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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.

2009 YO! Afterschool Program

The 2009-2010 Avery County YO! Afterschool program has begun and is off to a great start. If you are needing afterschool care please contact us or download the information from below.

The program offers a afternoon healthy snack, educational games, help with homework and many, many more exciting educational programs.

Please find listed below the registration forms and the parent handbook.

For more information please contact us at 828-733-8270.

2009-2010 YO! Afterschool Registration Forms

2009_2010 YO! Parent Handbook

"Creating Happy and Healthy Children"

The Avery County Cooperative Extension Center will be hosting a 10 week course for parents and childcare providers. Childcare providers can earn 20 CEU credits from the DCD. The course will begin on Tuesday, September 15th and run through November 17th. (This course will be conducted each Tuesday of the week.) The location will be Kingdom Kid's Daycare in Newland beginning at 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Tres Magner, Extension Agent will be teaching Love and Logic and Melanie Cashion, Nutrition Program Assistant will be teaching Expanded Food and Nutrition Education. Pre-registration is required. A registration fee will be charged. You will receive a workbook, cookbook and small kitchen gadgets. For additional information please contact the Cooperative Extension Center.

Pasture Management Field Day

The Avery County Cooperative Extension Center will be hosting a Pasture Management Field Day on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. A meal will be provided immediately after the workshop is completed. Please call the Avery County Cooperative Extension Center by Friday, October 16, 2009 to register. Please find the field day flyer linked below.

Pasture Management Field Day Flyer

Avery County Center gives the Avery County residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, The Avery County Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to the citizens of Avery County. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone at 828-733-8270.

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National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. For seventy-nine years, youth from the United States and its territories have participated in this youth leadership development conference. The Congress provides youth, ages 14-19, a quality, educational, and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently provides. North Carolina's delegation to this year's Congress included 17 youth and 3 adults. MORE

Tourism Extension Website Brings Resources to Local Communities!

Extension agent discussing agritourism business with alpaca farm owner

Tourism Extension at NC State University is proud to announce the launch of their new website! The site is designed to benefit NC Cooperative Extension Agents and other professionals working throughout North Carolina. The purpose of the website is to provide useful information on a variety of tourism-related topics, to identify additional resources, and to provide a forum to share current news and information related to tourism and extension within North Carolina and beyond. Be sure to visit often as new information and resources will be added on a regular basis. MORE

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Events

	WNC AgOptions Grant Meeting November 17th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Newland, NC
	Topics of discussion: Application Process; Expectations; and Tips for Applying. Attendance to this workshop will also serve as the required intent to apply before the November 23rd deadline. All farmers in Avery County are eligible and ENCOURAGED to apply for this grant. ... MORE

	Water Quality Testing Workshops November 24th, 2009 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mt Airy, NC
	On Tuesday, November 24 we will be hosting a water quality testing workshop at Willie's Fish Lake in Mt. Airy. At this workshop, you will learn about water quality and how to test your pond's water quality. This workshop is for you if you have a recreational pond, farm pond, or fee-fishing pond. Register by calling Cheryl Mitchell or Molly Sandfoss at 828-652-7874. ... MORE

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News

"Creating Happy and Healthy Children" Course
Posted August 17th, 2009 in Home & Family

The Avery County Cooperative Extension Center will be hosting a 10 week course for parents and chilcare providers ( child care providers can earn 20 CEU credits from DCD). The course will begin on September 15th through November 17th, 2009; class will be held each Tuesday. The class will be held at the Kingdom Kid's Daycare in Newland beginning at 6:00pm and concluding at 8:00pm. Tres Magner, Extension Agent will be conducing "Parenting with ... MORE

House Hold Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Posted August 11th, 2009 in Community

The County of Avery will be offering, free of charge, a HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) collectioon day for RESIDENTS ONLY. The date is SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2009 beginning at 9:00am - 3:00pm. The location will be at the Avery County Recycling Center (located behind Pittman Trucking and School Board in Newland. This event is NOT intended for commercial use. This will be your opportunity to properly dispose of paint and related materials that are ... MORE

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