Beef Quality Assurance Meeting, 1/24/12 @6:30pm

Bull Evaluation Day, Livestock Arena 1/27/12

NE District Regional Beef Cattle Conference 2/14/12

Equine Vaccination Clinic, Livestock Arena 2/18/12

Northeastern Regional Pork Conference 2/21/12

Pesticide Recertification "X" & "V" Credit Class Schedule

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ANNOUNCING THE RETIREMENT OF: Rell Killebrew, 4-H Program Assistant in Edgecombe County, retired December 1, 2011 after working in that position since 1996. She started in the position as a part-time assistant and quickly built her programming efforts into a full-time position developing an extensive summer 4-H program and supplementing yearly 4-H activities. Her dedicated work ethic and love of 4-H has enriched the lives of many boys and girls through their participation in 4-H. She was also instrumental in the formation and development of the North Carolina Association of Extension Program Assistants, Associates and Technicians. Her devotion to the 4-H program in our office will be greatly missed, but her contributions to 4-H youth will continue to be felt.

As with Rell's wishes, she did not want a recognition event, but we are sure that she would appreciate a card or letter if you have a moment.

Rell Killebrew, 1874 Nobles Mill Pond Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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Agriculture Newsletter Fall 2011

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For SHOW & SALE INFO --- CLICK ON "4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT" 

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Horticulture Update

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer:

• 2012 Training Schedule - Check it out here!

Tarboro-Edgecombe Farmers Market:

• T-E Farmers Market Feasibility Study – Take a look at the recommendations that came out of the study here!

Upcoming Events:

• 2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School -The 2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School will be held on Friday, March 2, at the Person County Extension Center, 304 S. Morgan St. in Roxboro, NC.  Download the pre-registration form here!

Apiculture Update

Honey & Honeybees:

• Food Safety News Article - Tests Show Most Store Honey Isn't Honey, read more about this disturbing report and the role that China is playing.

Beekeeping:

• Coastal Plains Beekeeping - Next Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21st 7-9 pm, Edgecombe County Admin. Auditorium in Tarboro.  Speaker: Dr. John Ambrose (NCSU) - Topic: Irvin Rackley Memorial & Adulterated Honey.

Coastal Plains Beekeepers - 2012 Schedule of Events: Click on “Lawn & Garden” in the left hand column!