|
|
|
NC Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
Fall Newsletter |
|
|
Visit our website for updates and news that you may miss between quarterly newsletters, as well as educational articles at https://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/. |
|
|
|
|
Organic High Tunnel Production Workshop and Farm Tour |
|
December 4, 2025
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for an in-depth exploration of high tunnel production and organic management practices. We will compare and contrast six high tunnels of different sizes and configurations and hear useful strategies and innovations for successful season extension and high tunnel growing. |
| More Information |
|
|
Starting a Lawn Care Business
|
|
December 10-11, 2025
8:30 am - 3:00pm
Interested in starting a lawn care business? If so, join us to learn the ins and outs of starting and running a successful operation. |
| More Information |
|
|
Stokes County Cattlemen's Assn |
|
December 11, 2025
January 8, 2026
February 12, 2026
Match 12, 2026
6:30 pm
Join other Stokes County Cattlemen on the second Thursday of the month for a meal and educational meeting. A small fee will be charged to cover the meal. Everyone is welcome regardless of membership, but you are encouraged to join. |
| RSVP |
|
|
North Central District 4-H Poultry Show |
|
Registration Deadline - December 12, 2025
Pick up chicks - February 6, 2026
Record Books due - June 1, 2026
Poultry Show - June 16, 2026
Click on the photo for details. |
| More Information |
|
|
|
AgVentures Grants |
|
December 19, 2025
Existing family farms are invited to apply for an NC AgVentures Grant to diversify, improve, or expand their farm to increase profits. Farms may apply for
up to $10,000. You are required to work with Extension on your grant application, so get started soon! |
| Learn more |
|
|
Time to Re-Enroll |
|
4-Hers must re-enroll in 4-H annually. This will take place in January, Please keep an eye on your e-mail for updates of when 4-HOnline will open for the 2026 year! |
| Contact Taylor |
|
|
Food Demonstrations
Northern Stokes Food Pantry |
|
January 5, 2026
February 2, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
|
| More Information |
|
|
Community Yoga |
|
January 6, 2026 (weekly)
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Grab your mat and join Stokes County Cooperative Extension for a weekly yoga class! This class is beginner-friendly and open to all members of the community.
|
| More Information |
|
|
Dining With Diabetes |
|
January 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2026
Thursdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for an educational series on managing diabetes.This is a program that builds on information from each class, so plan to attend all four! |
| More Information |
|
|
North Central District 4-H
Winter Fest |
|
January 17, 2026
Guilford County Extension Office
Things to look forward to - Workshops, Service Project, and Ice Skating |
| Contact Taylor |
|
|
Master Gardener Volunteer Training |
|
January 29, 2026 (weekly)
If you like gardening, volunteering in the community, and making new friends, consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener volunteer. We are a dedicated group of gardeners that enjoys making a difference in the community through education and hands-on learning. The 2026 class begins January 29, 2026 with comprehensive horticulture classes covering gardening, turf and ornamentals, botany, soils, entomology, pesticide safety, diagnosing plant problems, and more! Training runs through the end of April. |
| More Information |
|
|
LIFT
(Lifetime Improvements through Fitness Together)
|
|
First class: February 17, 2026
Last class: April 21. 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00pm
LIFT is an in-person, group-based strength training program that lasts 8 weeks. Participants meet twice weekly for 1-hour sessions. These classes will help improve your strength and mobility, you will learn healthy food options, create a habit of physical activity, and find community connection. |
| More Information |
|
|
Pesticide Safety Training: X & V Credit |
|
February 18, 2026
V Credit 9:00 am
X Credit 12:00 pm
Stokes County Cooperative Extension
700 N Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016 |
| More Information |
|
|
Senior Yoga |
|
February 19, 2026 (weekly)
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Grab your mat and join Stokes County Cooperative Extension for a weekly yoga class! This class is beginner-friendly and available for seniors age 55+.
|
| More Information |
|
|
|
|
AIRE National 4-H Trip Selection |
|
Due May 15, 2026
AIRE is the process used to select youth to attend a National 4-H Trip: National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference, and National Leadership Conference. Youth, ages 14 – 18 are eligible to participate in this program. |
| More Information |
|
|
|
4-H Presentations |
|
May 19-21, 2026
4-H presentations focus on members teaching others what they know about a particular project/subject matter. They are sometimes called demonstrations, or illustrated talk, or a formal speech. |
| More Information |
|
|
|
|
NC Hay Finder Website |
|
Are you looking to buy hay? Check out the listings on our free website. Farmers with hay for sale can still create listings. |
| More Information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Blueberry Bushes in the Landscape
|
|
Blueberries are a perennial bush that thrive in low soil pH (4.8 is optimal for Rabbiteye blueberries which generally do the best in our area). It’s important to take a soil test every 2 to 3 years to know your pH and fertility recommendations. |
| Learn More |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Matt Lenhardt, matt_lenhardt@ncsu.edu, or 336-593-8179. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.
The use of brand names and/or any mention or listing of specific commercial products or services herein is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by North Carolina State University or our partners, nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned.
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Stokes County Center, 700 Main St, Danbury, NC 27016, United States
Click here to unsubscribe
By clicking unsubscribe above, you will unsubscribe from ALL electronic newsletters from this county office. If you would like to unsubscribe from specific mailings, please reply to this email and let us know what program you are no longer interested in receiving electronic communications from.
|
|
|
|
| \n\n\n
|
|
|
