TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY CENTER
APRIL 2020 UPDATE
We're still here for you Transylvania County! 

While we have had to move many of our programs online and field visits are usually getting done virtually, we are still here to provide you with the answers and training you need, every day! Please find us online through our website or on Facebook, email or give us a call at 884-3109. Stay healthy and stay in touch!




4-H News - April 2020


Green Industry News - April 2020
Members of the Green Industry, make sure you are checking the Green Industry News to keep up with the what is going on in your industry in the Carolinas.

Livestock News

Mountain Cattle Alliance will hold it's first sale of the year on April 7, 2020 at 10:00.  Click here for sale catalogue.

Spring Management Considerations
  Grass Tetany
    1. Due to very wet conditions in our pastures, the grass is extremely high in potassium. This interferes with magnesium and may cause a down cow. It is of utmost importance to offer high magnesium mineral free choice.
    2. If you do have a downer cow, there is an available oral paste containing magnesium. Contact your veterinarian for further assistance.
For further spring management tips,  click here.


Virus Victory Gardens!
Do you have questions about growing your own food and creating a more sustainable homestead? We'd love to help! We'll be publishing videos on growing your own food as often as possible. But please let us know how we can support you're homestead!
email: bmrenner@ncsu.edu or call 884-3109

Check out our first video on Waking the garden up and planting greens. 

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Transylvania Bee Club
We're sad that we're not able to meet this month, but we're asking that you send us your favorite, most informative YouTube videos, and we'll add them to this public playlist!

Click here to view our Bee Keeping videos playlist!

If you'd like to join the Transylvania County chapter of the NC Beekeepers Association we'd love to have you. No experience required (just curiosity!). Email edt64@comporium.net or call 884-3109  

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

If you have questions about your Medicare insurance we are STILL here to help- over the phone or with Zoom. Call 884-3109 to schedule a telephone appointment to have your questions answered. 

Nutrition News from EFNEP
Meeting Your Daily Goals of Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh, Frozen, or Canned? When it comes to produce, each of these options can add to your daily goal for fruits and vegetables but are they all equal?
 
Canned and frozen produce is usually preserved within hours of being picked in the field, locking in key nutrients. Fresh produce is best when local since it did not have to travel far and takes less time to get to your table.

April 14th is National Pecan Day!
 
How many pounds of pecans do you think are produced in North Carolina each year? North Carolina produces three to five million pounds of pecans annually.
 
Pecans contain lots of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin E! Eat them plain as a great on the go snack or check out these recipes by clicking


Strawberry Season Will Soon Be Upon Us! 
Strawberries contain lots of vitamin C which can help to support your immune system. They also have folate, fiber, and potassium. 
 
Check if there is a pick your own farm near you or shop at the farmers market. Be on the lookout for sales on strawberries this time of year and store extra in the freezer to make yummy baked goods or refreshing drinks like

NC State Extension Homegrown Monthly Digest
Homegrown is an ever changing source of information that will be of interest to everyone.  Timely articles are posted continually throughout the year, covering topics relating to In the Garden, In the Kitchen and On the Farm.
You can sign up to receive a monthly newsletter directly to your inbox by visiting the NC State Extension Homegrown website. 
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