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The Avery County Cooperative Extension 4-H Program is ready to start taking registration for the upcoming 4-H Summer W.O.W. Program. The policies/rules, event descriptions and registration packet is linked below for your convenience. It is very important to take the time and read the packet. Please make sure to complete the Summer WOW Registration packet along with the event registration form (either 5-8 year old or 9-13 year old). All forms MUST be completed and returned with payment. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions.

Summer WOW Policies/Rules
Summer WOW Event Descriptions
Summer WOW Registration Packet
5-8 Year Old Event Registration Form
9-13 Year Old Event Registration Form

"Friends of the Farm" Breakfast Series
The Avery County Farmland Preservation Agricultural Board will host the second "Friends of the Farm" series breakfast on FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009. The breakfast will be hosted at the Altamont United Methodist Church beginning at 6:30am and will conclude around 8:00am. The board will sponsor a FREE breakfast for all farmers. The agenda will consist of introducing the Farmland Preservation Program and will also focus on an alternative crop--Raspberry Production. For additional information or to register please contact the Avery County Cooperative Extension Center at 828-733-8270.

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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	WECO Watershed Education
The Watershed Education for Communties and Local Officials (WECO) program is dedicated to facilitating watershed planning at the local level in North Carolina. A program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, WECO brings watershed stakeholders together to find collaborative solutions to water quality problems in their watershed. MORE

	Pesticide Safety Education Program
The North Carolina Pesticide Safety Education Program's mission is to promote the responsible use of pesticides through educational resources and training. MORE

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Events

	Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting August 11th, 2009 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mills River, NC
	A strawberry pre-plant meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11 at the Mountain Horticultural Research Station in Mills River. The meeting will be held from 9-11:30 am, prior to the Fresh Market Tomato and Vegetable Field Day. Topics will include: An overview and how to plan a strawberry enterprise month by month in WNC (Dr. Barclay Poling), Row covers and their importance in WNC (Dr. Barclay Poling), High elevation day-neutral varieties and high-tunnels for offseason production ... MORE

	Fresh Market Tomato and Vegetable Field Day August 11th, 2009 @ 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM Mills River, NC
	This annual event will include field tours of the important applied research on vegetables at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Center in Mills River, NC. Specialists from NCSU will discuss their results. Pesticide credits will be offered. ... MORE

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News

Avery County Farmers Market
Posted May 6th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food

The Avery County Farmers Market has a tentative start date of Saturday, May 30, 2009. The location will at the Newland Elementary School upper parking lot. Several local producers will be participating in the upcoming market. An educational meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at the Avery County Cooperative Extension Center beginning at 6:30pm. If you would like to participate in the market or need additional information please plan ... MORE

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