July 2024 Extension Activities

JULY ACTIVITIES

Broiler Project Chick Pick Up - July 2

Cattlemen's Meeting - July 9
Beekeepers Meeting - July 15
Local Foods Cooking Classes - July 17 - Hickory Soup Kitchen
Preservation Class - July 24 - Iredell County

July 4 - Office Closed for Holiday

Coming next month...

Safe Pates Course- August 5 & 6, Wilkesboro Extension Office

Visit NC App https://visitncfarmstoday.com/

Local Food Guide catawbacountyfood.com

District Activity Day Winners

In June, 4-H'ers traveled to Scotland County to take part in the South Central District Activity Day. Youth worked hard and perfected their presentations for the district competition. We're excited to announce that every participant from Catawba County returned home with either a silver or gold medal. The gold and silver winners have the opportunity to advance to the state presentation competition. We eagerly anticipate witnessing our Catawba County 4-H participants shine as they compete in Raleigh for the state competition on July 23rd.

Pressure Canner Testing

Many families will be preserving fresh garden produce during the summer months. If you will be canning, it is recommended to have your pressure canner tested each year to make sure the gauge is working properly. Did you know that Cooperative Extension provides FREE testing of your pressure canner gauge? To schedule a time to have your canner tested, contact Donna Mull at Cooperative Extension. You can also drop off the lid at the Extension Office and pick it up at a later time. The office is located on the 2nd floor of the Ag Resources Center in Newton. You should also check the rubber gasket to make sure it is still soft and not cracked to ensure a good seal and replace worn out gaskets as needed.

You can also Contact Donna Mull at the Extension Office for any canning and food preservation related questions at Donna_mull@ncsu.edu or
828-465-8240.

4-H SUMMER SPARK

4-H'ers have been busy exploring and learning as part of our Summer Spark program. If you haven't joined us yet, don't worry - we're still accepting registrations and have some awesome programs lined up. Our hands-on approach ensures a fun and engaging experience for kids aged 5 and up. Hurry and sign up because space is limited. Even if you're not in 4-H, you can still register, but you will need to complete a 4-H enrollment along with your registration. You can find the complete schedule on the Cooperative Extension website and the Google registration form.

Below are a few class offerings coming up in July and August.
- Farm to Table: July 9-11
- Animal Science: July 16 - July 17
- Aerospace Adventure: July 30- Aug. 1
- Mighty Pollinators: August 5, August 8, and August 9

Don't miss out - register now to secure your spot! Can't wait to have you join us!

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