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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
November 1, 2022
It's Time to Talk Turkey!

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it so it's time to begin thinking about food safety to avoid any turkey mishaps. All poultry can carry a common type of bacteria known as Salmonella. Properly handling, thawing, cooking and storing your turkey can drastically decrease the risk of causing a food-borne illness.

For tips on proper handling of your Thanksgiving Turkey, read more on our website.
Nickels for Know How Referendum Coming November 17, 2022
Nickels for Know-How was started in 1951 as a voluntary assessment on feed and fertilizer produced and purchased in North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services collects the money from manufacturers of feed and fertilizer. Manufacturers build the cost (15 cents/ton) into the price of their products.
This money is then transferred to the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation where the funds are used to support research, teaching and extension programs at NC State University.

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2023 Almanac Calendars Available!

As a way to say Thank You to our farmer's and clients, we are offering our almanac calendars for 2023.

Come by our office to pick up your calendar while supplies last.

Burke County won second place in the 4-H Educational Exhibit competition at the NC State Fair in October.
Congratulations Burke County!
Firewood Tips

With energy prices high, many homeowners will turn to wood as an economical heating source this winter. Many will cut their own firewood while others must buy what they need. Look for three main things when buying firewood: whether the wood is dry, species of wood, and the quantity being sold for the price. Green wood makes a poor fuel. Splitting will speed drying time, and some species cure faster than others. Oak, while it makes an excellent fuel, dries slower than others. Look for cracks or checks in log ends, as a sign wood is seasoned.

Any wood species will make an acceptable fire, if it is dry, but some have more fuel value per piece, than others. Oak and hickory will last longer and produce more heat than pine. Pine and other lighter woods can be used for kindling and mixed with heavier wood for acceptable heating capabilities.

Firewood vendors sell wood in many different quantity variations. Ricks, racks, truckloads, face cords, bush cords and others. The only official measure is the cord-which is a stacked pile 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet wide. Firewood cut into 16" lengths stacked in 3 rows, is called a bush cord. Each row is called a face cord or rick. Firewood stacked neatly in the bed of a full sized pickup amounts to approximately half a cord.

Wood makes an excellent, economical and environmentally friendly fuel. As long as the species mix, degree of seasoning, and volume of the load are clearly understood by the buyer and seller, firewood benefits everyone.
Many youth and adults are given t-shirts for various activities they have participated in. We all accumulate these and some are hard to part with because they represent something special. Constructing your own t-shirt quilt from these t-shirts will allow to build upon your sewing skills and bind those memories to wrap up in. These t-shirt quilts also make great gifts for others!

For more details or to register go to Evenbrite.

November Lawn & Garden Tips

  • Plant spring flowering bulbs now. Visit our website for more information.
  • Most shrubs do well when planted in the fall.
  • Continue to keep leaves removed from the lawn.
  • Now is a good time to tune up lawn equipment before storing for winter.
  • November is a good time to reapply mulch around trees and shrubs.
  • Clear debris from the vegetable garden to prevent diseases next year.
Farm City Week

This year, National Farm-City Week will be observed from November 16 to 23. This annual event is marked during the week leading to Thanksgiving. It celebrates and recognizes the lucrative partnership between rural and urban communities that make American food safe and generous. People all over the country will celebrate farmers and ranches through educational forums, social media campaigns, and local events. Their contribution complements the economy with jobs and provides rich harvests to feed the population. Farmers also benefit from urban centers. Restaurants, groceries, and producers ensure the expanded use of agricultural products. Whether they provide consumers with food, medicine, or textiles, they also have an economic impact on their cities and rural communities.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FARM-CITY WEEK

1.     Be grateful to the farmers
Farmers are always looking for ways to improve farming practices by providing safe and healthy products. Thank them this week for their work, and offer your help.

2.     Learn more about agriculture
To observe National Farm-City Week wisely, you need to expand your knowledge of farmers, agriculture, and the mutual benefits they get from working with traders in the city. No matter where you live, on the farm, or in the city, the farmer touches your life.

3.     Share the holiday
Make a story about celebrating National Farm-City Week on social media. This way, you can express gratitude to farmers, ranchers, and traders who support them.
 
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.




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