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DURHAM COUNTY CENTER / Agriculture

Durham Ag BULLetin
Aug. 21, 2021 - The Dog Days of Summer
Next Up in the Soil Health Series
Weaving a Soil Food Web

Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021 Online from 6-7 p.m.

Soil microbes are the key to healthy soils, learn what influences the soil food web and how to bring balance to your soil.

Register Here


Sessions are recorded, register to receive link.
Attention Niche Meat Market Growers


Heads Up - Possible Cover Crop Shortages
Due to the forest fires and drought out west there will be some cover crops that may not be available.  

Good news is there are some supplies on hand now, but check you supplier and get that order now for your fall and spring needs.

It is likely that it will sell out, so be proactive and don't wait.  If you do run into a supply issue, there are likely other types of cover crops that will do the trick.  This may be the year you try something new. 

Need help choosing?
This handy tool from the USDA-ARS is like a periodic table for cover crops. Check it out here.
 
Attention Aspiring Organic Growers!!!

USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover the Cost for Organic Certification

Learn More Here
Conversations on Food Justice
Self Determination and Resilient Communities

This webinar event to be held on Aug. 26 from 4-5 PM is co-hosted by Phoebe Gooding of Toxic Free NC and April Jones of Pinehurst Farmers Market.   Self-determination, the ability of individuals to make our own choices and control our own lives, allows for community-led solutions to guide our paths to resilience. Helga Garza and Georie Bryant will share how, through principles of self-determination, the communities they live in are strong and healthy.

Register Here
Meat and Poultry Processing Issues- USDA wants Comments
NC Choices has sent out a request that anyone interested in making a difference in the funding for investments and opportunities for meat and poultry processing should comment.

This public comment period has been opened after the announcement of USDA’s announcement of $500 million for expanded meat and poultry processing capacity. USDA is seeking input on how to invest an estimated $500 million of American Rescue Plan funds to improve infrastructure, increase capacity, and hasten diversification across the processing industry.

Submit Comments Here
In-Person Private Pesticide Workshop: V Credits
 
  • Sept. 8, 2021 from 4-6 pm
  • Get 2 hours of CEU V credits
  • In-person class to be held at the Durham County Cooperative Extension office.
  • Taught by NCDA&CS pesticide inspector II  Arthur Watkins and Durham County Agriculture Extension Agent Dr. Janel Ohletz.
  • Learn the latest information on EPA guidelines and label changes and information about Paraquat.
  • Also learn about proper PPE use and herbicide resistance
 
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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