More News from Clay County Center


eXtension Learning Events

Everyone is welcome to participate in the sessions listed at Learn (learn.extension.org). Review the full listing of online events. Log in with your eXtensionID to Follow, and plan to  MORE »Posted: 3/11/13

March 2013 Newsletter

Topics of Interest & Dates 3/20- Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop 3/22- "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" Event 3/27- Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification Program 4/15- Pesticide Recertification Classes 4/30- Small Farms Conference 5/24- SAFF  MORE »Posted: 3/7/13

eXtension Learning Events

Everyone is welcome to participate in the online sessions listed at LEARN.  Follow this link to see the calendar of events for February and March. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1LZRbtUAaGMSFhMV2tJNnp4dFE/edit?usp=sharingPosted: 2/14/13

Local Foods training for farmers

"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness." - Letter from Thomas Jefferson to George Washington (1787) Three seminars  MORE »Posted: 2/12/13

Workshops Offered for Farmers Marketing Local Products

The UT Center for Profitable Agriculture is offering several workshop opportunities for farmers interested in marketing products locally in March and April.  Direct Marketing Sense and Direct Farm Marketing for  MORE »Posted: 2/12/13

Annual Community Volunteer Awards Program

January 29, 2013, was Clay County Cooperative Extension's 24th annual Community Volunteer Awards program.  Volunteers from many agencies in Clay County were honored for the service they have provided  MORE »Posted: 2/5/13

January 2013 Newsletter

 January 15, 2013Posted: 1/17/13

ANNUAL PLANT SALE! Now in progress!

It's time to think about spring and planting fruit!  Clay County Cooperative Extension is now taking orders for fruit trees and plants through February 22.  Payment must be received  MORE »Posted: 1/14/13

Master Gardener Training Offered

The Cooperative Extension Offices of Cherokee Clay and Counties will be offering a Master Gardener Volunteer Certification training beginning Monday, February 4, and continuing on Mondays and Thursdays through March 28th.  MORE »Posted: 1/7/13 – from   Cherokee County Center

2013 CALS Listening Sessions – Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Share your voice. Share your vision: N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is developing a strategic plan to guide the College’s future, and we hope to  MORE »Posted: 1/2/13 – from   Cherokee County Center

Wood Receives Scholarship to Attend Annual Carolina Meat Conference

Keith Wood, Agriculture Agent in Cherokee County, received a scholarship to attend the Annual Carolina Meat Conference.  Wood will be attending to focus on proper butchering techniques of animals.  MORE »Posted: 11/18/12 – from   Cherokee County Center
 
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November 2012 Newsletter

2012 November Newsletter  Posted: 11/13/12

Christmas Tree Production

Christmas Tree Program planned through Extension The Clay County Cooperative Extension Service is planning to hold a Christmas Tree Production class on Thursday, November 15, 5:00-7:00 pm, at the Extension  MORE »Posted: 10/24/12

WNC Food Policy Council to Host Regulatory Listening Session for Local Farmers and Growers

The WNC Food Policy Council and the NC Sustainable Local Foods Advisory Council are co-sponsoring a regulatory listening session for WNC farmers Monday, October 22, 2012, from 4:00 p.m.  MORE »Posted: 10/15/12 – from   Cherokee County Center

First Annual Chick Chain Auction

On Saturday, September 29, Clay County 4-H members had their first sale of chickens from the baby chicks they received in June.  Each participant brought 6 choice pullets to  MORE »Posted: 10/11/12
 
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September 2012 Newsletter

September 2012 NewsletterPosted: 9/19/12
 
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North Carolina Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum Vote Set For October 4, 2013

The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) has announced that the N. C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on October 4, 2012.  The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association requested  MORE »Posted: 9/19/12 – from   Cherokee County Center
 
Lacebug Damage on Serviceberry

August 31, 2012 Pest News

(photo by S.D. Frank) Read on for information on Flea Beetle Damage, Mummy Berry, Lacebugs and more! 8-31-12pestnewsPosted: 9/6/12
 
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August Edition of “Hive Vibes” Newsletter

The Appalachian Beekeepers Association has released the August Edition of their monthly newsletter, "Hive Vibes".  The Appalachian Beekeepers meet monthly at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Folk Center (formerly Industrial  MORE »Posted: 8/24/12 – from   Cherokee County Center

August 2012 Extension Newsletter

Articles in this issue: Tiring & Retiring Local Farmer's Markets Farmer/Producer Grant Opportunity Clay County Tractor Parade Extension Soil Sample Drive (free sampling & shipping!!!) Local Foods & Farm Products Directory for Clay County Tiring  MORE »Posted: 8/7/12

July edition of “Hives Vibes” newsletter of the Appalachian Beekeepers.

Click here for the July edition of "Hives Vibes" newsletter.Posted: 7/18/12 – from   Cherokee County Center
 
Fall Webworms

NCSU Pest News

7-13-12 pestnewsPosted: 7/16/12

North Carolina Pest News

http://clay.ces.ncsu.edu/files/library/22/6-25-12%20pestnews.pdfPosted: 6/25/12

North Carolina Pest News

Bag Worms and Powdery Mildew http://clay.ces.ncsu.edu/files/library/22/6-15-12pestnews.pdfPosted: 6/18/12
 
marmorated stinkbug adult

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

  North Carolina Pest News   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/programs/apple/entomology/BMSB/index.htmlPosted: 5/21/12

North Carolina Pest News

(See current and archived issues of the North Carolina Pest News on the World Wide Web at: http://ipm.ncsu.edu/current_ipm/pest_news.html)    Posted: 5/14/12

North Carolina Pest News

(See current and archived issues of the North Carolina Pest News on the World Wide Web at: http://ipm.ncsu.edu/current_ipm/pest_news.html)... MOREPosted: 5/7/12