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Clay County Center
 
Newsletter | April 2023
 
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Agriculture
Free Soil Test Kits Now Available
Get your free soil test kits from April 1 - November 15. Stop by our office to pick yours up today!
Family & Consumer Sciences
Free Pressure Canner Testing
When was the last time your pressure canner was tested? Yearly testing of the pressure gauge ensures that your canner is safe to use.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Master Gardeners
Challenging the Conventiona Wisdome About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy to spot and have a reputation for being cool beneficial insects, helping to dispatch garden pests. But what if I told you I have an annual early spring ritual where I devote time to purposely removing and destroying praying mantid egg cases from my pollinator garden?
 
4-H & Youth Development
4-H Fruit Plant Sale Pick Up
If you ordered fruit plants from Clay County 4-H, your order will be available for pick on April 5 from 10 AM-4PM at the Clay County Extension Office, located at 25 Riverside Circle, Hayesville.

 
Recruiting 4-H Horse Program Stewards
We are looking for new 4-H Horse Program Stewards! Stewards serve in a role that helps interpret the rules and regulations of our program for 4-H members, volunteer leaders, parents, and show management.

 
 
More Extension News & Updates
Homegrown: Planting Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape
Vegetable Gardening: A Beginners Guide
Vegetable gardening is becoming more popular—both as a pastime and a food source. We experience satisfaction in planting a seed or transplant, watching it grow to maturity, and harvesting the fruits of our labors. In addition, vegetable gardening offers a good source of exercise, with the added benefits of healthy snacks and food for the table. <<Click Here for the Full Publication>>
Upcoming Area Classes
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Clay County Center agents are always available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

There are several ways in which you can request the assistance of an agent:


  1. Complete the online agent assist form
  2. Give us a call at (828) 389-6305
  3. Stop by our office at 25 Riverside Circle, Suite 2, Hayesville, NC (Old health department building below the library)
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25 Riverside Cir
Hayesville, NC 28904
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