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CLAY COUNTY CENTER

OCTOBER 2024 NEWSLETTER


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                                     County-Specific Information

NC DISASTER INFORMATION
FRSAN-NC RESOURCES DIRECTORY
HELPING THOSE AFFECTED BY HELENE
AGRICULTURE NEWS

Floodwater Effects on Gardens & Soil

Floodwaters that will be coming in from our river, streams, and lake will likely bring in with them contaminants that will cause the vegetables, herbs, and fruits growing there to be unusable as well as impact the soil that you use to grow in. Here are some articles to help you know what is safe, what to toss, and how to move forward after the flood waters have receded.

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4- H & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NEWS

National 4-H Week Is Coming, October 6-12 ,2024

National 4-H Week is coming soon.  Are you ready? The National 4-H Council will make a surprise announcement during that week.

This is an opportunity for counties to market their 4-H program in their counties and grow the interest of new families. 4-H Clubs and members can share their love of 4-H will also help recruit new members during this time.

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Clay on the Fly 4-H Fly-Fishing Club Hits a Home Run at Gunner’s Ranch!

The Clay on the Fly 4-H Fly-Fishing Club recently enjoyed an exhilarating day of fishing, thanks to the generous hospitality of Jan and Joe Griggs at Gunner’s Ranch. The event was a hit from the moment the first cast was made, with members reeling in catfish at a rapid pace. The excitement was palpable as participants struggled to keep track of the ever-growing catch.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE NEWS

Food Safety During Power Outage


*Prepare for keeping your food safe during loss of power: https://www.foodsafety.gov/.../food-safety-in-disaster-or...

* Keep doors closed as much as possible on your refrigerator and freezers. Here is a chart to know what is safe to keep and what needs to be discarded: https://www.foodsafety.gov/.../food-safety-during-power...

MASTER GARDENER NEWS

What’s Fashionable in Landscape

My daughter attended the Southern Living Design House near Charleston last
week—how to live on a budget of $3 to $5+ million! The landscaping was one thing in particular that caught her eye. Instead of the lush formalness of her neighborhood on Daniel Island, this tiny development opted for sparse, natural, and wild plantings especially grasses, even though the budget allowed for more. This is the trend in landscaping reflected by design venues, like the Philadelphia Flower Show, which is the largest and longest-running horticultural event in the United States. There is a movement toward rewilding and garden sustainability. Informal and wild plant pairings create a natural, less structured look with pollinator-friendly plants that will prove more resilient to future climate change. Even though following trends may not be your cup of tea, native plants have so many attributes that they are difficult to ignore. As this is the perfect time for planning next year’s gardens, here are a few native grasses to consider.n a block from the panel on the right side.

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OTHER EXTENSION NEWS

Fall 2024 (August-December) Pesticide Safety Schools

The fall 2024 Pesticide Safety Schools are available to those seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. To register for a school, please follow one of the links below.  You can either print out a form to be mailed with a school payment or go online to register for a school.

 

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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 - Clay County Center, 25 Riverside Cir, Hayesville, NC 28904, United States
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