Newsletter | December 2023

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Newsletter | December 2023

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Agriculture
Farming as a Young Family
At the edge of the Appalachian Mountains far from the bustle of urban life, Jen Butler and her family have carved out a hidden holler, Hidden Holler Farm. However hidden as it may seem, when visitors work their way down the long driveway, curious animals and watchful Pyrenees dogs quickly alert the Butlers of your arrival.

Selecting the Perfect Christmas Tree
Selecting the "perfect" Christmas tree for your home can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for the entire family. Decorating and displaying a real Christmas tree is a tradition followed by generations of families. Christmas trees are grown in almost every county in North Carolina.

Family & Consumer Sciences
Extension Empowers Hayesville High School Ag Program With Grant for Gardening Initiatives
In a significant stride towards fostering community well-being and sustainable living, the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center proudly announces its successful acquisition of a $700 grant for the Hayesville High School Agriculture program.

Building a Gingerbread House
The Holidays are here again and one past time that is enjoyed by many is building a gingerbread house. Check out these tips to build the best gingerbread house yet!

Holiday Decorating with Fresh Greenery
Decorating the house with fresh greenery is one of the oldest winter holiday traditions. Evergreens have been a part of winter festivals since ancient times. Evergreens are used to represent everlasting life and hope for the return of spring.

Master Gardeners
Bulbs

I am sitting at my window looking at my rain gauge mounting its way above two inches. Oh, this gloomy day brightens my heart! Just think of how that cement-like soil will now yield to gentle pressure. It is not too late to do some planting especially bonny spring-flowering bulbs that greet the new season with such lavish splendor.

More Extension News & Updates

Homegrown: Discover North Carolina Christmas Trees

Wildfire Resources in North Carolina

At the time of publishing this post on November 21, 2023, North Carolina is finally receiving some much-needed rain to end a dry spell that had the unfortunate timing to coincide with the seasonal leaf fall in the mountains. Those dry leaves acted as fuel for wildfires and over the past few weeks wildfires have burned thousands of acres in the mountains like the Poplar Drive Fire which destroyed multiple homes in Henderson County, and the Collett Ridge Fire which has burned over 5,500 acres. >>Click here for more info

Extension holds ServSafe Certification Class

Last month, Kim Terrell, FCS Agent for Clay County, conducted a ServSafe Certification class. Restaurant managers are required to acquire this certification to ensure that health standards are met. This class is currently the only one available within a 60-mile radius. If you're interested in future ServSafe classes, feel free to contact Kim Terrell at (828) 389-6305.

Upcoming Area Classes

Growing Christmas Trees 101 - December 4

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University works in tandem, along with federal, state, and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

N.C. Cooperative Extension - Clay County Center
25 Riverside Cir
Hayesville, NC 28904
United States

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