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Seeds of the Moon | Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Clay County Lecture

On August 18 at 11 AM, Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Clay County will host Lauren Albin at Moss Memorial Library.This lecture will touch on the science behind the phases of the Moon, the lunar…

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Color Me Healthy at Hayesville Pre-K

Hayesville Primary School’s Pre-K students are enjoying learning about nutrition this summer through the N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Steps to Health program. The summer program is called Color Me…

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Clay County Livestock Census

The NC Department of Agriculture is conducting a census of livestock in Western North Carolina. Help us complete this census by filling out this short form. If you have any questions, give us a call…

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Summer Chefs

Join Clay County Family & Consumer Science Agent, Kim Terrell, to learn the science behind food preservation such as dehydrating and water bath canning. Students will get to dehydrate some of…

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Interns Graduate Master Gardener Course

Twelve interns of the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Clay County have completed the 13-week course to become professional gardeners. This course is offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension…

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Hayesville High Learns About Canning

Kim Terrell, Family and Consumer Science Agent, recently visited the Foods I & II classes at Hayesville High School to discuss the history of food preservation. Students were able to have a hands-on…

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February Gardening To-Do List | Clay County Master Gardeners

By: Eleanor MoyerI was all set to work outdoors, when Mother Nature threw another curve ball. She has been busy with those curve balls this winter, hasn’t she! A cup of tea and a good book cannot be…

Small Farms Week: Growth in a Changing Climate; March 27–31, 2023

Small Farms Week 2023 | Growth in a Changing Climate

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will be held March 27–31, 2023, and will offer a variety of events and educational programs…

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2023 Master Gardener Class

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Clay County is happy to announce its upcoming Master Gardener Training Course.The 2023 Master Gardener program is a 13-week course in which you…

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National Wear Red Day

Join NHLBI, The Heart Truth®, and organizations around the country throughout February and National Wear Red Day® on February 3rd to bring greater attention to heart disease as a leading cause of…