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CATAWBA COUNTY CENTER
We Are Here to Serve You!
828-465-8240 or Email our Staff
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Be sure to go down to the bottom of your email and click "[Message clipped] View entire message" so you don't miss out on some important info at the end of the newsletter!
Sometimes we save the best for last!!
*Links to registration, emails and more information are in red*
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SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES
Cattlemen's Meeting - September 10
Beekeepers Meeting - September 16
Local Foods Cooking Classes - September 18, Hickory Soup Kitchen
Coming up:
Planting Native Shrubs and Plant/Seed Swap, October 19
Fall Food Preservation - October 22 or 29
Thursdays in October - Backyard Livestock Basics - Lincoln Co. Ext.
November 19 - Farm City Banquet
Visit NC App https://visitncfarmstoday.com
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Thanks to all who attended our 4-H Open House and if you missed it, give us a call for 4-H information
828-465-8240
We explored the dynamic 4-H clubs, enjoyed exciting activities, and had some ice cream. We shared the many opportunities available in 4-H all year long. Discovered how to join a club and even how to start a new club. Our state project book winners were recognized. It was a fun evening!
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Poultry Club
Catawba County 4-H is excited to announce the launch of its new Poultry Club and is currently welcoming new members. The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Ag Resources Center. Through hands-on activities, the Poultry Club introduces youth to Poultry Science, covering everything from embryology stages to adult bird care. Every summer, the club sends teams to compete in the Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging competitions at NC State. The club is open to youth ages 5-18.
For more information, contact leaders Robyn Townsend at robyn.townsend@live.com, Tabitha Yates, or
Leah Livingston.
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Summer Spark Survey
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Spark workshops. We hope your family enjoyed the programs and the summer learning experience sparked some new interests. Please take a few minutes to complete the summer evaluation. Your response will help us gather information to use for Extension reports and to help us improve our programs in the future. Those who complete the evaluation will be entered into a drawing and a prize will be given to our drawing winner.
Take the Survey!
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Catawba Valley
Cattlemen’s Association
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
6:00 pm
Location: Mitchem’s Farm C3, 7868 Hallman Mill Rd, Vale, NC 28168 **Bring a chair**
6:45 pm: Short Business Meeting
7:00 pm Program: Mitchem's Farm 3C
6:00 pm Hamburger Meal
6:45 pm Business Meeting: Amber Yang, President and Dr. Greg Whitener, Treasurer
7:00 pm Speaker: Mitchem’s Farm 3C
8:00 pm Meeting adjourned
2nd Annual CVCA Bull Breeding Soundness Exam & Hoof Trimming Day October 4th in Lawndale, NC. $55 per BSE, $100 per hoof trimming or $110 for both services. Call the Extension Office, 828-465-8240 for an appointment slot.
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Lost Arts Program Schedule September- November
Meeting the 4th Thursday of the month at the NC Cooperative Extension Center- Catawba County. If you're interested in learning more about growing and raising food, food preservation, bread making, cheese making, and learning about how to make the most of what nature has to offer, then join us for this monthly club.
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Catawba County Youth Council
Now Accepting Application for New Students
9th - 11th Graders
Want to sharpen your leadership skills, learn more about local issues, and get involved in volunteer projects?
Picture: Youth Council Holiday Community Service Project, 2023
High school students are invited to apply to be part of the Catawba County Youth Council. The council meets monthly on the 2nd Monday night of the month with most meetings at the Agricultural Resources Center. The council is comprised of high school students from throughout the county that serve as representatives of their school. Homeschool, private school, and public school students are all welcome to apply with space to accept 30 students for council appointment. This year the council will focus on learning more about the role of non-profit agencies in area.
Catawba County Youth Council is a collaborative effort offered by Cooperative Extension - 4-H, United Way,
and Catawba County Government.
Deadline to apply to Youth Council is October 11. For more information, contact Holly Ellwanger or Donna Mull at Cooperative Extension.
Click for the Application
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Catawba Valley Beekeepers Meeting
Monday, September 16 at 7pm
This month's presenter is Brandon Simmons and will talk to the club about Queen Honey Bee artificial insemination.
Monthly meetings are held at the Catawba County Extension Office,1175 South Brady Avenue, 1st Floor, Newton, NC 28658
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Local Foods Cooking Class
Learn to make healthy and easy meals with local foods.
Classes will be 9/18, 10/16 alternating between NC Cooperative Extension office in Newton and the Hickory Soup Kitchen.
Tickets are $10 per class & include a demonstration of 3 recipes, samples and a $10 bag of produce.
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Fall Food Preservation
Learn some food preservation basics with a hands-on workshop, perfect for Fall. We will talk about making fruit butters and food preservation safety, as we work through making Apple Butter.
The small group workshop will allow participants to get involved in making their own jar of Apple Butter to enjoy later at home.
Cost: $10, pre-payment required.
Location: Agricultural Resources Center.
Choose the workshop time/day to fit your schedule and pre-register online:
Tuesday, Oct 22 - 5:30-7:30 p.m. OR
Tuesday, Oct 29 - 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Register and payment due by October 15
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Backyard Livestock Basics
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Planting Native Shrubs and Plant/Seed Swap
October 19, 2pm
at Hickory Public Library, Patrick Beaver
375 3rd St. NE, Hickory
open closer to date.
Native Shrubs can be a beautiful, resilient and environmentally sustainable addition to your landscape. They are easy to grow and a host to pollinators and beneficial insects.
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Hickory Farmers Market is looking for a new Market Manager
The Hickory Farmers Market is looking for a new market manager who is has exceptional people skills. is well organized and passionate about local foods. This position offers a competitive salary for a year-round, 25 hour work week.
Click here for the job posting and application!
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Farm City Banquet
Farmland Preservation
November 19, Tuesday, 6-9pm.
The Main City Cellar 332 1st Ave. SW. Hickory, NC
Tickets $25.
Farm City Week has been observed nationally since 1955 to increase understanding between agricultural and urban communities.
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Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination statement North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran's status. In addition, the two Universities welcome all person without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Ca tawba County Extension Director at (828) 465-8240 or in person at the County Extension Office at least 14 days prior to the event.
Las universidades NC State y NC A & T están comprometidas colectivamente a llevar a cabo acciones positivas para asegurar la igualdad de oportunidades y prohibir la discriminación y el acoso independientemente de la raza, el color de la piel, el país deorigen, la religión, la ideología política, el estado civil y situación familiar, el sexo, la edad, la condición de veterano de guerra, la identidad sexual, la orientación sexual, la información genética o la discapacidad de la persona. Colaboración entre las Universidades NC State y NC A & T, el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, y los gobiernos locales. Las personas con discapacidades y las personas con dominio limitado del inglés pueden solicitar adaptaciones para participar comunicándose con el Director de Extensión del Condado de Catawba (828) 465-8240 or o personalmente en la Oficina de Extensión del Condado al menos 14 días antes al evento. Yog hais tias koj xav tau kev txhais lus Hmoob, thov hu rau peb tus extension thawj coj, George Place, ua ntej nws thiaj li yuav nrhiav tau kev pab koj. Nws tus xov tooj yog 828-465-8240. Ua tsaug.
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Contact:
Catawba County Cooperative Extension
Agricultural Resources Center, Newton, NC 28658
828-465-8240
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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.
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