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Chatham County
Livestock & Forages Newsletter |
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Here's what's waiting for you in this newsletter
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Ag Venture Grant (Applications Open)
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Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series
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FREE Flu Vaccine to Farmers & Workers
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Chatham Farm Days Forever Event
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Sheep Producers Association Meeting
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Free Soil Testing Deadline
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Raising & Breeding Standard Bred Turkey Workshop
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Hurricane Helene Support
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Respirator Fit Testing
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Alamance Poultry Processing Workshop
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Livestock Association Meeting
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NC Farm School
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Preparing Your Horse for Winter Weather Workshop
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Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Workshop & Tour
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NC AgVentures Farm Grant |
FREE Resource |
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NC AgVentures is an NC State Extension grant program that provides grants to family farms, and local non-profit community organizations to develop agricultural projects which will increase farm profits. This is a great opportunity for any producer who is thinking of diversifying, improving, or expanding their operation.
There are two grant options:
The first option is a Farmer Grant for independent family farms with an established farm operation. Some previously approved projects have included the purchase of equipment that will cut labor costs, constructing a farm store or produce packing shed, or kitchen equipment for preparing value-added products. The grant funds cannot be used to purchase land or animals.
The second grant option is a Community Grant for local non-profit community organizations and government organizations that work with local farms. Some examples would include a Farmers Market that could use the funds to expand the market or purchase SNAP equipment for sales, a Livestock Association could use the award to purchase portable cattle handling equipment to be rented by farm members.
Highlights for both grants:
- Awards up to $8000
- Grant awards are taxable income
- Grant recipients provide 15% of the total project cost (cash, not in-kind)
- Grant applicants must work with an Extension Agent on the project proposals for farm grants
- Grant recipients should have insurance that will cover the activities of the grant project.
- Grant recipients will be asked to provide two project reports that include receipts and photos to document grant project expenditures.
- All applications must be submitted through the online application submission portal.
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Free Flu Shots to Chatham County Farmers |
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The Chatham County Public Health Department is providing FREE flu shots for farmers in Chatham County. Be sure to call and schedule your appointment today, and remember to mention that you are a Chatham County farmer. Alternatively, you can print the flyer and bring it with you to the health department. |
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Chatham Farm Days Forever
Chatham County Farmland Preservation Program
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Please join us for a daylong workshop on farmland preservation, farmland will and estate planning, conservation management, and more.
When:
Thursday, Dec. 5,
Time:
8 am. to 3 pm
Where:
Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center,
1192 US Hwy 64 W Business,
Pittsboro, NC, 27312.
Event is free but registration required.
Seating is limited. Lunch provided for all registrants.
Contact: Andrew Waters,
Farmland Preservation Coordinator, at
andrew.waters@chathamcountync.gov
919-545-8447
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NC Sheep Producers Association Meeting |
Saturday, December 14th from 9am-3pm |
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Join other sheep producers for a fun day of fellowship and education. Bring the whole family.
Everyone is welcome!!!
(You don’t have to be a NCSPA member or even own sheep to attend)
Registration
$10 per person or $20 per family (to cover refreshments and lunch)
Register online by Dec 1st at ncsheep.com
Phone: 828-320-4775
Agenda
- 8:30 – 8:55 a.m.: Registration
- 9:00 – 9:05 a.m.: Welcome, Susan Proctor, NCSPA President
- 9:05 – Noon:
- Grazing Management with Drought in Mind (Eddy Labus, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist for National Center for Appropriate Technology)
- Drought Related Disease Management (Dr. Michelle Bouchey, NCDA Emergency Programs Veterinarian)
- Industry and Extension Updates
- 12:00 p.m.: Lunch
- 12:30 p.m.: NCSPA Business Meeting
- Elections
- Presentation of NCSPA Shepherd’s Award
- Concurrent Session Options (2 sessions, 3 options each):
- 1:00-2:00 p.m.: Concurrent Session 1
- 2:00-3:00 p.m.: Concurrent Session 2
- Wool Marketing
- Troubleshooting Electric Fence
- Livestock Guardian Animals
- 3:00 p.m.: Adjourn
More info and online registration at:NCSheep.com |
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Shared by:
Livestock Conservancy in Chatham |
Raising & Breeding Standard Bred Turkey Workshop |
Knoxville, TN |
Calling all turkey fans! Whether raising birds for the holiday market or trying to breed your own quality stock, this is the workshop you should not miss. Learn from experts on how to breed, raise, and market standard bred turkeys. Following the class there will be a traditional table judging of show birds giving the class a unique opportunity to understand what judges look for in fine birds.
