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Clay County Farmers Market Kicks Off May 8 in Hayesville
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The Clay County Farmers Market will officially open for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 8,
at Hayesville Town Square. The market will be open every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
through September 25.
The community is encouraged to come out and support local farmers and shop for fresh, locally
grown agricultural products, baked goods, and value-added products. The market features a
variety of goods, including plants, local honey, local beef, local eggs, and, when ready for
harvest, local produce, harvested by local vendors. In addition, local food vendors will be present
at the event.
Organized by the Clay County Cooperative Extension with support from Clay County
Government, the farmers market not only supports local agriculture but also provides residents
and visitors with access to fresh, seasonal products.
New vendors are still welcome. If you are interested in becoming a vendor,
visit https://go.ncsu.edu/clayfarmersmarket or call the Clay County Extension Office at (828)
389-6305 for more information.
Make plans to visit the market on opening day and throughout the season to help support local
agriculture and small businesses. The Clay County Farmers Market is a proud example of
community and farming working hand in hand. |
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BABE'S CORNER STORE SUPPORTS CLAY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET |
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We extend our heartfelt thanks to Babe's Corner Store for their generous sponsorship of $1,500 to the Clay County Farmers Market. Your support plays a vital role in helping us grow our community, support local farmers, and provide fresh, local produce to our neighbors. We truly appreciate your commitment to making a positive impact—thank you for being a valued partner! |
| CHECK OUT BABE'S FACEBOOK PAGE |
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The Clay County Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers made a big impact in 2024 — contributing over 3,000 hours of service, donating more than 800 lbs of produce, and helping educate our community through 11 local classes. With a value of more than $91,000 in in-kind service, these 55 dedicated members (and 12 hardworking interns) supported everything from public gardens to plant clinics, youth programs, and more — all while continuing their own learning with 770+ hours of continuing education.They’re part of a network of over 4,000 Extension Master Gardener volunteers across North Carolina who share a passion for gardening and community service. Thank you to each of our Clay County volunteers for helping our community learn, grow, and thrive.Interested in getting involved? Learn more about becoming a Master Gardener volunteer here: go.ncsu.edu/claycomgs. |
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by Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener
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Ready, on your mark, get set—It’s Gardening Season!!
- Till garden beds, working in compost and soil conditioner. Add fertilizer according to soil test results. (The Extension Office has all the info you need if you forgot.)
- Transplant tomato seedlings by burying them up to the first set of true leaves.
- Stake indeterminate tomato varieties at the time of transplant to avoid injuring roots.
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Summer Squash |
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by Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer
One delight of summer is picking fresh zucchini to sauté with salmon or steak, or biting into a cheesy squash casserole made from a freshly harvested crookneck variety. I enjoyed an hors dourves of ratatouille over a toasted baguette slice a few nights ago which tasted just like summer! Even though my mouth is watering just thinking about squash, it does come with a caveat—if you grow squash, you will be open to diseases and pests of all kinds. It’s really a plant for a daily gardener. |
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| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE NEWS |
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Kim Terrell, FCS Agent, spent the day with Mrs. Rhinehardt's Foods I & Foods II classes teaching them how to make jelly. Students learned the importance of food preservation as well as the different methods. They were able to participate in a hands on jelly making class that included water bath canning. |
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Canning season is just around the corner. Be sure you are choosing the correct canning method to avoid any food borne illness or spoilage. |
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Got Volunteers? Clay County 4-H Does! |
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Volunteers are the heart of the Clay County 4-H Program. Without them, 4-H simply
wouldn’t be possible. Every day, they help sustain and grow our programs, making it possible to
reach more youth and expand our impact. They truly are the lifeblood of our organization.
With just one county agent, it’s impossible to be everywhere at once. That’s where our volunteers come in. Their time, commitment, and passion allow us to stretch our reach and provide more opportunities for young people to learn and lead. Thanks to their dedication, we’re helping to build the leaders of tomorrow. |
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Jan Griggs building Lego Robotics during our Summer Robotics Camp |
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Caitlind Webb (left), Madeline Miller (center - club leader/trainer), and Lexie Robertson (right) with all of their ribbons from the show they competed in this weekend at the Rolling Hills Saddle Club in Alpharetta, GA |
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Photos from the Mane & Tail Braiding Class held on April 21st and taught by MacKenzie Nuckolls. |
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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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