

For more information contact:
Addison Bradley
Agricultural Extension Agent
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Transylvania County
828.884.3109
acbradle2@ncsu.edu


WNC Beef Commission 
Tour of Alabama
July 28-31, 2019
Huntsville Alabama Area
Depart:  Sunday, July 28
Destination:  Huntsville, Alabama 
Drury Inn & Suites (3 nights)
Visit: 
Chickamauga National Military Park
US Space and Rocket Center
*Farm Tour Stops:
Whitley Red Angus
Debter Hereford
Feed Mill Tour
Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station
Other Stops - TBD
Return:  Wednesday, July 31
Registration information  click here

Green Industry News 
Members of the Green Industry, make sure you are checking the Green Industry News to keep up with the Green Industry News in the Carolinas.

Green Industry News 



Master Gardeners at the Farmers Market

Master Gardeners will be the Transylvania Farmers Market on the first and 3rd Saturday of each month. This month we'll focus on setting your garden up for success and what pest to watch out for. Come visit our booth with all your questions!





4-H Newsletter June/July 2019
Find out about the great opportunities for youth in  Transylvania County

4-H Summer Programs
And...
Congratulations to our District Day Medalists:
GOLD: Ella Grace McNeely, Abigail Huter, Tori Brown, Rebecca Queen
SILVER: Josh Kupras, Brea Boyd & Avonta Jones, Myah Owen, Daniel Queen
BRONZE: Cjon Conley, Carlie Baker
Tori Brown receiving her gold metal from  Dr. Mike Yoder, Associate Director & State Program Leader, 4-H


Food Preservation Workshops
With the appearance of fresh strawberries at the farmer's market and road side stands, it is never too early to begin thinking about food preservation.  A series of classes have been scheduled through the summer at our office.   
Click here for the schedule of afternoon and evening classes

Contact Renay Knapp renay_knapp@ncsu.edu if you would like to have these classes presented for a group you are involved in  and one can be scheduled in your community.

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Carolina Meat Conference
NC Choices Carolina Meat Conference is a nationally recognized event, specifically focused on bringing together every part of the meat supply chain. Farmers, chefs, butchers, and industry leaders convene for two-days of unparalleled networking, hands-on training, and technical and business assistance.

October 6&7, 2019 at the Charlotte Metro City Center

For further information or to register visit  this website.

SHIIP Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers for the SHIIP program. SHIIP stands for the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program. Volunteers/counselors receive training on the Medicare Program and assist seniors in navigating the Medicare program - what drug program is the best for the medications you are taking, if you qualify for Extra Help, etc... Call 828/884-3109 or email renay_knapp@ncsu.edu for more information or to sign up!
We've updated our Farmland Protection Program
Becoming part of a Voluntary Ag District can provide you with a variety of benefits including protection from from nuisance complaints and making the local community aware of what happens on farmland. 

This program is voluntary and free! Click here for more information to see if you qualify. Call us at 884-3109 for more information. 


Ag Advisory Board open to the public

The Agricultural Advisory Board is a citizen advisory council focused  on issues affecting the agricultural economy or activities within Transylvania County. The board will meet next on Thursday July 11th, 2019 at 8:30am. These meetings are open to the public. 

Our next meeting will look at proposed noise ordinance and watershed maintenance issues. 


What's Bugging YOUR Forest? 
If you have hemlocks on your property that are close to a stream or lake, then you probably qualify for financial assistance to get them treated! Hemlocks play a very important role in our ecosystem and when you take care of them, you're taking care of everyone. 

Click here to learn more!

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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, a ge, disability, or veteran's status. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons 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 Transylvania County Extension Director, Bart Renner, at (828) 884-3109 or  bmrenner@ncsu.edu or in person at the County Extension Office at least 14 days prior to the event.



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