Vance County NC Cooperative Extension Updates


Here is a link to our latest issue of The Garden Path newsletter:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/March-2013.pdf

Also, here are a couple of upcoming 4-H activities that may be of interest.

4-H Spring Break Day Camp – http://warren.ces.ncsu.edu/event/5129989/vancewarren-4h-stem-day-camp/

2013 Poultry Show and Sale – http://warren.ces.ncsu.edu/spotlight/2013-four-county-4-h-poultry-show-and-sale-info/

More upcoming 4-H events (Vance) – http://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/2013/03/upcoming-vance-county-4-h-events-and-registration-deadlines/

PLEASE TAKE A SHORT SURVEY (THREE QUESTIONS)
We are trying to assess training needs for the local agricultural community. This short survey should take you less than two minutes! Here’s the link:
http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/form.cfm?testID=15582

PEST ALERT: MUMMY BERRY OF BLUEBERRIES

Time to scout for this pest. Details here: 
http://ncblueberryjournal.blogspot.com/2013/01/mummy-berry.html

PRODUCE GAP Q&A
Are you currently, or have you considered raising fresh produce for a wholesale market? Do you have questions about GAP certification for produce? If so, I have arranged a Question and Answer session with NCSU Extension Specialist Dr. Chris Gunter on March 18 (1 pm, Warren County Extension Center). Please call me or e-mail to register (252-257-3640).

FOOD SAFETY TRAINING FOR CANTALOUPE PRODUCERS
Details here: http://www.ncmhtd.com/NCCantaloupe/