There's a LOT going on!

First and foremost...WAY TO GO to the Skill-A-Thon team! They are on fire! The following individuals competed at the 2011 N.C. State Fair Skill-A-Thon Competition and have a lot to show for it!

Megan Downs - 14th overall in the Jr. Division
Jonathan Murphy - 11th overall in the Jr. Division
Ashley Murphy - 9th overall in the Jr. Division

So proud of them! Keep up the hard work and it will take you far in life!

Also - there are lots of great events coming up through N.C. Cooperative Extension!

N.C. Cooperative Extension presents the 2011 Winter Agricultural Workshop Series:

Pasture Management: November 2, 2011 at the Craven County Cooperative Extension Office, sponsored lunch will be provided and this event is free to the public. One hour of pesticide credits will be offered for N,O,D, and X licenses. Chemical representatives will be here to discuss how to properly manage your pastures, and seeding rates. Please call and register at (252) 633.1477.

Introduction to Backyard Chicken Management: November 16, 2011 at the Craven County Economic Development Office (please use the back door), sponsored lunch will be provided and this event is free to the public. Dr. Donna Carver from NC State University will be here to discuss how to get into backyard chickens, how to build a coop, and discuss breeds, eggs, and diseases. Please call and register at (252) 633.1477.

Wildlife Nuisance Management: December 14, 2011 at the Craven County Cooperative Extension Office, sponsored lunch will be provided and this event is free to the public. Wildlife officers and wildlife trappers will be discussing proper ways to rid of nuisance wildlife as well as laws, rules, and regulations Great for livestock owners, farmers, hunters, and youth. Please call and register at (252) 633.1477.

Other events coming up in N.C. Cooperative Extension:

Livestock Veterinary Service's Dr. Justin Martin with cooperation from REINS and N.C. Cooperative Extension present a Coggins and Vaccine Clinic: November 5, 2011 at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena (beside the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Office). Please call Livestock Veterinary Services at (252) 933.1483 for the price list and to reserve your spot.

Southeast Regional Pork Conference: November 17, 2011 at the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Office, $5 for event including lunch, 6 hours of CEC will be offered, event is limited to the first 125 people to sign up. Please call and register at (252) 527.2191.

Eastern Carolina Cattleman's Conference: December 6, 2011 at the Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center, $20 pre registration, $25 at the door including lunch. Please call and register at (910) 296.2143.