Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Fall Into Some Great Upcoming Events


          
        There are so many educational opportunities coming up in Cooperative Extension, I could not just pick one to write about. I wanted to share a lot of them with you! Below, please find information about upcoming events I know you’ll enjoy (and receive credit hours!).
            Coastal Carolina Agricultural Fair. Counties include Craven, Jones, Pamlico, and Carteret. October 17 – October 27, 2013 at the Craven County Jaycees Fairgrounds located in between New Bern and Havelock on Hwy. 70. Come out and visit the livestock barn! We will have educational exhibits available for you and your family.
Farm-City Day, November 2, 2013 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the New Bern Farmer’s Market, Tryon Palace, and the North Carolina History Center. This event is a way to bridge the gap between the farm and the city. We will have educational booths as well as vendors from all over nearby areas. You will find farm equipment, livestock, local FFAs, and vendors from downtown New Bern.
            Southeast Bull Expo & Sale, November 16, 2013 at the Sampson County Livestock Barn behind the Extension Office in Clinton. This will be a great sale for producers looking for high quality bulls and a select group of heifers. Come out and join us!
            Craven / Jones Livestock Association Meeting, November 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM at Core Creek FWB Church in Cove City. Pot Luck dinner. Even if you have not been able to join us for a meeting so far, we would love to have you and your family join us now! It is a great way to network with other livestock producers and those interested in bettering the livestock industry in our area.
            Looking for CEC hours? Come out to the Southeast Regional Pork Conference where you can get all (6) hours in one place. This year’s conference will be held at the Onslow County Cooperative Extension Office on November 21, 2013 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Contact the Onslow County Cooperative Extension Office to register at (910) 455.5873.
            Eastern Carolina Cattlemen’s Conference, December 3, 2013 at the Sampson County Agri-Expo Center in Clinton. This is a great opportunity for cattle producers and those producers interested in raising cattle to come out and network with other producers as well as hear world-renowned speakers from the cattle industry and visit with vendors at the trade show.
            Are you a Certified Crop Advisor? Come to our CCA Training to receive your hours. This year’s training will be held December 10 – 12, 2013 at the Onslow County Cooperative Extension Office. Contact the Onslow County Cooperative Extension Office to register at (910) 455.5873.
More questions? Contact Margaret A. Bell, Livestock Agent in Craven and Jones Counties at Craven County Cooperative Extension at (252) 633.1477. Hope to see you at some of our upcoming educational events!