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Congratulations to Andrea Sherrill for receiving the Innovation in Programming award at the National Family and Consumer Sciences Association Conference!
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
So Easy to Preserve Canning Books for sale, $25
Great gift idea!
ROW CROPS NEWS
Are you a farmer interested in working with N.C. Cooperative Extension to conduct research on your farm?
Listen to this podcast where Agricultural Agents Jacob Morgan and Jenny Carleo discuss what is involved and how it can benefit you. Here are a few things to consider about participating in on-farm research trials with NC State:
Communication – Agents and Specialists appreciate two-way communication between NC State and the farmer. Be sure to ask questions, keep us informed of any field conditions, timeline or equipment changes. Let us know what your own goals are for the project.
Participation –
Attend Extension meetings and workshops, share your input with others. One of the best things about on-farm research is the farmer-to-farmer education. If you are participating in Extension meetings, leadership roles or research trials, know that other farmers want to hear from you about your experiences and what you’ve learned along the way.
Cooperation – Be patient with the research process. Consider the time spent as an investment in your future. When it comes to research, the quality of the data is a higher priority than efficiency of the work. It will always take some extra time to conduct research, which requires patience from everyone involved. Taking the time to do things correctly can greatly affect the quality of the results, which can ultimately affect your bottom-line for years to come.
Benefits to you – There are some added benefits to your farm from participation. You’ll get more frequent contact and the chance to meet with your
Agent or Specialist one-on-one. We have eyes directly on your crops and can often spot concerns early enough to control them. Typically you will receive some materials at no cost that will be used in the project, just as seed or chemicals that have been purchased or donated specifically for testing.
More information – Results of the 2020-2021 Soybean On-Farm Trial Program directed by Dr. Rachel Vann and the NC Soybean Producers Association. If you are interested in collaborating with us on a research project please reach out to your County Agent and let us know. We want to hear from you!
Reminder - Soil testing is free April 1 - November 30.
December 1 - March 31 there is a $4 per box diagnostic fee.
The
Visit NC Farms app team is investing $400,000 in grant funds to market and promote specialty crops grown with the goal to help increase your direct-to-consumer farm sales. Is this program working? Are you seeing impacts? What is the value of our progress so far? Reporting impacts and progress from individual growers, producers and contributors to the specialty crop industry in the state is a priority. By participating in this quick
survey, you will be supporting your farm, the agriculture industry and the potential to secure future marketing funds. If you're supporting growers and producers, please share this survey in your networks.
The Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education at North Carolina A&T State University is offering two grant opportunities.
With generous support from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, grants are available to pay for farmers to attend the 2023 & 2024 N.C. Agritourism Networking AssociationConference. The 2023 Farm Tour & Conference is scheduled for February 20-21 in the Charlotte area.
In addition, minigrants of $240 will assist small farmers with work on the farm or items purchased to promote value-added or agritourism. There is a preference to former tobacco growers and minority farmers, yet not limited to the aforementioned farmers. Scholarships and minigrants will be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis.
DAIRY NEWS
LIVESTOCK NEWS
4-H NEWS
National 4-H Week is October 2-8 so we wanted to reintroduce you to what 4-H is! 4-H is
America’s & NC’s largest youth development organization delivered by Cooperative Extension, which is a network of over 100 public universities called Land Grant Universities. NC State and NC A&T are our land grant universities. The basis of 4-H is a group of youth led by a caring adult to develop life skills through learning by doing.
4-H began in 1902 when AB Graham started Tomato and Corn clubs in Clark County, Ohio. NC got our first Tomato & Corn club in 1909, and by 1912 they became known as 4-H clubs. There are nearly 6 million 4-H’ers in every county and parish across the country who have a commitment to bettering themselves and their world. 4-H Youth experience programs in STEM, citizenship, healthy living, and more through community clubs, in-school and afterschool programming, and 4-H camps – all of which are offered in Iredell County!
HORTICULTURE NEWS
Home Horticulture Calendar
OCTOBER
Core lawns and overseed by mid month
Take soil samples from vegetable garden
Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and pansies
Start salad vegetables in a cold frame to enjoy all winter
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide to established lawns to control chickweed
Remove rotten fruit from trees and vines
Plant pansies early for best flowering in winter and
spring
Move houseplants indoors before temperatures dip below 45 degrees
Plant spring flowering bulbs in late October
CONTINUE TO CATCH EXTENSION ON WAME
Extension has daily slots on the local radio station, WAME
92.9FM/550AM!
Check them out at 6:40am and 6:40pm
Mondays- Kelly Pierce for 4-H/Youth Development
Tuesdays- Andrea Sherrill for Family & Consumer Science
Wednesdays- Melinda Roberts for Horticulture
Thursdays- Laura Elmore and Jenny Carleo for Crops and Livestock
Fridays- Nancy Keith, Dairy and
Extension Director News
NC Cooperative Extension Iredell County Center 444 Bristol Drive Statesville NC 28677 704-873-0507
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
