Agriculture Taking Over the Farm | NC Farm School Stories Many young folk leave their rural homes in pursuit of higher education and new found opportunities.
Noah Miller was no different as he set off for college to study sustainability, which then led him even farther away, as far as Thailand, half way across the world to work and travel. Eventually home came calling, and Noah found his way back to Stony Point, North Carolina.
Radon Awareness Month Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of 21,000 Americans each year? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms when uranium in the earth’s surface begins to breakdown. Radon is all around us and normally isn’t a problem. However, if your home is sitting on soil that is emitting high amounts of radon gas, you and your family could be at risk.
Yes, it’s cold. Much less happening in the garden. But it’s also a reflective time of year, and this is the best time of year to evaluate and plan. Think about what went well in 2022, and what you want to work on or change. What piques your palate, and how can you help those plants to thrive?
4-H & Youth Development Fruit Plant Sale Clay County 4-H will begin accepting orders for it's annual fruit plant sale on Feb. 1. Orders are due by March 15. Funds raised will help us continue our outreach programming to the youth of Clay County.
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