2020 Virtual Agribusiness Summit
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2020 Virtual Agribusiness Summit
This year we have taken the Agribusiness Summit Online! In collaboration with the Small Business Centers in Western North Carolina, we are pleased to bring you the 2020 Virtual Agribusiness Summit.

The 2020 Summit features new, relevant and exciting topics for current and prospective agribusinesses. The new format will allow you to access the content from the comfort of your own workspace, while expanding the reach to agribusiness across the region.
As the winter approaches and animals will start relying more on hay it is always a good idea to take a sample of your hay and send it off for a forage analysis. NC Cooperative Extension Clay County can help you with your forage test. Call us at 828-389-6305 to set up a time for the Agriculture Agent to come visit your farm and help collect a sample.
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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for Specialty Crop Producers
Don’t miss a “beet” and apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) by December 11, 2020, through your local USDA Farm Service Agency.
More than 230 fruit, vegetable, horticulture, and tree nut commodities are eligible for CFAP 2, along with honey, maple sap, floriculture and nursery crops. Check to see if the crops you grow are eligible through our Eligible Commodities Finder tool.
Learn more at farmers.gov/cfap or call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. 
December Gardening Tips
  • Cut greenery and berries for Holiday decorating.
  • Prune grapevines. Cuttings can be used to make wreaths.
  • Harvest winter greens from garden.
  • Fill Bird Feeders, if you enjoy watching the birds.
  • Clean and repair Garden equipment. Store hoses out of the weather.
  • Enjoy some quiet time. You can always start planning for next year. 
  • Did you have a crop that was not successful? You may need to rethink that particular crop.
Forage Management for Horse Owners
NC State Extension is hosting a virtual series on Forage Management for Horses.
On December 10 we will discuss hay including taking and interpreting a forage analysis, hay varieties, economics, and determining hay quality.
On January 14 we will discuss soil fertility and pasture management to include taking and interpreting a soil sample, grazing management, and fertilization.
On February 11 we will discuss weed control for grazing to include weed identification for weeds common in our area and control options.
Sign-up for one, two, or all three of the classes in the series!
4-H Winter PenPal Program
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange Program and its staff. NC 4-H will not be matching delegates for this program. Requirements include at least 2 writing exchanges per month for the PenPal program duration, and there is no guarantee for a match based on program number projections. 

This free program is available to North Carolina 4-H members (ages 9-18) and will run from January 18–April 18, 2021. Matches will be made by the information given in the survey link: 2020 Winter PenPal Registration

Please contact Daniel Collins, NC 4-H International Exchange Program Coordinator at dpcollin@ncsu.edu, if you have questions regarding this opportunity!
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