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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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NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES
November 7 - 4-H Leadership Council Meeting
November 12 - Cattlemen's Meeting
November 12 - Master Gardener Winterizing Workday/Wkshp Demo Garden
November 13 or 15 - Seasonal Favorites Cooking
November 16 - 4-H Friendsgiving
November 18 - Beekeepers Meeting/BBQ
November 19 - Farm City Banquet (ticket deadline Nov. 8)
November 20 & 21 - Newton Pesticide Safety School
November 28 & 29 - Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2025 Bee School Registration (starts February 2025)
Visit NC App https://visitncfarmstoday.com
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New 4-H Agent - Lisa Ortiz
Congratulations to Lisa Ortiz who begins her new role as the Catawba County 4-H Agent November 1. Lisa has been the 4-H Program Assistant in Catawba County for almost 2 years. While on staff, she has been managing 4-H Library Lego Robotics, Steps to Health classroom programs, and coordinating Summer Spark. In the last couple of months she has taken on extra duties by traveling with youth to 4-H Camp and Congress and supporting our 4-H clubs. Lisa has a BS degree from Liberty University and previously taught Kindergarten for a few years, before coming to Cooperative Extension. She first encountered 4-H when her daughters joined a 4-H club and attended summer camp. We look forward to seeing 4-H grow in Catawba County with Lisa's leadership!
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Farm City Banquet
Farmland Preservation
November 19, Tuesday, 6-9 pm.
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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We Are Hiring:
Extension Agent, Ag - Horticulture
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Join Catawba County 4-H for First LEGO League Robotics!
Catawba County 4-H is excited to announce the upcoming year of First LEGO League Robotics at the library! For the past three years, we have partnered with the Catawba County Library System to offer this engaging program for 2nd to 4th graders across the county. Participants will have the chance to build, program, and develop teamwork skills, culminating in a presentation for their parents and the community. As part of 4-H, we depend on the support of volunteers to bring our programs to life. Our First LEGO League Robotics volunteers will guide small groups of youth. Priority registration will be given to participants with an approved volunteer. All volunteers are required to complete a background check and register through 4-H Online. If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up using the Google form provided. Register Here!
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4-H Leadership Council Meeting!
Make plans to attend the 4-H Leadership Council meeting on Thursday, November 7, at 5:30 PM at the Ag Resources Center. This meeting will provide an opportunity to meet our new 4-H Agent and gather input from 4-H leaders, club officers, and members as we begin shaping plans for the Catawba County 4-H program. We’ll have pizza available. We hope to see you there. Please let us know here if you plan to attend
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The Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Committee is hosting a Winterizing Workday/ Workshop in the Demonstration Garden at the Catawba County Extension office on Tuesday,
Nov. 12 from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. The workday will include winterizing the ornamental and vegetable gardens and making pollinator habitats. Lori Monroe will lead a workshop on cleaning and sharpening tools from 11:00 a.m. until noon. The public is welcome to join the Master Gardeners for this event.
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Seasonal Favorites Cooking: Winter Squash
Learn how to select and prepare and even get tips for growing some winter squashes. Small group size will allow for hands-on involvement with recipe preparation. You will have the chance to learn some cooking techniques and try a few recipes using different seasonal squashes, such as acorn and butternut. Just think of this workshops as cooking in the kitchen with new friends, along with a taste test. Registration required by Nov. 10. A link will be sent for online payment after you register. Adults and youth welcome! Contact our office, if the registration fee creates a financial hardship (fee waivers available).
Choose the workshop time that works best for you by
registering here
Location: Agricultural Resource Center
Wednesday, Nov. 13 - 5:30-7:30
Friday, Nov 15 - 10:30 -12:30
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Peak Season Soil Testing Update
Peak season soil testing with the fee of $4.00 per sample will begin November 27 and will remain in effect through March 31, 2025. There is no charge for testing outside of those dates.
Free soil test kits are available at the Catawba Extension Office.
Click here for more information
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Foothills Farm School 2025
The Foothills Farm School is an Extension program focusing on the business side of farming. This program is great for beginning farmers and those who feel their farm business is at a crossroads and in need of a new direction. Classes are once a month from February to May and will include class in the morning and farm tours in the afternoon. One goal of the program is to help you produce a business plan. Apply Here
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Catawba Valley
Cattlemen’s Association
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 6:00 pm
Location: ARC
6:45 pm: Short Business Mtg
7:00 pm Program: Dr. Andrew Weaver; Multi-Species Grazing
6:00 pm Hamburger Meal
6:45 pm Business Meeting: Amber Yang, President & Dr. Greg Whitener, Treasurer
7:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Andrew Weaver
Program: Multi-Species Grazing
8:00 pm Meeting adjourned
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Newton Pesticide Safety School
Wed Nov 20 - Thu Nov 21
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Catawba County Center,
1175 S Brady Ave, Newton, NC 28658,
$62 to register plus cost of manual
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Catawba Valley Beekeepers BBQ and Meeting
Monday, November 18
we will eat promptly at 6:30 pm
Members and their guests are invited to attend the club's year end BBQ dinner. This is a special event where we can share our beekeeping experiences with other members. It is also a time to celebrate the many ways the club promotes beekeeping in the community throughout the year. To RSVP email cvba-secretary@outlook.com by November 10 with your name and the number of people who will be attending.
Monthly meetings are held at the Catawba County Extension Office,1175 South Brady Avenue, 1st Floor, Newton, NC 28658
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2025 Bee School
Catawba Valley Beekeepers Beginner Bee School will start you on the path to becoming a beekeeper. You will learn bee biology, beekeeping equipment and practices and much more.
Classes start 7pm, Monday, February 3rd at the Catawba County Extension office, 1175 South Brady Ave., Newton, NC.
For more information and to register go to http://Catawbavalleybeekeepers.org.
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Downtown Hickory Farmers Market Winter Hours
Starting November 2nd winter hours will be 10am-1pm and will continue until March 29th 2025. The last Wednesday market will be September 30th. while some vendors are taking a rest for the winter, many are staying on and will have a great array of vegetables, mushrooms, meats, eggs, cheese, bread and baked goods as well as prepared foods and crafts.
https://www.hickoryfarmersmarket.com/
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Lost Arts Program
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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NC AgVentures Grant Applications open October 15th:
Grant Opportunity for Family Farms.
NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program provides grant awards to NC family farms for new and innovative agricultural projects to increase farm profits. The deadline to apply is 6:00 PM December 13, 2024.
For more information please visit: www.ncagventures.org or contact Carson Johnson or April Vigardt at the Extension Office, 828-465-8240.
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We will be closed for Thanksgiving,
November 28 & 29
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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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