Cabarrus Extension’s Calendar of educational opportunities for August 2012

"Get Plugged In to University Research!"

Obtain Cabarrus Extension’s Calendar of educational opportunities of research-based information on horticulture, agriculture, community development, family resources, consumer sciences and 4-H youth programs weekly via email by request to bhlewis@cabarruscounty.us to "Get-Plugged-In.” Call for more information on any of following program opportunities at 704/920-3310, 8-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or visit our website at: http://cabarrus.ces.ncsu.edu/

August 16: “Be An Informed Citizen”

Cabarrus County Extension and Community Association (ECA) members invite any interested adult to join them for special program “Be an Informed Citizen”, 10:00 a.m. at “new” Board of Elections Building, 369 Church Street, Concord. Linda Grist, Director of Elections, will give tour of facilities and presenting program. For information contact Pamela Outen, Extension Agent at 704-920-3310 or email pamela_outen@ncsu.edu .

August 18: “Venison Cooking Demonstration”

Chef Derek St.Romain, from the Duke Health and Fitness Center will be demonstrating venison cooking at Piedmont Farmers Market, 518 Winecoff School Road, Concord, NC 28027, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon. He will also be representing Backyard Bow Pro, an organization that connects landowners who have deer problems with recreational hunters who will donate deer to local food banks. For information, contact David Goforth, Extension Agent at 704-920-3310 or djgoforth@cabarruscounty.us .

August 22: “Poultry Composting Workshop”

Held at Anson County Extension Center, 501 McLaurin Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170. Topics include: composting basics; design and operation; site selection; setbacks; cost share information for composters; permit requirements; mass mortality planning; forced air; and in-vessel systems. Registration required by calling Richard Goforth, Area Poultry Specialist, at 704-283-3801 or email richard_goforth@ncsu.edu .

"Protect Cabarrus Farmland"

Cabarrus County Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance and Enhanced Agricultural District Ordinance give interested farm, horticulture and forestry land owners additional choices they can use to protect their land-owner rights. Agricultural producers may be eligible for certain federal programs by applying to be a part of an Agricultural District. Contact Carl Pless, Jr., Extension Agent, at 704-920-3310 or cdpless@cabarruscounty.us .

"Improve Your Neighborhood"

Contact Minnie Mitchell, Extension Agent, to help work with your community to provide free resources and training for neighborhood-driven issues such as conflict resolutions, parliamentary procedure, officer development, public speaking and economic literacy at 704-920-3310 or mmitchell@cabarruscounty.us .

“Attend Interesting Programs Through ECA!”

The mission of Extension Community Association (ECA) is to strengthen families through education, leadership development, and community services. Cabarrus County has 9 active ECA clubs that meet once a month. For a list of club schedules, programs and meeting times, call Pam Outen, Extension Agent at 704-920-3310 or email pcouten@cabarruscounty.us .

“Dial Gauge Testing for Pressure Canners”

Free service recommended annually prior to canning season. For appointment, call Pam Outen, Extension Agent at NC Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center for information at 704-920-3310, stop by the center at 715 Cabarrus Avenue-West, Concord 28027 or email pcouten@cabarruscounty.us .

“Soil Analysis"

Free Soil Sampling kits/instructions for lawn, garden, field and landscaping areas available from N.C. Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue-West, Concord, 28027. For further information call David Goforth, Extension Agent at 704-920-3310 or djgoforth@cabarruscounty.us .

“Veggies, Vegetation and Victory with Volunteers”

Public invited to visit Cabarrus Master Gardener Volunteer Association first Tuesday of each month, 9:30 a.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue-West, Concord, 28027 for monthly horticultural program, volunteer opportunities, plant/garden problem diagnosis and association meeting. For information, email djgoforth@cabarruscounty.us or call 704-920-3310.