Alleghany 4-H Fall Plant Sale

We are now accepting orders for our 2018 Alleghany 4-H Fall Plant Sale.  

The following types of plants are being offered for purchase:

• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Flowers
• Fruit Trees
• Grapes
• Herbs
• Mums
• Raspberries
• Succulents

Payment is due at the time orders are placed.  **We accept credit/debit cards for payment.  Phone orders can and will be accepted with a credit/debit card purchase**

ORDER & PAYMENT DEADLINE:

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

PLANT PICKUP DATES:

Tuesday & Wednesday, October 23rd & 24th (9am - 5pm)

ALL proceeds are used to provide scholarship opportunities for Alleghany County youth to attend 4-H Camp and other 4-H and Extension programming.

You may pick up an order form at the Extension Office or you can print an online version.

For more information, call 336-372-5597 or email Michele Hamm.

Pumpkin Production Workshop

There will be a pumpkin production and selection workshop held on Tuesday, March 6 from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm @ Upper Mountain Research Station. Lunch is provided. To register, you must contact the Extension Office @ 336-372-5597 by March 2. For more information visit the link below.
https://alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu/…/pumpkin-production-worksh…/

NC Trees and Me Video Contest

In honor of North Carolina's Arbor Day, the NC Urban Forestry Council (NCUFC) is asking for video submissions for their 2018 NC Trees and Me video Contest.

Contest submissions will be short videos (15 to 90 seconds) that answer the question, “What do trees mean to me?”.  Prizes will be awarded to the individual(s) or group(s) whose video submission receives the most online votes. The Grand Prize winner will receive $200, and the Runner Up Winner will receive $50. Both videos will also be featured on NCUFC’s website and social media platforms in honor of Arbor Day and beyond.

Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 14, 2018. 

Please see the attached flier for more information. Rules, terms, and conditions of the contest can be found online at www.ncufc.org.  The mission of the NCUFC is to advocate the sustainability of North Carolina’s urban forests through the use of economic, human, and environmental resources. Questions?  Contact Leslie Moorman, contest administrator, at ncufc1@gmail.com. 

Input needed for 4-H Teen Retreat T-shirts

Hey guys!  Our NCD 4-H Teen Officers are looking forward to Teen Retreat and would like to have some of your 4-Hers input on the t-shirts.  This shirt will have a "QUOTE" it can be from youth or agents or from a famous someone!  Please share and have the quotes entered into this form by February 23rd.   https://goo.gl/forms/X92aKTDiTJTkPwkN2  If one of your quotes is chosen you will be recognized at Teen Retreat. 

 If you have any questions please ask Alicia Greer @ alicia.l.greer@gmail.com or any of her other social media.

Feb-April 2018 FCS Newsletter

The Feb-April 2018 Alleghany Family & Consumer Sciences Newsletter is now available online....

NCDA Grower/Buyer Exchange

The NCDA “Grower/Buyer Exchange”, featuring buyers from US Foods and Lowes Foods, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2018. This exchange is exclusive to NC growers of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Part-time Extension Support Staff

Part-time Extension Support Staff

Just for clarification the work schedule is 8 am - 3 pm, Monday - Thursday (max 24 hours per week).  We ask that applicants be flexible in their scheduling to help maintain office coverage.

Please contact the office with any questions.

Applicants MUST apply through the NC State University system at the link above.