On Thursday, July 13, 2017 the NC Central/Eastern Food Bank will be distributing bags of food to community members who are in need of food at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson, NC.
The distribution will start at 10:00 a.m.
Citizens will receive disbursements using a drive-through method, as bags will be brought to individual cars when citizens arrive at the site.
Please contact the Vance County Extension office if you are interested in volunteering; email tapride@ncsu.edu or call 252-438-8188.
All volunteers should arrive at 9:00 a.m.
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North Carolina 4-H Congress is an annual educational event sponsored by North Carolina 4-H at NC State University and planned by the State 4-H Council. The council is composed of 20 young people who serve as officers from their respective districts and 4 state officers who are elected at Congress. NC 4-H Congress will be attended by approximately 600 youth ranging in ages from 13 to 18 and representing every county in North Carolina.
Guidelines
WHO: Any North Carolina 4-H’ers ages 13-18 as of January 1, 2017 is eligible to attend
Where : NC 4-H Congress activities are held on the campus of NC State University , the Jane S McKimmon Center , and the North Carolina State Fairgrounds.
WHAT: North Carolina 4-H Congress is an annual state level event
Costs: $100.00 which will include most meals, transportation and lodging.
Registration
Registrations must be entered no later than June 23
*For more information, contact Turner Pride at the 4-H office
Event Highlight
State 4-H Presentation Competition
Leadership Workshops
Dances
State 4-H Officer Elections
Candlelight Clover
Hands to Service Experience
Downtime with Friends
Seeing Old Friends and Meeting New Ones
Lots of FUN
Contact Information
For more Information about NC 4-H Congress, including how to register please contact the Vance County Extension Office.
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On May 16, produce farmers have an opportunity to learn more about managing food safety risks from farm to market by attending a full day workshop on Navigating the Harmonized GAP Audit. This event, hosted by North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Vance County Center will be held at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market in Henderson.
The workshop will combine classroom and on-farm instruction to provide producers with the tools needed to identify potential food safety concerns, as well as strategies to minimize potential contamination. Growers who participate will be provided with resources to implement an effective on-farm food safety program. The goal of this workshop is to provide farmers with the tools to reduce food safety risks and meet market requirements. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance to fulfill training requirement for those undergoing a GAP audit.
The cost of the workshop is $20, with a registration deadline of May 11th. For more information, contact Paul McKenzie at 252-438-8188 or the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association at 919-542-2402.
This workshop is made possible through the efforts of many partners including North Carolina State University, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems/North Carolina Growing Together Project (CEFS/NCGT), Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) and the Green Rural Redevelopment Organization.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Raleigh, N.C. – NC State Extension and The Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University have launched a rebranding effort for their strategic partnership known as N.C. Cooperative Extension. Effective immediately, a new logo is being rolled out in local Extension centers across the state, as NC State and N.C. A&T adopt a new marketing strategy to grow awareness and engagement for N.C. Cooperative Extension.
N.C. Cooperative Extension comprises the respective land-grant universities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA), and 101 local governments statewide.
Growing awareness, creating prosperity
Dr. Rich Bonanno, associate dean and director of NC State Extension, said, “feedback during the planning phase made clear that those who know Extension love Extension, but many North Carolinians don’t know us or recognize the educational services being offered by these two premier universities in their own communities.”
Extension professionals in all 100 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians translate research-based information and technology from NC State and N.C. A&T into everyday applications, providing educational programs specializing in agriculture, food and nutrition, 4-H youth development, community development and the environment.
“It’s critical to our mission and the growth of our state that we bolster efforts to provide North Carolinians with research-based tools from our universities, which starts by introducing ourselves with a fresh look,” added Bonanno.
Through the collective efforts of the individual partners, who form a vast network dating back to 1914, N.C. Cooperative Extension bridges the state’s two land-grant campuses with communities statewide.
Redesigned logo and simplified identity
NC State and N.C. A&T have introduced a new logo for their N.C. Cooperative Extension partnership, highlighting the involvement of each university. It’s a simple but key step according to Sheri Schwab, director of county operations with NC State Extension.
“It’s important that we emphasize the presence of the universities in communities across the state, while maintaining a unique identity for the Cooperative Extension partnership. People recognize the value behind NC State and N.C. A&T; we want them to know they have access to the latest research discoveries without being on campus.”
Visit the N.C. Cooperative Extension site to find your local Extension center: www.ces.ncsu.edu/local-county-center.
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I have bittersweet news. The good news is that on April 3, 2017, I will begin a great new venture as the County Extension Director for Durham County! My email address will remain the same and I will continue to serve as the point of contact for the two major programs taking place in Vance County; ECA District Day on April 20th and the Vance County Community Resource Fair on April 27, 2017.
In addition, while Vance County begins its search for the next director, our Vance County 4-H Agent (Turner Pride) has been appointed by our District Director to serve as Interim Director. It is my sincere hope that you will show Turner and the entire team the same support you have shared with me over the years.
The sad portion of the bittersweet news is that I will truly miss Vance County. Over the last four years, you all have greatly impacted both my professional and personal life. I have become a better person as together, we have accomplished so much. From the Vance County Community Resource Fair to the Voices of Vance, Community Voices project, I thank you for allowing me to serve as your leader. I know from the sacrifices you all have made to make our work successful that it is because of people like you “Goodness Grows in Vance”.
So let us continue to remain in touch as Vance County continues to be a place where the seeds of goodness can continually grow.
With sincere gratitude,
Morris White
Morris F. White, III
County Extension Director
NC Cooperative Extension
Vance County Center
305 Young Street
Henderson, NC 27536
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