- Where: The Dixie Classic Poultry Show, Chilhowie Park & Exposition Center, Knoxville, TN
- When: Saturday, December 7th from 8am to 12 pm
- Cost: $25 per person. Limited space available.
For more information and registration, visit The Livestock Conservancy's Training Page or contact info@livestockconservancy.org
This workshop is made possible through a collaboration of The Livestock Conservancy, The American Turkey Association, and the Tennessee Valley Poultry Club. |
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Hurricane Helene Relief |
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How you can help! |
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Farmers in Western North Carolina are still recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, which brought severe flooding that destroyed hay stores and left many farmers without hay for the winter. NC State Extension, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, has been coordinating efforts to provide hay and supplies to affected farms. Distribution sites have already been set up to house and distribute the collected hay and supplies directly to farmers in need. To ensure farmers have enough hay to make it through the winter, we are working to stock these sites with hay for longer-term storage. We are also in need of transportation to move hay to the distribution sites and farms. Those wishing to help can contribute by donating hay, supplies, or transportation services.
Give me a call or email to learn more about efforts
and/or how you can help!
dalton_suits@ncsu.edu
(919) 542-8242 |
| Make Donation to Purchase Needed Ag Supplies |
| Click Here to Book Appointment to Donate Supplies |
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Respirator Fit Testing
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 |
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Attention, agricultural workers and safety professionals! Mark your calendars for the Respirator Fit Testing Event on November 27, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (contact for appointment). This event will take place at the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Randolph County Center, where participants can ensure they are properly fitted for respirators, a crucial step in maintaining workplace safety.
For more information or to schedule your appointment, please contact Dalton Suits at (919) 542-8242 or by email at dalton_suits@ncsu.edu
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Alamance County
Poultry Processing Workshop
September 10th, 2024 |
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The Poultry Processing Workshop will take place Alamance Community College, Building F on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Classroom topics on backyard bird basics, poultry processing and regulations will be covered first followed by lunch and then a hands-on opportunity to process broiler chickens in the afternoon. There will be enough chickens available for everyone to process one bird each if interested. |
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Chatham Livestock Association Meeting |
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The Chatham County Livestock Association will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, November 21st, at 7:00pm at Carolina Stockyards in Siler City. Please RSVP online by clicking the button below.
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Learn More & Apply for NC Farm School
2025 Applications Now Open |
Develop your farm plan with access to one-on-one consultations as you need. Experience a State Extension Agriculture network leveraged to help you. Join a community of other established and aspiring Farmers |
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Preparing Your Horse for Winter Weather Workshop |
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Dr. Paul Siciliano (NCSU Horse Extension Specialist) will be giving a presentation “How to Prepare Your Horse For Winter Weather” on November 13th at 6 p.m. at the Granville County Expo Center. This event is FREE and for all ages. Please bring your 4-H horse club if you are able to attend! No pre-registration required!
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Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue
Workshop & Tour |
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Got questions about fescue toxicosis? Want more information on understanding novel endophyte fescues? Then come join us on December 12 to learn more about these and other subjects. We’ll have classroom sessions in the morning, producers testimonies over a great lunch and then travel to local farms to hear the why’s and how’s these producers made the switch to novel endophyte fescue on their operations. Cost is $20 and includes materials and lunch.
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work 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 - Chatham County Center, Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 BUS, Pittsboro, NC 27312, United States
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