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.

Diabetes Today / Apple of My Eye

Make plans to join us on Tuesday, October 3rd from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at the Alleghany Wellness Center as we learn some helpful information about diabetes and your daily life and sample some delicious apple recipes.  Dr. Logan Oliver will share information on the importance of eye health.  Call the Extension Office at 336-372-5597 to register.

The Diabetes Today educational series is a partnership between NC Cooperative Extension, AppHealth Care, Alleghany Cares and Alleghany Wellness Center.

Hurricane Preparedness

A few tips on Hurricane Preparedness.

This factsheet takes you through the thought process of what needs to be done before a storm

Hurricane Preparedness

Farm to Table Educational Opportunity

Join us at the Alleghany Wellness Center on Wednesday, September 27^th from 11 am until 1 pm for an educational opportunity to learn about the Alleghany Local Food Initiative.  You will have an opportunity to meet local producers and purchase local products while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres.

It is FREE to attend, but spaces are limited and you MUST have a ticket.  Tickets are available at the Cooperative Extension Office and the Alleghany Farmers Market.  For more information, contact 336-372-5597.

Household Ants: control measures you can use.

It's that time of year where ants are everywhere.  If you have them in your home, I'm sure you are trying to determine the best way to remove them.  Visit the link below for some helpful tips from Extension Entomology.

A Guide to House-Invading Ants and Their Control

Farm to Table 4th of July Parade

The parade is on for Saturday, July 1July 1st and the theme is Farm to Table.  The Sparta Revitalization Committee is hoping that farmers will participate by bringing their tractors, animals, trees, or whatever they would like to "parade" that day. 

Floats meet at NAPCO parking lot. Walkers and animals meet at parking lot beside auditorium on Charles Street. Cars meet in front of SES. If you plan to participate, please register ahead of time at SRC/Chamber office 336-372-5473 and ask for Sarah.

The June meeting for our newly forming ECA Club will be on Monday, June 12th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at the Alleghany Wellness Center.  Please make plans to join us!

2017 Summer Fun

The 2017 Alleghany 4-H Summer Fun Newsletter is now available! Click here to view all the exciting opportunities that we are offering this year...

***PLEASE NOTE:  We will start accepting registrations on Monday, May 15th at 9am.  This is for ALL registrations, including online and over the phone.  Don't forget that payment is required at time of registration....

Feel free to share this information!

The May-July 2017 Alleghany FCS Newsletter is now available online.  Click here to learn more about Alleghany FCS happenings...

Diabetes Today Workshops

Please make plans to join us monthly at the Alleghany Wellness Center as we learn about diabetes and your daily life.  We will enjoy free food samples and receive delicious recipes and helpful information.

All of these are FREE Workshops, but you you must reserve your spot - RSVP to Alleghany Cooperative Extension at 336-372-5597.

New ECA Club Forming

Wouldn't you like to meet new people, make lifelong friendships, enjoy new experiences and give back to the community?  A new ECA Club is forming and by becoming a member, you could do all of those things and more!

Please make plans to join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30pm at the Alleghany Wellness Center (508 Collins Road).

NC Ag. Awareness Day

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March 15 | 9a.m. – 3p.m.
Meet at N.C. State Fairgrounds
Lunch provided
Free bus downtown

Come celebrate North Carolina’s largest industry! Agriculture earns $84 billion today — and could grow to $100 billion in just seven years. Meet elected officials, see ag-related exhibits and celebrate the tremendous contributions agriculture provides to North Carolina and the world. Park at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. We have free buses to the legislature and back with lunch provided!

For more information, visit ncagr.gov/ncagday
See you there!

Sign up here: go.ncsu.edu/AgAwarenessDay

The Feb-April 2017 Alleghany FCS Newsletter is now available online.  Please visit here to learn more about Alleghany FCS happenings...

Severe Weather Emergency Preparedness & Cooking Safety for the Super Bowl

Check out the latest Individual and Community Preparedness e-brief:

• Keep Safe During Severe Winter Weather
• Five Steps to Cook Safely for the Super Bowl
• Help Your Community When the Next Storm Hits
• Important Dates to Remember