CLAY COUNTY CENTER
MARCH NEWSLETTER 2025 |
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Clay County 4-H Hosts Sweet Treats Cooking Event |
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Left to right : Luke Anderson, Samuel Brown, Shelby Scarbrough, Aubrey Scarbrough, Mila Michael, Lexie Robertson, Caitlind Webb, Seylah Brown, Kiffney Stokes, 4-H Agent. |
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The Clay County 4-H Program hosted a Sweet Treats Cooking Event on Valentine’s Day for local youth ages 10-18. Participants learned how to make a variety of chocolate-covered treats while enjoying a fun, hands-on experience. |
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Clay County 4-H Annual Plant and Fruit Tree Sale 2025 |
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Clay County 4-H is excited to announce its annual Plant and Fruit Tree Sale! This fundraiser supports local 4-H programs that empower youth through hands-on learning and unique opportunities. As always, the plants and trees are high-quality and offered at affordable prices.
Sale Details:
- Start Date: February 1
- End Date: March 14
- Pickup: April (exact dates to be announced)
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March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on making informed food choices and developing sound eating habits. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics leads this annual campaign, emphasizing the profound impact of nutrition on overall well-being. Kim Terrell, FCS Agent and Registered Dietitian, would like to take this time to highlight the benefits of phytochemicals—natural compounds found in plant-based foods—and provide practical tips to incorporate nutrient-rich options into your daily diet. |
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Growing Organic on a Commercial Scale
This event centers on certified organic commodities, commercial-scale specialty crops, and pasture-based livestock. The conference is a full day of educational sessions, research updates, panel discussions, and networking. |
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Protect Your Farm’s Future: NC Farm Succession School Comes to Western NC |
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Western North Carolina farmers and farm families are invited to participate in the NC Farm Succession School, a full-day workshop designed to help you plan for your farm’s future. With more than half of North Carolina’s farmers now over the age of 65, and USDA projections showing nearly 70% of farmland will change ownership within the next 20 years, farm succession planning is more critical than ever. |
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Starting Your Own Vegetable Garden |
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Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding experience, providing fresh, healthy produce right from your backyard. If you’re new to gardening, getting started may seem overwhelming, but with a little planning and effort, you can enjoy a successful harvest. |
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2025 Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale |
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Come on out to Extension Master Gardener℠ of Clay County Annual Spring Plant Sale.
The sale will be May 2-3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and May 4 1:00p.m.–4:00p.m. Plants available will include perennials, natives, shrubs, herbs, vegetables & more! |
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2025 Home Gardener Series |
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Calling all gardening enthusiasts! The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Clay County, in partnership with N.C. Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center, is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to take your gardening skills to the next level. Throughout 2025, they will be hosting a series of engaging classes to help you boost your gardening skills. |
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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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