FORESTRY TOUR
Last call for the Forestry Tour to be held next Thursday, 11/8. Please meet at the Warren County Extension Center around 8:45 for a 9 am departure. We will be touring the International Paper mill in Ridgeway, then making a field stop to learn about reforestation methods. Please register by Monday if you have not already done so.
VANCE FARM-CITY BREAKFAST BANQUET
You’re invited to this great event on Nov 16th! Registration required, details at the following link:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FarmCityinvitation2012-1.pdf
VOLUNTARY AG DISTRICT (VAD) INFORMATIONAL KICKOFF LUNCHEON
Vance County is holding a luncheon program to inform farmers and the community about the benefits of a Voluntary Ag District program. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 14th, 11:30 am at the Vance County Extension Center. Registration will be required so we can get a head count for lunch (call 252-438-8188 or e-mail paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu).
TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS
Information for the 2012 reporting year now available at: http://www.timbertax.org/
SMARTPHONES FOR FARMERS
11/30, 10 am – Smart Phones for Farmers, a seminar to help you decide if a smart phone would help you operate more efficiently. We will discuss phone selection, choosing a carrier, downloading specialty “apps”, and more. Held at the Warren County Extension Center, please call to register.
PRODUCE LADY NEWSLETTER
Visit her website for the latest issue!
http://theproducelady.cmail5.com/t/r-e-kdutttl-pilklkiuy-r/
TRAINING OFFERED ON FOOD SAFETY AUDITS
This opportunity will be of interest to produce growers. Details at http://gapsmallfarmsnc.wordpress.com/
4-H PULLET SHOW AND SALE, 11/8, 4:15 pm
At the Lion’s Den in Warrenton. Ameraucanas and Silver-Laced Wyandottes will be available, ready to start laying!
SEASONAL CHORES FOR BLACKBERRY GROWERS
Every 4 months NCSU’s Dr. Gina Fernandez posts a list of chores for caneberry/bramble growers on the Blackberry and Raspberry Growers Portal. Here is a link to that site: http://www.ncsu.edu/enterprises/blackberries-raspberries
SMALL FRUITS NEWSLETTER
This is a quarterly publication that has articles written by members of the six Universities that are part of this consortium. Here is a link:
http://www.smallfruits.org/Newsletter/SmallFruitNews.htm
VOLUNTARY AG DISTRICT (VAD) INFORMATIONAL KICKOFF LUNCHEON
Vance County is holding a luncheon program to inform farmers and the community about the benefits of a Voluntary Ag District program. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 14th, 11:30 am at the Vance County Extension Center. Registration will be required so we can get a head count for lunch (call 252-438-8188 or e-mail paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu).
CAROLINA MEAT CONFERENCE, 12/3-4, BERMUDA RUN, NC
This looks like a great program for livestock producers, especially those interested in specialty markets and direct-to-consumer sales:
www.carolinameatconference.com
TOBACCO PRODUCTION UPDATE/GAPS TRAINING
Please note that the 2013 tobacco farmer meeting will include the new GAP curriculum that all companies are requiring. The meeting is scheduled for Jan 4, 9:30 am to 3 pm in Louisburg. Area farmers should register early to reserve your spot and avoid having to travel to a more distant training location. Farmers will be notified of all the meetings across the state in case of a date conflict.