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NC Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
Fall Newsletter |
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https://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/ |
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Community Yoga |
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September 1 & 22, 2026
October 13, 20, & 27, 2026
November 10, 17, & 24, 2026
December 1 & 8, 2026
5:30pm - 6:15pm
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
700 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016
Grab your mat and join Stokes County Cooperative Extension for a FREE beginner-friendly yoga class, open to all members of the community.
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Extension At Home Virtual Sessions |
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Join the North Central District FCS Extension Agents every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:00pm, for these engaging monthly virtual workshops:
September: Pressure Cooker Basics & Beyond
October: Celebrating Latin American Food Traditions
November: Feast Without Fear: Food Safety for Group Meals
December: Take Control of Holiday Spending |
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Greensboro Pesticide Safety School |
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September 9, 2026 — September 10, 2026
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center
3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405
This 1.5-day school is in person. School hours are 8:30a.m.-5:00 p.m. on day one and 8:30-11:30 a.m. on day two. You may attend only one category session since the sessions happen at the same time. The NCDA&CS administers the exams on day two from 1pm - 5pm
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King Farmers Market |
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September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026
11am - 1pm
Stokes Family YMCA
105 Moore Road, King, NC 27021
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Stokes County Livestock Producer Social "Meat" 'N Greet
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September 10, 2026
6:30 pm
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
700 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016
We will have a discussion about the effects of the drought and drought recovery, as well as a "meat" and greet to get to know others who are raising livestock. A meal will be served for those who RSVP by Tuesday, September 8th at noon. The cost is TBD, but approximately $10 per person.
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Livestock Rescue Training
Scenario Saturday: Applying your LAR
(Large Animal Rescue) Skills (NC-PEART-21)
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September 12, 2026
8am - 4pm
Northwoods Stable - Forsyth County
5225 Murray Rd, Winston-Salem NC 27106
Applying large animal rescue techniques and skills. LAR scenarios may include ropes, knots and mechanical advantage concepts; lifting; dragging; extracting from enclosed areas; and applying LAR equipment & tools. |
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Stokes County Fair |
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September 15-19, 2026
Come see us at the fair! We will have a display located inside the Livestock Barn.
Our office will be closed September 16 & 18, 2026.
Tuesday: Farm Animal Night, 6pm
Wednesday: Meat Goats, 6pm
Thursday: Horsing Around (Outside Group/Not Ext.)
Friday: Sheep, 6pm
Saturday: Market Hogs 2pm and Beef Cattle 4pm |
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Forage Webinar Series |
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September 17, 2026
3pm - 4pm EST
Strategies for weed management in tall fescue pastures.Speaker: Dr. Navdeep Godara, Crop & Soil Sciences, NC State University (registration link)
October 1, 2026
3pm - 4pm EST
Considerations for establishing an optimal breeding and calving season in North Carolina.Speaker: Dr. Felipe Silva, Animal Sciences, NC State University (registration link) |
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Pesticide Safety Training |
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September 23, 2026
9am - 11am (V Credit)
12pm - 2pm (X Credit)
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
700 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016
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Ginger Production Field Day |
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September 24, 2026
10am – 2pm
Plum Granny Farm
1041 Flat Shoals Road, King, NC 27021
The workshop will feature hands-on experiences with cutting seed, planting, and harvesting ginger.
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WaterSmart NC Farmer Precision Irrigation Workshop |
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October 7, 2026
8:30am - 4pm
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
700 N Main Street, Danbury, NC, 27016
Private Applicator License CEU's Available
Classroom and hands-on education from experts around the southeast.
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Kids Voting NC 4-H Stokes County |
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October 15, 2026 - November 3, 2026
8:30am - 4:30pm
Come to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center, OR any of the three Stokes County Library locations (Danbury, King, Walnut Cove) for a kids-only election!
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Extension Master Food Volunteer Program |
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October 15, 2026 - December 17, 2026
Thursdays from 1pm -5pm
(no class on Thanksgiving)
NC Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
700 Main St, Danbury NC, 27016
October 29, 2026 Cooking Skills Workshop at Durham County Cooperative Extension Office (full day, transportation provided)
Cost of the training - $70
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4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest |
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Entries due by October 23, 2026
Categories:
Original Carving (no template) - carve any pumpkin/gourd
Template Carving - carve any pumpkin/gourd
Decoration only - attach any appropriate item to your pumpkin to make it amazing! Paint, markers, ribbon, and more!
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Do You Think You Want to Be a Beekeeper?
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October 13, 2026
Program Begins at 7:00 pm
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center
700 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016
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Northern Stokes Food Pantry
Food Demonstrations |
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November 2, 2026
December 7, 2026
1pm – 4pm
Francisco Presbyterian Church
7257 NC 89 Hwy W, Westfield, NC 27053
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Appointments: Call or text 336-427-0271 to reserve your time slot. |
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Bull Breeding Soundness Exams |
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November 14, 2026
The Animal Clinic of Madison-Mayodan, and Drs. Martin and Flanagan, will be offering Bull Breeding Soundness Exams at South Stokes High School (back parking lot, under the covered shelter).
Cost is $55 per bull.
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Green Industry CEU Workshop |
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November 19, 2026
9am - 11am
Stokes County Extension Office
700 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016
Two Ornamental and Turf "L" License CEUs |
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Grant Opportunity for Family Farms |
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The NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program is an NC State Extension grant program that provides grants to existing NC family farms and local nonprofit community organizations to develop agricultural projects that increase farm profits. Funding is provided by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. NC AgVentures Farm Grant is a competitive grant. |
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North Carolina residents can still get their soil tested for free outside of the peak season, which spans from late November or early December through March. However, starting in fall 2026, the fee during peak months will rise from $4 to $5 per sample. |
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NC Hay Finder Website |
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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 |
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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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Difference between Gears N Gadgets and Robo Overlords |
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We have TWO robotics clubs now!
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Members include: Morgan Maness, Brandi Boaz, Matt Barber, Abby Williams, Mark Light, Lauren Taubert, Meredith Kreeger, Kathleen Rogers, and Taylor Hartman. |
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Jim Kahler Excellence in STEM Programming Award |
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Youth development professionals from 9 counties and A&T University in the North Central District teamed up to provide a three-day STEM Camp over the summer. Topics included Rube Goldberg’s Challenge, Lego Robotics, Sphero, Blueprints, drones, and AI. Evaluations indicated knowledge gain, behavior change, and an increase in career-ready skills.
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Spotted Lantern Fly |
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This invasive pest damages plants and threatens vineyards.
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N.C. Cooperative 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.
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N.C. Cooperative Extension - Stokes County Center, 700 Main St, Danbury, NC 27016, United States
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