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NC Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
Spring Newsletter |
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Our website has had a face-lift. Be sure you visit to see the fresh, new look. While you are there, look for updates and news that you may miss between quarterly newsletters, as well as educational articles at https://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/.
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Community Yoga |
Tuesdays
5:30pm - 6:15pm
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.
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North Central District 4-H Rabbit Show |
March 1, 2026
The North Central District 4-H Rabbit Show will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at the King American Legion Barn. Entries are open March 1 - May 1 and the entry fee is $5. There will be a showmanship and costume class.
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Stokes County Homesteaders Group Information Session |
March 2, 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Are you a homesteader or interested in homesteading? Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for information on a new start-up Homesteaders Group. This group will provide education, discussion and support from members on farming and other issues affecting homesteaders! No registration required. All are welcome to check out our information session.
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2026 NC Small Ruminant Educational Series |
March 3, 2026 Urinary Calculi & Coccidiosis
April 30, 2026 Biosecurity (CL, CAE/OPP, Johne's, HPAI, Footrot)
6:30pm - 9:00pm
The N.C. Small Ruminant Educational Series is an annual program designed to provide practical, research-based information to help sheep and goat producers improve animal health, productivity, and on-farm management. Each year, this series focuses on timely topics and common challenges faced by small ruminant producers across North Carolina.
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Food Demonstrations at the
Northern Stokes Food Pantry |
March 9, 2026
April 6, 2026
May 4, 2026
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for food demonstrations.
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Equine Workshop: Understanding Forage NSC
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March 9, 2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension to learn about Understanding Forage NSC for your horses. This workshop will be held simultaneously in three locations: Davie County, Davidson County & Stokes County.
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Pasture and Field Weeds Training
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March 12, 2026
6:30pm
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for a meal followed by a training on Pasture and Field Weeds: Identifying and Managing. One hour of X, Private Pesticide Applicators Speciality Training credit hours will be given for N, O, D, and X.
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Stokes County Cattlemen's Assn |
March 12, 2026
April 9, 2026
May 14, 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.
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Clover Classic Livestock Show |
March 12, 2026 Early Entry Deadline
The Clover Classic Youth Livestock Show will be held March 28-29 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Farm Bureau Cattle Barn. Early entries are due by March 12 to guarantee a t-shirt (they are forest green this year).
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Lawn and Ornamental License CEU Workshop for Commercial Applicators
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March 18, 2026
9:00am - 11:00am
Workshop for commercial Lawn and Ornamental applicator license holders. Participants will receive 2 L&O credits for their license.
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Teen Retreat 2026 |
March 20-21, 2026
Youth ages 13-18 are invited to the North Central District 4-H Teen Retreat at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center.
Cost: $100
Stokes 4-Hers: We pay half!
Your Total: $50
Registration will be held through 4-H Online.
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25th Annual Farmer Appreciation Dinner |
April 23 2026
5:30pm - 8:00pm (serving 5:30pm - 7:30pm)
Come join us for a free meal, entertainment, and more!
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Food Preservation Classes |
March 26, 2026
May 28, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
These workshops are designed for anyone interested in learning more about safely preserving food at home. Classes will cover appropriate food preservation methods and safe tested recipes.
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King Farmers Market |
Stokes Family YMCA, 105 Moore Road, King, NC
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesdays from May 6 to October 28, 2026
Cooperative Extension events will take place at the market on the second Wednesday of each month.
May 13: Pressure Canner Testing
Bring your Presto dial-gauge canning lid for testing before canning season starts!
June 10: Seasonal Food Demonstration
July 8: Seasonal Food Demonstration
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Mobile (Poultry) Processing Unit (MPU) Training
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May 7, 2026
9:30am - 3:30pm
Classroom topics on backyard bird basics, poultry processing, and regulations will be covered first followed by lunch and then a hands-on opportunity to process broiler chickens in the afternoon. This class is required to rent our MPU and likely will NOT be offered again until late fall.
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Starting Your Vegetable Garden |
May 13, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
For new and experienced backyard gardeners. Join us for the basics and beyond in starting your spring vegetable garden!
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AIRE National 4-H Trip Selection
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Due May 15, 2026
AIRE is the process used to select active 4-H members 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.
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4-H Presentations
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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.
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Pastured Pork Workshop
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June 25, 2026
Interested in raising "Pastured Pork"? Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC Choices for a workshop and tour at the NC A&T State University Farm Pavilion, 3020 McConnell Road, Greensboro. Registration is required and should be available soon.
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2026 Summer Fun |
Registration for the 2026 Stokes County 4-H Summer Fun program will begin May 20th! All youth must be a 4-H member to participate, so NOW is the time to make sure your 4-HOnline profile is up to date and approved BEFORE May 20th. We encourage you to complete this process before registration opens, so you can go into the system and register for camps right away as they become available. Visit 4HOnline.com to update your child’s profile, or to create a profile if you’re new.
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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.
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NCDA&CS REQUIRED Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update for License Holders |
Due to the 2024 EPA update to applicator certification procedures, NCDA&CS has developed a mandatory one-hour video titled “NCDA&CS Required Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update.”
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Spring Vegetable Garden Tips
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Now is a good time to take a soil test to see if any lime is needed to adjust soil pH or correct fertility imbalances in the soil.
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