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Clay County Center
 
Newsletter | June 2024
 
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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!
Clay County Farmers Market - Opening Day a Hit
Scheduled to begin on May 16 and run through October 31, the market will operate every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Clay County Recreation Park in front of the Black and Gold Center, located at 333 Ball Park Dr, Hayesville.
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.
 
June is National Dairy Month!
June is National Dairy Month. Our dairy farmers work 365 days a year to bring us one of nature’s most nutritious foods.
 
 
 
 
Master Gardeners
A Peony for your Thoughts
If you were fortunate enough to attend the Extension Master Gardener Sale, you might have seen pots of peonies for $25! With all the beauty to plant, why would anyone choose a peony at that price?
 
 
 
More Extension News & Updates
Homegrown: Leaves of Three, Let it Be: How to Identify Poison Ivy
Western NC Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, & Herbs
Western North Carolina is a wonderful place to garden. Almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully provided you choose appropriate varieties and plant at the right time of year. The climate, the season, and potential pests all affect the selection of what and when to plant. <<Click Here for the Full Publication>>
How to Identify Bumble Bees
Learn how to identify Bumble Bees using this guide from the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas and the Xerces Society
<<For more info and to register, click here>>



The Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee has invited residents of Clay County to participate in this contest. Here is a great article from West Virginia Extension to help you grow great pumpkins!
Our neighbors in Georgia are hosting a Field Day & Farm Tour at the UGA Experitment Station in Blairsville and invite anyone interested to come check it out!
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25 Riverside Cir
Hayesville, NC 28904
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