Summer 2022 Newsletter
Our Mission - North Carolina Cooperative Extension partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.
La Extensión Cooperativa de Carolina del Norte se asocia con las comunidades para ofrecer educación y tecnología que enriquecen la vida de los habitantes, la tierra y la economía de Carolina del Norte.
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Stokes County Agricultural Fair
4-H & Youth Development
The Jr Beekeepers will meet June 14, 2022 at 6pm at the Extension Office to learn about honey extraction! Registration is available in your 4-HOnline profile. We hope you will join us and learn all about the honey extraction process, and maybe even taste some fresh honey! Our Jr Beekeepers group is open to all youth ages 5-18.
We still have spots available for our 4-H Summer Fun Camps! Please contact Taylor TODAY if you’d like to register your child for a Summer Fun camp. Spaces are limited and are on a first come first served basis, provided payment is received on time. For full details about the 4-H Summer Fun program, please visit go.ncsu.edu/stokessummerfun.
CALLING TEENS 13-18 YEARS OLD! Join us July 16-19 for NC 4-H Congress. This year's Congress will be held IN PERSON, at NC State University! Highlights of NC 4-H Congress include: four days with youth from around the county, elect new State 4-H Officers, participate in awesome workshops, hear from engaging speakers, and much more. Youth must be 13 as of January 1, 2022. Transportation will be provided for youth from Stokes County to Raleigh. We will be staying in a dorm on NCSU campus! Please contact Taylor Hartman (taylor_hartman@ncsu.edu) for price details and more information.
4-H Clubs
Stokes 4-H Livestock Team is a club that specializes in livestock judging and skillathon. The club’s goal is to give youth a chance to better understand livestock. For more information, contact Brandon Hartman at 336-520-2548 or brandon_hartman@ncsu.edu.
Northern Stokes Shooting Sports Club is for North Stokes High School area youth who are interested in shooting sports. For more information, contact Ben Hall at 336-593-8134 or ben.hall@stokes.k12.nc.us.
School Skippers is a community club with a diversity of ages that does service projects and studies centered on various themes. For more information, contact Christian Moorefield at 336-351-4858 or 3littlesmiles@gmail.com.
CloverPaws 4-H Club is for youth ages 5-9 who have interest in dogs. This club in particular will not be for youth to bring their dogs, except for special occasions. It is for youth to learn more about dogs in general, before working and training their dog. Youth will also learn arts and crafts related to dogs. For more information, contact Pam Davis at 336-341-7524 or pamshoredavis@gmail.com.
4 Paws 4-H Club is a dog club for youth ages 9 and up that focuses on dog training, dog sports, projects and studies. For more information, contact Pam Davis at 336-341-7524 or pamshoredavis@gmail.com.
TheraPaws 4-H Club is a special interest club for youth ages 12 and older. Youth MUST be willing and have the desire to serve others. Their focus will be more community service driven. Youth will train their dog to become therapy dogs. Dogs WILL have to pass a temperament evaluation before they are able to participate in the club. For more information, contact Pam Davis at 336-341-7524 or pamshoredavis@gmail.com.
At-Large is a for a child who would rather not join a particular club, then he or she is an At-Large Member. At-Large members , along with club members, are allowed full 4-H privileges. For more information, contact Taylor Hartman at 336-593-8179 or taylor_hartman@ncsu.edu.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Register at go.ncsu.edu/howtogrowandgarden
Register at go.ncsu.edu/stokespesticide
Register at go.ncsu.edu/stokesmushroom.
Read more at go.ncsu.edu/stokespumpkintrial.
Read more at go.ncsu.edu/stokesblackberrytrial.
The Stokes County Beekeepers Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Stokes County Cooperative Extension Office at 7:00 p.m. Our meetings are open to the public. We welcome new members throughout the year and membership dues are $10 annually. To subscribe to the Stokes County Beekeepers listserv, email Bryan Hartman with “Subscribe to Beekeepers List” in the subject line. A welcome email will confirm you’ve been added to the listserv. If you have any questions, contact 336-593-8179 or visit https://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/stokes-county-small-farms-horticulture/stokes-county-beekeepers/
Stokes County Plasticulture Equipment Rental
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center has been awarded the NC AgVentures Grant sponsored by NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. The grant was used to purchase plasticulture equipment. We used the award to purchase a Compact Raised Bed Mulch Layer, a Plastic Mulch Lifter, and a trailer for transportation to rent to small farms. The following equipment is to be leased by Lessee.
- Nolt (Red) Mulch Layer with or without Equipment Trailer
- Nolt (Red) Mulch Lifter with or without Equipment Trailer
Using plasticulture as a production method for growing fruits and vegetables has its advantages. Plasticulture has been proven to increase yield (up to three times greater), improve weed control and watering efficiency (water savings of up to 90 percent) and reduce fertilizer costs due to a targeted, more efficient use of applied nutrients. To help the state’s small farmers experience the advantage of these benefits, below are some frequently asked questions about the Plasticulture Equipment Rental.
Who can rent the equipment? Any North Carolina small farmer who wants to try plasticulture to grow crops. We may ask you to share your yield information with us for record-keeping and impact reporting.
How do I rent the equipment? The equipment will be rented on a first‐come, first‐served basis. Contact N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center to request an application and be placed on the schedule. Proper identification will be required when the equipment is picked up. Only one piece of equipment will be rented at a time, depending on the production season. The equipment cannot be rented for more than three days at a time.
How do I return the equipment? The equipment should be returned to the location where it was picked up on the date indicated on the application. Any farmer who does not return the equipment when promised may not be allowed to rent it again and could be subject to a late fee. The equipment should be cleaned before it is returned; a cleaning fee may be applied should the equipment be returned in an unsatisfactory condition. If you are an organic farmer, please note that you are responsible for cleaning the equipment to meet organic certification standards.
Does it cost to rent the equipment? Yes. Rental costs are based on the length of use and due at the time of pick up. One‐day rental ‐ $25 Two‐day rental ‐ $50 Three‐day rental ‐ $75
How do I pay the rental fee? When the equipment is picked up, the farmer should provide either a check or cash for the number of days they will rent the unit and complete all required paperwork.
If you have questions about the Stokes County Plasticulture Equipment Rental program, contact Bryan Hartman, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, at (336) 593-8179 or bkhartman@ncat.edu. https://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/2021/06/stokes-county-plasticulture-equipment-rental/
Family & Consumer Sciences
Register at go.ncsu.edu/stokes-declutter.
Register at go.ncsu.edu/stokes-cooking.
Register at go.ncsu.edu/stokes-green-cleaning.
Register at go.ncsu.edu/stokes-canning.
Register at go.ncsu.edu/stokes-dehydrating.
To make an appointment, contact Savannah Moore at savannah_moore@ncsu.edu or 336-593-8179.
Livestock & Forages
Register at go.ncsu.edu/stokesequineseries
For more information, email Kendra at kpphipps@ncsu.edu
For more information, email Kendra at kpphipps@ncsu.edu.
For more information, go to go.ncsu.edu/novelendophyte
Stokes County Cattlemen's Association
RSVP at go.ncsu.edu/scca by September 2, 2022.
Equipment Rental
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