GARDEN PATH NEWSLETTER, AUGUST EDITION
The latest issue of our gardening newsletter is available for download from this link. As usual, your local Extension Master Gardener Volunteers have included lots of timely tips, plant suggestions, and much more.
GARDENING CLASSES, VANCE CO REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET
- Aug 10, 10 am, Good Bugs for Your Garden – Learn how to attract and conserve beneficial insects
- Aug 24, 11 am, Garden Photography – Learn how to take beautiful photos with the camera you have, even your cell phone!
- Aug 27, 11 am, Fall Lawn Care Update – Take steps now for a great lawn next spring.
- …and more to come!
IT’S PEAK SEASON AT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKET OR FARM STAND!
Be certain to visit your local farmers market or farm stand soon to enjoy the freshest and tastiest locally grown produce! It’s peak season for many crops including sweet corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, green beans, okra, and more! The Warren County Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 8 am to noon in the BB&T parking lot in downtown Warrenton (corner of Bragg & E. Macon). The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open Wed & Sat, 7:30 am to 1 pm (210 Southpark Dr., Henderson). You might even find a surprise or two like farm fresh eggs, local grass fed beef, or even fresh-caught NC shrimp!
INTRO TO FARM-SCALE VERMICOMPOSTING
Aug 31, 8:30 am to noon, $25, NCSU Beef Education Unit in Raleigh. Info at http://go.ncsu.edu/farm-vermicompost.
FOOD SAFETY FORUM
12th annual Food Safety Forum, sponsored by the NC Commissioner of Agriculture. Aug 16, 9 am to 12:30 pm, NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Details including registration information available at http://www.ncagr.gov/ncfoodsafetyforum/index.htm
COMPLIMENTARY FARM SAFETY REVIEW AVAILABLE IN VANCE AND WARREN COUNTIES
Farming is a dangerous occupation, but we can help you create a safer working environment. Give us a call to set up a free (and NON-regulatory!) safety review. We will conduct an in-depth review of all your equipment and work areas, and make recommendations on how to improve safety for yourself, your family and your employees.
VGCC HOSTING PROGRAM ON INDUSTRIAL HEMP
Although it is anticipated that commercial production of this crop in NC is still a few years down the road, farmers may be interested in getting up-to-speed on the potential of industrial hemp. Thus, VGCC will be hosting an educational program on the topic. The dates are 8/9 (Granville Expo Center), 8/30 (Franklin Campus), 9/8 (Warren Armory/Civic Center) and 9/27 (VGCC Civic Center at main campus in Vance). For more information, contact Gail Clark at VGCC (252-738-3385).