Pesticide, fertilizer recertification options
Tony Nye - OSU Extension
As COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives, I wanted to share OSU Clinton County Extension’s plans for pesticide and fertilizer recertification in the coming weeks.
Currently the Clinton County Extension Office is planning to host two (in-person) pesticide/fertilizer recertification meetings: Wednesday, Feb. 3 and Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Clinton County Extension Office Community Room, 111 S. Nelson Ave., Wilmington. (This of course is subject to change). These events are only for those applicators with licenses expiring in 2021!
Times for both events will be: Pesticide recertification from 12:30-3:30 p.m.; and fertilizer recertification from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
January 15, 2021
The Columbia County Weed Board and WSU Extension in the Blue Mountain region will virtually host the regional Weed Board and Cereal Grain Conference, Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Sessions are held from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m. on Zoom. There is no charge to participate in the conference.
Topics include the Washington State Noxious Weed Board Update; WSDA seasonal reminders and updates; use of biological controls and insect; Hessian fly management in spring wheat; and integrated weed control in cereal grain systems. WSDA and ODA pesticide re-certification credits may be available.
Please contact your local county Extension Office for the Zoom link and additional program information prior to Jan. 28. A Zoom account is required to log into meeting. Be sure to have your account set-up prior to seminar.
By Tom Joyce tjoyce@mtairynews.com
DOBSON The coronavirus has affected nearly every aspect of life, with each new day seemingly greeted by another program or activity that’s changed as a result.
“But one thing has not,” according to Carmen Long of the local N.C. Cooperative Extension unit based in Dobson.
Surry County Extension and Community Association (ECA) members are proud to announce they are once again accepting applications for the North Central District Extension and Community Association scholarships, says information provided by Long.
The 2021 scholarships are available to both a youth and an adult who are continuing their education beyond the high school level in any field of study, but with priority given to a degree in family and consumer sciences.
Washington County Extension and Outreach has begun a monthly feature of local 4-H families this year, with the first showing just how 4-H can change someone’s life.
This month’s feature is Jeremy and Kari Statler, and their children Caleb, Abigail, and Elijah. They began taking part in 4-H when the second child Abigail begged her parents to let her show a goat. At the time her only farm experience was from spending time on her grandparents’ farm, and her parents decided to build a goat pen at their office at Statler Construction, Inc. The family’s passion for 4-H and showing animals grew from there, with them purchasing an eight acre property south of Wellman where they now live and raise chickens, goats, cows, and a llama. The youngest child Elijah has been showing animals since fourth grade, and he shares how it’s influenced him personally, “Well it definitely changed my life as it just showed me how much I like animals. And then at our old house I never really had cho
January 10, 2021
UF IFAS Extension and the Escambia County Natural Resources Department will hold a drive-through tree giveaway from 9 to 11 a.m., or until supplies last, on Saturday, January 23.
The event will be held at the Escambia County 4-H Camp and Livestock Facility located at 5701 Highway 99 in Molino. The giveaway begins promptly at 9 a.m., and attendees will need to follow instructions from volunteers related to entry and route. To keep everyone healthy, attendees will be asked to stay in their vehicles and wear a mask when approached by volunteers. Each vehicle will receive two free native 1 gallon trees. Species available include overcup oak, willow oak, sweetgum and Savannah holly.