BACKYARD FARMER SCHOOL
This spring, Warren Cooperative Extension will offer another session of our popular Backyard Farmer School! We are shooting for Thursday evenings starting sometime in March, registration details will be available soon.
VANCE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET WELCOMES NEW PRODUCE VENDORS
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will soon be accepting vendor applications for the 2015 season, and we will especially welcome new produce vendors! As you begin to make planting plans for your farm (large or small!) please keep in mind this unique marketing opportunity at our first class facility. We will host an Open House soon, details coming!
VGCC OFFERS AG ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS
This popular program will be offered again this winter, starting Feb 3rd. Details at:
SPECIALTY CROPS SCHOOL, ROXBORO
Mar 6, Roxboro. This years school will focus on marketing your farm products. A number of expert presenters will be on hand. Don’t miss it! Details at http://granville.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/15specialtycropschoolbrochure.pdf
SMALL FARMS CONFERENCE
Feb 28, VGCC in Louisburg. Seminars on poultry, pork, beef, mushrooms, high tunnels and more! For info call 919-496-3344 or visit http://franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/spotlight/successful-small-farms-opportunities-conference-february-28-2015/
PASTURE PORK CONFERENCE
Feb 11-12, Greensboro. Details at http://localfood.ces.ncsu.edu/2015/01/pasture-pork-conference-feb-11-12-in-greensboro-nc/
ORGANIC COMMODITIES & LIVESTOCK CONFERENCE
Feb 12, Rocky Mount, details at http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/oclc-schedule/
FRUIT TREE PRUNING DEMO IN CLAYTON
Saturday, January 24, 2015, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The annual Fruit Tree Pruning and Training Demonstration has been scheduled for January 24, 2015 at 10:00 am. Central Crops Research Station 13223 US 70 West Business Clayton, NC 27520 (Central Crops Research Station). Contactt: Cathy Herring, cmherring@ncsu.edu, 919-553-2141. Yes, it’s a bit of a drive to Clayton, but you will learn from the best!
NC PEACH GROWERS’ SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
Jan 27, Carthage, details at http://moore.ces.ncsu.edu/event/143379545/nc-peach-growers-society-annual-meeting-/
FARMER IDEA LAB WEBINAR
Get tips for farming smarter, not harder. Feb 5, noon to 12:45. Register at http://go.ncsu.edu/farmeridealab
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM WORKSHOP
Feb 6, Greensboro, for details contact me, or e-mail mushroom@ncat.edu
GARDEN PLANTING CALENDAR
It’s time to plan your 2015 vegetable and herb plantings! The time to plant cool-season crops is almost upon us! Be sure to download a copy of our updated planting calendar. Correct planting time is the first step to garden success. Here’s the link:
RAISING HERBS
Yesterday I gave a presentation on Raising Herbs to a local garden club and decided to post my presentation on Youtube! You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_BXmMas8-kVideo
And here are links to additional information:
Harvesting/Preserving herbs – http://content.ces.ncsu.edu/harvesting-and-preserving-herbs-for-the-home-gardener/
JOIN WARREN COUNTY FOOD CORPS FOR MLK DAY OF SERVICE
Spring School Garden Start-Up, January 19, 9 AM-11 AM, Warren County High School –
We will be starting seeds for the elementary, middle and high school gardens throughout the county, painting garden signs and birdhouses, and sprucing up the garden for spring planting. Baked goods and coffee from Warren FoodWorks will be served starting at 9. Please RSVP to Cooperative Extension at 257-3640 or e-mail rachel.head@foodcorps.org
FRUIT TREE PRUNING DEMO IN CLAYTON
Saturday, January 24, 2015, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The annual Fruit Tree Pruning and Training Demonstration has been scheduled for January 24, 2015 at 10:00 am. Central Crops Research Station 13223 US 70 West Business Clayton, NC 27520 (Central Crops Research Station). Contactt: Cathy Herring, cmherring@ncsu.edu, 919-553-2141. Yes, it’s a bit of a drive to Clayton, but you will learn from the best!
WARREN COUNTY BACKYARD FARMER CLASS COMING SOON
This spring we will offer another session of our popular Backyard Farmer class, details available shortly!
OFF TOPIC, BUT PERHAPS OF INTEREST…
Vance Cooperative Extension offers a top knotch Parent Education program. The next round of classes starts in February. For info., contact Vickie Jones at 252-438-8188.