September 2024 Newsletter-Granville County Center

On August 17th our Popshots 4-H Club headed to Ellerbe, NC to compete in the Regional Shooting Sports Tournament . Youth from this event who place in the top 3 of their division advance to states on September 12th. We are so proud of all the hard work each youth put in to get to this competition!

**- Advances to States

Seniors:
Kaylee Overby – Archery and Pistol
**Connor Landon- Air Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun
**Reagan Owens- Muzzleloader
**Abigail Shaeffer- Muzzleloader, Air Rifle, Rifle
**Trevor Weary- Shotgun
**Caleb Watkins- Shotgun
**Peyton Hight- Shotgun
**Daniel Taylor- Shotgun
Averi Prothero- Shotgun, Muzzleloader
Ethan Goss- Shotgun
Jackson West- Shotgun
Jesus Gutierrez-Duran- Shotgun

Juniors:
Declan Choate- Shotgun, Rifle
Brady Lloyd- Rifle
Easton Hymiller- Rifle, Archery
**Kipton Hymiller- Muzzleloader, Rifle, Archery
**Lillian Shaeffer- Rifle, Archery
**Kaeden Jones- Rifle
**Levi Jones- Rifle
**Amanda Wilson- Rifle
**JD Wilson- Rifle, Shotgun
Cullen Hight- Shotgun
Ronan Weary- Shotgun
**Mason Wilkins- Shotgun
Josiah Altieri- Shotgun
Lucas Williams- Shotgun
**Easton Hymiller- Shotgun
JD Wilson- Shotgun
**Mason Wilkins- Archery

Come out and join us for a great day of learning. The 2024 Tri-County Pasture and Livestock Management Field Day rotates into Orange County this year. We have a full day of terrific pasture and livestock topics lined up for you. No matter what species you raise, you’ll find something useful at this field day. We will be at Gates Family Farm in northern Orange County. Registration for this FREE event begins at 8:30 a.m. with the program starting at 9 a.m. We will rotate through 2 stations in the morning and the other 2 stations after lunch. We should conclude around 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided to those who register. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair if standing for long periods of time is difficult and for use during lunch. We’ll also provide snacks and water so everyone can stay hydrated. It is late September, after all. Topics include Fire Ants in Pastures; Fencing; Weeds and Herbicide Use; and Livestock Handling Facilities. Agribusiness vendors will have booths on site to help you with services and products. Register here by September 20 for this great educational event. Pesticide and Animal Waste credits are pending. Register at: go.ncsu.edu/2024-tri-county-field-day

The run/walk project will select 10 athletes per cycle (September to April) to represent the team in athletic events. These athletes will receive a stipend to be used for registration and swag, and the deadline to apply is October 1st. The goal is to have a mix of folks with and without agricultural backgrounds, different locations in the state, and diverse experience levels. Hence, there is a spot for you whether you recently started walking to adopt a healthier lifestyle or are an experienced athlete. For more information, visit the website: Team Beef North Carolina Run/Walk Project

Field Days are a useful tool in the Field Crops Program to share new research and get farmers excited about up and coming technology, management strategies, and university based recommendations. This year, N.C. Cooperative Extension hosted the Northern Piedmont Grains Field Day in partnership with NCDA&CS Oxford Tobacco Research Station. NC State faculty Drs. Rachel Vann, Ron Heiniger, David Suchoff, Charles Cahoon, LeAnn Lux, and OVT Director Ryan Heiniger did presentations on the research in the field at the station, as well as current issues that have been impacting growers this year. Dr. Heiniger in particular had a staggering demonstration on how drought conditions have impacted corn, and what we can learn from this unprecedented season. These types of impactful educational programs are very hands-on, and allow growers to see real life situations where management practices have been applied. Sponsors for the event were also present, and had tables set up to network with the attending growers. Attendees were also surprised with an impromptu spray drone demonstration from one of the program sponsors - White Ridge Ag.

Join us for our 10-week, twice a week Bingocize class at the South Granville Senior Center. Bingocize strategically combines the game of bingo, exercise, and health education. Trained lay leaders will teach twice a week workshops that focus on falls prevention. Groups of participants play Bingocize® twice per week, with each 45-60 minute session consisting of exercises (range of motion, balance, muscle strengthening, and endurance exercises) and/or health education questions. Prizes and participant materials will be available.

Tired of making up the same old recipes in your kitchen and looking for some inspiration? Are you wanting to expand your culinary skills and impress your family and friends with delicious food? If this sounds like you, then get ready for a mouthwatering virtual and free cooking series—"Get the Dish!" This exciting webinar series is brought to you by Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educators from multiple states across the U.S., while you are able to join from the comfort of your own kitchen or location, as we bring new topics to your screen. Mark your calendars and get your aprons ready! “Get the Dish!” will take place each week Tuesday from 2 PM to 3 PM Eastern Time, starting September 24th and going through November 19th. Please visit this link to register: https://bit.ly/Dish24

We have developed new partnerships with Working Landscapes/ByWay Foods out of Warrenton, N.C. who partners with local farmers and distributes the produce boxes to food banks, food pantries, and other distributors such as schools and institutions. Food Lion of Hilltop Village also participates in the Farm to Fridge program donating weekly from their produce section. We attended their “rebranding” event this month.

Almost 2,000 pounds of food and many dozen eggs have been donated in the month of August.

On Saturday, Aug 24, 2024, 389 people, give or take a few, came out to the pop-up Farmers market, which is a partnership between Strong Arm Baking Co, the Downtown Oxford Economic Development office, and the NC Cooperative Extension. We had 7 vendors with a variety of agricultural products from Granville County including USDA grass fed beef, goat milk soap, pottery, microgreens, plants, mushrooms, produce, and fresh cut flowers.

Mark your calendars for Sep 21, 2024 from 7:30 to 12 NOON for the next pop-up market. Make it a fun-filled day of local markets and the Creedmoor Music Festival. Hope to see you there!