It’s time to update Clay County’s Local Foods & Farm Products Directory. If you are a local farmer or food producer and would like to be listed in the directory, please fill out the Google Form below. (Please Note: if you have been listed in the past, we ask that you still complete the form to update our information). Thank you to those who have already taken the time to fill out this information online or by calling our office.
The High Path Avian Influenza virus has been found in waterfowl and poultry populations in North Carolina. It has not yet been reported in Clay County. However, it is spreading quickly, and at this time, it is recommended that anyone with a poultry flock practice biosecurity measures such as keeping your domestic flock away from wild birds and keeping your flock in a protected area like a coop or chicken tractor. It is also recommended to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of the avian bird flu.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages producers and landowners to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting next week through May 13, 2022. Grassland CRP provides a unique opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners to keep land in agricultural production and supplement their income while improving their soils and permanent grass cover.
Starting April 1, NCCE Clay County Center will offering free soil samples to residents of Clay County. Stop by our office to pickup your free box and once you have collected your sample, bring it back to our office and we will mail it for free!
Pressure Canner Testing
It's time to test your canners! Did you know NCCE Clay County can do this FREE of charge? Contact our Family & Consumer Science Agent Kim Terrell for more info!
FCS Agent, Kim Terrell, has partnered with Hayesville Schools Discovery Program to bring Kids Club to students of Clay County. Kids Club teaches youth the importance of living a healthy lifestyle as well as teaching them healthy recipes that are tasty!
For more information about Clay County 4-H or to become a volunteer, Click Here>>
Tomato Supporting System
Are you looking for alternative supporting systems for your tomato plants this summer? Check out this suggestion from Ashley Troth from the NC State Extension - Durham County Center.
To stay up to date on Extension Events,Click Here >>
Alum Shows That Videos Can Promote Farm Tourism
Bruno Ferreira, who earned his Ph.D. last fall in parks, recreation and tourism management, wanted to raise awareness about the farmers behind the chefs, in hopes of helping the farmers expand their businesses.The series of videos he helped create, called “Fork to Farmer,” can be found on
theYouTube page of NC State Extension.
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.
