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Register Now for NCFGC 2025 Winter Conference
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The North Carolina Forage and Grassland Council will have its Winter Conference in conjunction with the NC Cattlemen’s Conference. The date will be Thursday, February 20 in Hickory, NC. There is an outstanding line-up of speakers. Cost is $35 if you register by February 8; this includes lunch, snacks and a social. After February 9, cost will be $50. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about forages, the base of any livestock operation.
Register at https://go.ncsu.edu/ncfgcwinterconference25
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Central Piedmont Junior Livestock Show Registration is NOW OPEN!
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This is a youth livestock show and sale for 4-H and FFA youth 5 to 18 years of age from Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, and Wake Counties. Youth can exhibit: Market Lambs, Ewe Lambs, Feeder Steers, Market Steers, Beef Heifers, Market Goats, Meat Goat Breeding Does, & Market Hogs.
Visit the show website for more information.
Registration is NOW OPEN and will close on March 15. Visit the show website for details.
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Join Us for the Grain Production Meeting
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Family and Consumer Science
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Come and Celebrate American Heart Month in February
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Come and celebrate American Heart Month in February. We will discuss heart health, heart disease, eating healthy, watching your sodium and cholesterol, and so much more. Join us on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:00pm at the South Granville Public Library to learn more about your heart health, healthy eating, cooking with herbs/spices or healthy cooking methods, reduce your cholesterol & blood pressure, and get moving more.
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Join us for Food Labels, Myths, and Facts
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Food fads, fad diets, health fraud, and misdirected health claims are all types of nutrition misinformation. The best way to protect against questionable health products and services is to be an informed consumer. Be aware of the common claims and themes that accompany nutrition misinformation. Join us on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am (EST) for this virtual workshop on Food Labels Myths and Facts to know what to look for and to know what those labels really mean.
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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 Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:45am.
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Food and Built Environment
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The Farmer's Market is Coming Soon!
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Oxford Armory Farmers Market will open May 3rd at the Oxford Armory on Spring Street at 9 AM. Please join us for some delicious local foods. If you are interested in becoming a market vendor, please fill out the following google form.
https://forms.gle/4xGzouvjKJUbEu8p8
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Small Farmers' Roundtable and Resource Event
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The Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute is hosting a Small Farmers’ Roundtable and Resource Event on February 20, 2025, 10 am-2:00 pm at Vance Granville Community College in Henderson, NC. Extension will be joining them as part of the info session to more fully explain what resources we offer.
The following questionnaire will help shape the agenda for that upcoming event and help ensure producers are getting the information they need from the organizations they're most interested in.
https://go.ncsu.edu/vgccfarmersroundtable
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City of Creedmoor, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
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Oh what a day! It all started off at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Creedmoor. What an honor it was to be chosen to speak alongside my colleagues in education, but not the traditional educational experience. Afterwards, we went to support ACIM (Area Congregations in Ministry) The Food Bank in packing meals for Rise Against Hunger at the VGCC civic center where we helped pack 60,000+ meals for people.
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February Calendar of Events
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Festive December Activities
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In December, UTG students proudly participated in the Oxford Christmas Parade, showcasing their holiday spirit and representing the academy with pride and enthusiasm.
The month concluded with UTG’s annual Christmas celebration, complete with a DJ, delicious food, and plenty of dancing. Students bonded over laughter and joy, ending the year with fond memories and camaraderie.
Additionally, the students continued their financial literacy lessons, focusing on essential skills for building wealth and creating a brighter future. These lessons are equipping UTG’s young leaders with the tools for lifelong success and empowerment.
Un-Rappin’ the Gift Leadership Academy is excited for the year ahead and the impact of President Elijah McMannen and Vice-President Malayah Hargrove’s leadership. Together, they will inspire, lead, and make a lasting difference in the community.
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Un-Rappin’ the Gift Leadership Academy Hosts First-Ever Presidential Election
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Un-Rappin’ the Gift Leadership Academy (UTG) recently hosted its inaugural Presidential and Vice-Presidential election, marking a significant milestone in its mission to empower young leaders. The campaign featured seven dynamic student candidates:
- Derrick Allen (7th grade)
- Yauni Royster (7th grade)
- Malayah Hargrove (7th grade)
- Quron Tidwell (8th grade)
- Elijah McMannen (9th grade)
- TyKeyzia Jones (9th grade)
- Kariah Moore (9th grade)
Each candidate delivered engaging and inspiring campaign speeches, outlining their goals for the program and their proposed community projects. To make the election as authentic as possible, each student created campaign signs that added excitement and visual flair to the event. Guests were provided with ballots, allowing them to cast their votes and play an active role in selecting the academy’s first leaders.
After an exciting election process and a community-wide vote, Elijah McMannen was elected as UTG’s first-ever President, while Malayah Hargrove earned the title of the academy’s first Vice-President.
The winning candidates’ community project proposals have been officially adopted as UTG’s projects for the year. These initiatives include a blanket and non-perishable food drive to support local shelters during the coldest months and a Spring Fling community event aimed at fostering unity and celebration.
The event’s success was bolstered by the outstanding efforts of Ashleigh Cozart, who served as the Mistress of Ceremony and did a fantastic job orchestrating the proceedings with poise and professionalism.
Distinguished guests also added to the event’s significance, including Dr. Helen Lindsey, Chair of the Granville County School Board; County Commissioner Dr. Toney Cozart; City Commissioner Curtis McRae; Selena McKoy, Director of the Granville County Cooperative Extension; and esteemed pastors Kathy Dunton of Saint Peters United Methodist Church, Oxford, NC, and Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr. of Union Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC. Parents, friends, and community members attended to show their support, making it a true celebration of leadership and unity.
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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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