MARCH EDITION OF GARDEN PATH NEWSLETTER
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BACKYARD FARMER SCHOOL STARTS MARCH 12, REGISTER NOW!
Starting Mar 12, 6:30p, six sessions on fruit, vegetables, poultry, soils and more. Sign up for one or all. Details here:
REGISTER NOW FOR “WILD IN THE GARDEN” SYMPOSIUM
3/28, Vance County Regional Farmers Market, details at:
VEGETABLE INSECT PEST ID & MANAGEMENT
3/16, 12p, bring your lunch! Learn to identify and manage insect pests of vegetables at this class. This is free, but registration is required (just call or e-mail!). The class will be held at the Warren County Extension Center, 158 Rafters Lane in Warrenton.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES
Co-sponsored by NCDA&CS, accepting all pest control products (e.g. herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) in original containers, call if you have unknown items, large containers or large quantities.
• March 10th, 10 am to 2 pm, Franklin County Farmers Market, 919-496-3344
• April 23rd, 10 am to 2 pm, Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 252-438-8188
• Fall (date TBA), Warren County Extension Center
VANCE AND WARREN FARMERS MARKETS OPEN APRIL 16TH!
Start your shopping list today!
4-COUNTY 4-H POULTRY SHOW & SALE ORIENTATION
Children between the ages of 5-18 with an interest in raising and showing poultry are welcome to join Cooperative Extension for one of the 2015 4-County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale Orientations. They will be held on March 17th from 6:30-8:30 at the Vance County Extension Office and on April 7th from 6:30-8:30 at the Franklin County Extension Office. Call (252) 257-3640 to register or if you have any questions.
HENDERSON RECYCLE DAY
4/25, 9a-12p. Don’t miss this opportunity to rid your house of unneeded items in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Details coming soon, but last year they accepted electronics, metal, furniture and more. Stay tuned!
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO UPDATE BASE ACRES/YIELD HISTORY
Field crop farmers have until 3/31 to complete this important task for the new Farm Bill. PLEASE call if you have questions about getting this done!
AG, FOODS & THE WORKFORCE – PANEL DISCUSSION AT THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
3/19, 5 pm, Southern Vance HS. Come and hear distinguished panelists discuss the important issues facing NC Agriculture now and tomorrow. Details here: http://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/InvitationFinalInsideOnly.pdf
NC AG AWARENESS DAY
3/18, Fairgrounds and State Capitol grounds. Join farmers from across the state in celebrating agriculture. This is the PLACE TO BE on March 18th. Transportation available from the Vance County Cooperative Extension Office, departing at 7:45 am, CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. Details here: http://ncagr.gov/ncagday/
GRAIN FIELD DAY, HERTFORD NC
3/12, noon, for info call 252-38-6442.
CENTRAL PIEDMONT SMALL GRAIN FIELD DAY, SALISBURY, NC
4/16, 9:30 am, for info call 704-278-2624
4-COUNTY 4-H POULTRY SHOW & SALE ORIENTATION
Children between the ages of 5-18 with an interest in raising and showing poultry are welcome to join Cooperative Extension for one of the 2015 4-County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale Orientations. They will be held on March 17th from 6:30-8:30 at the Vance County Extension Office and on April 7th from 6:30-8:30 at the Franklin County Extension Office. Call (252) 257-3640 to register or if you have any questions.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES
Co-sponsored by NCDA&CS, accepting all pest control products (e.g. herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) in original containers, call if you have unknown items, large containers or large quantities.
• March 10th, 10 am to 2 pm, Franklin County Farmers Market, 919-496-3344
• April 23rd, 10 am to 2 pm, Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 252-438-8188
• Fall (date TBA), Warren County Extension Center
VANCE COUNTY REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET OPENS APRIL 16
New produce vendors welcome! Applications available at http://go.ncsu.edu/VCRFM
BACKYARD FARMER SCHOOL
Starting Mar 12, 6:30p, six sessions on fruit, vegetables, poultry, soils and more. Sign up for one or all. Details here:
AG, FOODS & THE WORKFORCE – PANEL DISCUSSION AT THE VANCE RESOURCE FAIR
3/19, 5 pm, Southern Vance HS. Come and hear distinguished expert panelists discuss the important issues facing NC Agriculture now and tomorrow. Details here: http://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/InvitationFinalInsideOnly.pdf
NC AG AWARENESS DAY
3/18, Fairgrounds and State Capitol grounds. Join farmers from across the state in celebrating agriculture. This is the PLACE TO BE on March 18th. Transportation available from the Vance County Cooperative Extension Office, departing at 7:45 am, CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. Details here: http://ncagr.gov/ncagday/
4-COUNTY 4-H POULTRY SHOW & SALE ORIENTATION
Children between the ages of 5-18 with an interest in raising and showing poultry are welcome to join Cooperative Extension for one of the 2015 4-County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale Orientations. They will be held on March 17th from 6:30-8:30 at the Vance County Extension Office and on April 7th from 6:30-8:30 at the Franklin County Extension Office. Call (252) 257-3640 to register or if you have any questions.
VEGETABLE INSECT PEST ID & MANAGEMENT
3/16, 12p, bring your lunch! Learn to identify and manage insect pests of vegetables at this class. This is free, but registration is required (just call or e-mail!). The class will be held at the Warren County Extension Center, 158 Rafters Lane in Warrenton.
MARKETING TIPS FOR FARMERS MARKET VENDORS
3/17, 6:30 pm. Learn strategies that may help you increase your farmers market sales. Specifically I will cover how to optimize your display, how to accept credit cards, and the potential benefits of social media (e.g. Facebook and Twitter). This seminar will be held at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. FREE, but registration required (call or e-mail).
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES
Co-sponsored by NCDA&CS, accepting all pest control products (e.g. herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) in original containers, call if you have unknown items, large containers or large quantities.
• March 10th, 10 am to 2 pm, Franklin County Farmers Market, 919-496-3344
• April 23rd, 10 am to 2 pm, Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 252-438-8188
• Fall (date TBA), Warren County Extension Center
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
3/20, VGCC Henderson, $8, details and registration info at http://bit.ly/ocvance
VANCE COUNTY REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET OPENS APRIL 16
Vendor applications available at http://go.ncsu.edu/VCRFM, or call 252-438-8188.
USDA SNAP EBT SIGNUP FOR FARMERS
4/23, 11a-2p, Franklin County Extension Center, register by calling 919-707-5230.
PRODUCE SAFETY FOR STRAWBERRIES
3/10 & 3/11, Wilson, details at:
NAVIGATING THE GAP AUDIT (PRODUCE SAFETY)
3/24, Wayne County, details at: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/cfsa-workshop-series-navigating-the-usda-gap-audit-brunswick-nash-polk-wayne-cos/#more-18652
VEGETABLE GRAFTING WORKSHOP
3/20, Center for Environmental Farming Systems, Goldsboro, info & registration here: http://go.ncsu.edu/tgw