Moore County Cooperative Extension

Happy 4th of July from Moore County Extension.

Moth Night in the Sandhills: Discoveries in the Darkness.

Join the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for a night of moth exploration at Weymouth Woods - Sandhills Nature Preserve on June 25th from 8:00 - 11:00pm! The event is free, but registration is requested. Click on the following link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moth-night-in-the-sandhills-discoveries-in-the-darkness-tickets-921227073977?aff=oddtdtcreator

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced in May that NC Ag’s impact has reached a record breaking $111.1 billion of economic impact. Agriculture's economic impact in NC emphasizes the need to get youth involved in agriculture.

Such opportunities are available to youth through 4-H Poultry Science projects. Read more about the fun ways youth can learn about poultry in the article below or click on the link at go.ncsu.edu/poultryyouth

Need for NC Youth in Ag Increases With NC Ag Impact Agriculture is more important than ever, especially in North Carolina! Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced in May that NC Ag’s impact has reached a record breaking $111.1 billion of economic impact. That is a jump from $103.2 billion in 2023. For youth interested in Agriculture, there...

US Golf Association called on NCSU to help renovate Pinehurst No. 2. with native plants. Click on the following link to read more:https://news.ncsu.edu/2024/05/let-it-bee/

Another Record: NC Agriculture’s Economic Impact Rises to $111 Billion! Read more about the strength of agriculture to our state:https://shorturl.at/AHodb

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is hosting a landowner field workshop on June 5th on Block B of the Sandhills Game Lands. The intent is to give landowners an in-depth look into Sandhills ecology and habitat management – see attached flyer more details. Please feel free to spread the word to any landowners who might have an interest. The event is free, but space is limited. To register or to get more information email Gabriela Garrison at [email protected]

Teaching children where their food comes from instills in them a lifelong appreciation for agriculture and nutrition. Find out more about the hands-on nutritional programs available through Moore County Extension at 910-947-3188 or at https://moore.ces.ncsu.edu/

Since spring is here, you might be anxious to start gardening. The first step to a flourishing garden is to get a soil test. Call Moore County Extension to find out why you should get a soil test and how to get your free kit, 910-94703188.

Moore County Extension is seeking qualified candidates for fill the horticultural position. Go to https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/199443 to apply.

Hopefully you have enjoyed learning about FCS and picked up some good tips throughout Living Well month. Call or visit our website to learn about FCS programs available to you.

Are you living within your means or borrowing from your future? Take control of your financial health before it controls you. Here are some tips to improve your financial health.

Join us for an evening of conversation and cider tasting with Diane Flynt, orchardist and founder of discussing her new book _Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South_. Four-time James Beard Award Nominee for Outstanding Professional in Beer, Wine and Spirits, Diane will share stories about apples’ early days and her journey establishing the first cider orchard and cidery in the modern south. The cider tasting will feature new and rare releases from James Creek, including a couple from the orchards at Foggy Ridge, paired with local cheeses. Seating is limited. Tickets includes a copy of Diane’s book, in partnership with To purchase or more more information, see www.jamescreek ciderhouse.com/ticketed-event a

Almost there! Hopefully you have found some ways to improve you daily life through these daily challenges. What has been your favorite?

Applications are open for the 2024 Horticulture Science Summer Institute July 7-12, 2024. Don't miss this residential, hands-on, pre-college program designed to engage youth into the many career opportunities within horticulture.Applications due April 1st!
https://growforit.ces.ncsu.edu/growforit-programs/hssi/

There are so many benefits to exercise! As you can see from these 5 benefits, exercise is medicine. Start simple and find a form of exercise you enjoy today!

Cluttered space, cluttered mind. Start this week off decluttering your space! Get the ball rolling for a great week of Living Well!

Learn how the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers can help you answer your most perplexing lawn and gardening questions: https://moore.ces.ncsu.edu/mooreemgv/master-gardener-helpline/

Did you know that a lot of the antioxidants are pigments that give foods color? Chlorophyll, carotenoids, flavonoids, and anthocyanidins provide beautiful color to the foods we eat and powerful nutrition to our bodies. Make sure you build a colorful plate to get plenty of vitamins in your diet.

As I look through these daily challenges they all seem really simple and easy. But they are not always that easy. How crazy is life that we have to practice being still and eating at a table together with no technology. They may be challenging, but they are so worth it and will make a big impact in your life.

Set a simple goal you can achieve in one month that will improve you life. SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.

Our free lunch-n-learn series starts this Friday. Join us at 12:00pm to learn about healthy substitutes.

97,000 North Carolinians? Wow, were you one of them! Call or explore Moore County Cooperative Extension Website to learn more about FCS programs near you. Sign-up for our bi-monthly FCS newsletter for news and updates on upcoming classes.

Start Living Well this week! Here are this week's daily challenges.

According to the latest results from the 2022 Census of Agriculture, Moore County increased farmland by almost 19%. Find more about Moore County's agricultural statistics at: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2022/Full_Report/Census_by_State/North_Carolina/index.php

Welcome to Living Well month with NEAFCS! NEAFCS is a national Extension association for Family and Consumer Science professionals. Join us everyday in doing something to improve your life and strength your family.

The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension is conducting a Farm Tax Webinar on March 4 about sales tax exemptions for farmers as part of a series on farm tax issues.

Target audience: farmers (vegetables & fruits, cut flowers, livestock, h**p, row crops, etc.), nursery growers, beekeepers.

Sales Tax Exemptions on Farm Products & Inputs
Date: March 4, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. EST
Presenter: Andrew Branan, Associate Professor and Extension Legal Specialist, NC State University

https://moore.ces.ncsu.edu/2024/02/webinar-on-sales-tax-exemptions-on-farm-products-inputs/

Although many people are familiar with the Agriculture and 4-H side of Cooperative Extension, not many know about the Family and Consumer Science Program. Extension is not just for farmers and gardeners, it is for everybody. Over the course of March, we will be sharing some of the great things about FCS programs in North Carolina Cooperative Extension as well as promoting ways that you can Live Well. For more information about FCS programs in Moore County, contact Janice Roberts at 910-947-3188.

It's not too late to sign up for the High Tunnel Soil Health Workshop on March 7! Carolina Farm Stewardship Association will be covering some great information, and our host The Garden on Wilson has a new high tunnel! This is a perfect opportunity for those with high tunnels or those considering getting one!

Get more information and register here:
https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/event/high-tunnel-soil-health-bed-prep-planting/

Need to know more about the USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program? Learn more on November 16 at the Thomas Entrepreneurial HUB, 202 Main Street, Pembroke, NC.