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Festive Day with Credle 3rd Graders
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We are enjoying working with our group of 3rd graders at Credle Elementary! In December we learned all about seeds, what comes from seeds, and then we decorated a big seed (pinecone) like a holiday tree! It was a great, educational and festive day!
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Bridging the Gap Workshop
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Join us for a field day on January 30, 2025, that will be held at Butner Beef Cattle Field Laboratory, located at 8800 Cassam Rd. Bahama, NC. We will be discussing technologies to improve pasture management and winter feeding. Registration and lunch will be from 12 noon to 1 pm, with the workshops beginning at 1 pm. This event will be outdoors so dress
appropriately for the weather that day.
Topics include bale grazing and the use of temporary fencing, which should be useful for managers of all types of grazing livestock. In addition, frost-seeding and the use of UAVs (drones) serve as a strategy to jumpstart forage establishment during winter/spring, to improve pasture productivity, and to provide floral resources in the landscape.
The cost is $10 and will include lunch. This will be a great opportunity very close by to learn more about these topics that can improve pasture management on your livestock operation. The program is limited to 80 participants, so we strongly encourage early registration to secure a spot. You can register by scanning the QR code on the event flier or by going to the registration link at: https://winterfeedingandpasturemanagement.eventbrite.com
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Join us For a Blueberry Workshop
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Upper Middle Belt Tobacco & GAP Meeting
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Join Us for the Grain Production Meeting
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Come by the Granville County Respirator Fit Test to get Fitted Correctly!
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Occupational Team Solutions will be at the N.C. Cooperative Extension - Granville County Center on January 21th for a Respirator Fit Test Event. A properly fitting respirator is required for certain pesticides commonly used on farms (i.e. paraquat). Those interested in having the fit test must (1) fill out the medical questionnaire (contact mikayla_berryhill@ncsu.edu for the questionnaire) and mail it with payment ($95) to Occupational Team Solutions by January 15th; (2) set up appointment with Occupational Team Solutions; (3) bring respirator mask and filters to appointment.
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Family and Consumer Science
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Understand the Winter Blues
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The “Winter Blues” affect both individuals and those around them. Learn more about this seasonal affliction and how to manage it. Many people start to feel down when the days get shorter and these mood changes can become serious affecting how you feel, think, and handle daily activities. Join us for this workshop at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:45am.
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Learn About Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
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For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us for this in-person "Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body" workshop on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Berea Branch Library to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
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Spice Up Your Life with New Recipes
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Extension At Home is a program about important topics affecting individual and family life. The program will highlight a different topic every third Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. from January to December. Join us for this virtual Zoom workshop series. Register online at go.ncsu.edu/extensionathome. Our first monthly session will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am and will focus on how to "Spice Up Your Life". We will discuss different herbs and spices, health benefits, food pairings, and explore new recipes. We are well aware that cooking with herbs and spices will help reduce the salt intake of our participants, helping with various chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, etc.
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Join us for Exercise Within Reach
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Many exercises can be done easily at your home. Regular exercise and physical activity are a part of good health and well-being and work hand-in-hand with good nutrition. Learn how to integrate healthy food and proper hydration into your fitness routine. Set your goals, identify personal motivators and create an exercise plan that works for your lifestyle. Come and learn how exercise is within your reach today. Join us on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm at the South Granville Public Library in Creedmoor to learn more.
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Granville Central Students Mastering their Culinary Skills!
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Students at Granville Central highschool completed the Fuel for Life curriculum and created Buffalo Chicken wraps as they mastered their culinary skills.
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North Granville Senior Center Food Smarts Training
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The Eller Girls created Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya as they studied the importance of a balanced diet from the Food Smarts training program.
Food Smarts training will begin at our North Granville Senior Center on US-15, January 13th at 12:30pm.
Please contact Susan Tucker at 919-693-3383 to register for this program.
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Don't forget Make Every Bite Count Virtual Cooking Classes begin in January. Please sign up!
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Granville County Senior Services Food Smarts Training Program
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On January 17, 2025, Angela K. Wright, Assistant Director Granville County Senior Services, (107 Lanier Street, Oxford, NC 27565) will begin hosting the Food Smarts training program. Classes begin at 10:30am.
Please contact Ms. Wright at (919)693-1930 to sign up for these classes.
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Food and Built Environment
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Want to be Able to Accept EBT/SNAP on your Farm?
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2025 Farmers Market Pilot Program
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The Oxford Board of Commissioners has approved the use of the Armory site for the 2025 Farmers Market Pilot Program. This decision, made on December 10th, is a significant step towards revitalizing downtown Oxford and supporting local agriculture.Wendy Tatum, the NC Agriculture Extension Associate for Granville County pitched the proposal effectively, emphasizing the market's potential to boost the local economy and foster a sense of community. The proposal was influenced by the success of the markets in July, August, September, and October this year, agricultural needs assessments and community interest over the past few years.
The benefits of the Armory site are compelling. Its central location offers a multitude of opportunities for hosting events like CultureFest and the Music Festival, enhancing Oxford's cultural vibrancy. The market promises fresh, locally-sourced produce, keeping money within the community and supporting local businesses.
Dale Hughes of Daledoesitall (a local Youtuber) created a concept video, which showcased the future potential of the Farmers Market at the Armory site. With the board’s unanimous approval, Oxford is set for an exciting market season in 2025, bringing the community together and supporting local agriculture in a meaningful way.
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January Calendar of Events
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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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