NC Cooperative Extension: Marketing Farm Products, Pesticide Disposal, & Farmers Markets!


BACKYARD FARMERS MARKETING CLASS
Whether you’re growing vegetables, raising chickens, harvesting fruit, or producing locally raised meats, marketing is never easy. Come ask our panel of marketing experts your burning questions and get tips on how to take your products to the next level! Thursday, April 23, 6:30-8:30pm  at the Warren County Armory Civic Center (501 US HWY 158-Bus. East) and will cost $5. Seating is limited, so register either by calling the Warren County Extension Office: (252) 257-3640 or by e-mail at paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL DAY, APR 23RD, 10 AM TO 2 PM
Don’t miss this “once every two years” opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded pesticides! Bring them to the Vance County Regional Farmers Market on Apr 23rd, 10 am to 2 pm. Products must be in original containers. For larger quantities or containers larger than 5 gallons, please call in advance. 
VANCE FARMERS MARKET OPENS APR 18
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will open on Sat, Apr 18. We will operate on Saturdays only through the end of April, adding Wednesday hours starting May 6th. Hours will be 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Vendor applications accepted on a continuous basis, but must be submitted three business days in advance of your first sale day. For more details, visit:  http://go.ncsu.edu/VCRFM
WARREN COUNTY FARMERS MARKET OPENS TOMORROW AS WELL!
BB&T parking lot, just off Main St., and every Saturday 8 am to noon.