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Preparing. Finding. Implementing solutions. @Cooperative Extension at A&T @NCATExtension #NCATSFW #NCATEXTENSION on the move North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Newsletter www.ag.ncat.edu February 2018 • Vol. XVII, No. 1 Week Celebrates the Big Impact of Small Farms Want up to the minute updates during Cooperative Extension at A&T’s Small Farms Week? Join the Conversation on social media by following these hashtags: #NCATSFW #NCATEXTENSION North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Small Farms Week will recognize the important role small farms play in the state’s $84 billion agriculture industry. With the theme “Small Farms, Big Impact,” this 32nd annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will feature workshops, tours, farming demonstra-tions and more during the last week of March. The celebration will kick off with a discussion and farm tours March 26 in Robeson County, home of 2017 N.C. Small Farmer of the Year Lucius Epps, and continue March 27-28 at N.C. A&T, with educational workshops, demonstrations and a March 28 luncheon where the 2018 Small Farmer of the Year will be announced. “This year’s theme, ‘Small Farms, Big Impact,’ speaks to how important small farmers are to North Carolina’s agricultural industry,” said Rosalind Dale, administrator of Cooperative Extension at A&T. “Because of population shifting to urban and suburban areas over the past century, it’s easy for people to forget that farmers are still hard at work producing our food. “Agriculture is an $84 billion industry in our state, and the vast majority of our farmers are small farmers who earn less than $50,000 annually. Small farms really do make a big impact in North Carolina.” Cooperative Extension at A&T supports small-scale farmers with educational programs designed to promote sustainability and profit-ability. Last year alone, it made almost 50,000 contacts with farmers. During Small Farms Week, one of the program highlights in Robeson County will be a Monday, March 26, panel of all-star farm-ers, which will include two North Carolina Small Farmers of the Year. Organizers hope young, beginning and even experienced farm-ers will be inspired by the lessons shared by these master growers. The panel will include Lucius Epps, who owns Epps Produce Farm with his wife Vera and is the state’s reigning Small Farmer of the Year. He began his career in 1976 and in recent years he has grown 130 acres of soybeans and more than 30 acres of other fruits and vegetables, including cantaloupe, watermelon, strawberries, tomatoes and squash. Using techniques to extend his growing season, Epps cultivates 6.5 acres of produce using black plastic and drip irrigation, which has increased the profitability of his farm by $10,000 in recent years. He also increased his income by 30 per-cent in 2016 by planting soybeans during a period when prices for soybeans increased, and he plants half of the crop using a no-till method to maintain soil health. Although farming is innate to the life-long grower, Epps credits Cooperative Extension in Robeson County and the outreach from A&T’s Extension program for helping him learn new techniques to remain successful. Epps will be joined on the panel by Ellery Locklear of Robeson County who — along with his sister Amy Locklear- Cummings — was the 2003 winner. Locklear Produce grows strawberries, other fruits and vegetables, and potted plants with a range from spring to fall. A second panel discussion, on Tuesday, March 27, will provide more insight from suc-cessful farmers. Albert and Ada Beatty, 2012 Small Farmers of the Year, and Stanley Hughes, 2004 Small Farmer of the Year, will participate in a discus-sion facilitated by Dr. Michelle Eley, community and eco-nomic development specialist for Cooperative Extension at A&T. Albert Beatty, a third-generation farmer, and his wife, Ada, have farmed in Harrells for more than four decades. On AA&S Farms, which occupies about 500 acres, they grow corn, soybeans, okra and timber and raise cattle, swine and goats. Stanley Hughes, also a third-generation farmer, grows organic tobacco, collards, kale, broccoli, beans, cabbage and mustard greens at Pine Knot Farms in Hurdle Mills. Hughes and his wife, Linda, received the 2013 Farmer of the Year Award from the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. In addition to learning from award-winning farmers, Small Farms Week attendees will have the opportunity to learn from A&T faculty and Extension specialists. See pages 2-3 for the full program of events. *A $30 fee is required for Tuesday and Wednesday activities. Small farmers who have registered in advance are exempt. Registration deadline is March 15. Monday, March 26 Small Farms Week Kickoff Southeastern Agricultural Events Center 1027 Highway 74 East, Lumberton, N.C. Presiding Christy Strickland, director North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County 9 a.m. — Registration and Refreshments 9:45 a.m. — Welcome and Opening Comments ~ Nelson Brownlee, Extension area agent, farm management ~ Ricky Harris, Robeson County Manager ~ N.C. Sen. Danny Britt Jr. ~ Keith Walters, southeast district Extension director, N.C. State University ~ Dr. Rosalind Dale, associate dean/adminis-trator, Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T 10:15 a.m. — Profile and Significance of Robeson County Agriculture Everett Davis, retired director N.C. Cooperative Extension, Robeson County 10:30 a.m. — Panel Discussion: Small Farmers Paving the Future for Robeson County Agriculture Moderator: Debbie Hamrick, director Specialty Crops, North Carolina Farm Bureau ~ Lucius Epps, Epps Farm Produce, 2017 Small Farmer of the Year ~ Roderick McMillian, MG3 Farms, family-owned hydroponic lettuce operation ~ Ellery Locklear, Locklear Produce, 2003 Small Farmer of the Year ~ Millard Locklear, New Ground Farm, LLC 11:30 a.m. — Tips for Securing Financial Resources Kevin Kinlaw, branch manager, Cape Fear Farm Credit USDA Programs to Assist Small Farmers Giles Floyd, Robeson County executive director, Farm Service Agency Noon-1:15 p.m. — Lunch Presiding: Christy Strickland 2017 Small Farmer-of-the-Year video and special presentation to the 2017 Small Farmer of the Year Dr. Barbara A. Board, eastern regional Extension director, N.C. A&T 1:45 p.m. — Depart for Farm Tours 2-4:30 p.m. — Farm Tours: ~ Lucius Epps, Epps Farm Produce, 2017 Small Farmer of the Year ~ Roderick McMillian, MG3 Farms, family-owned hydroponic lettuce operation ~ Ellery Locklear, Locklear Produce, 2003 Small Farmer of the Year 4 p.m. — SFW Campus Kickoff Student Engagement Event Front of Webb Hall, N.C. A&T Student organizations of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences will host events, which will include animals from the A&T University Farm, the “Got to be NC” Big Cart and refreshments. 5:30 p.m. — “The Future of Ag” student forum Webb Hall Auditorium Current and former CAES students discuss their agricultural engagement and futures. Q&A to follow. Tuesday, March 27* Educational Forum Alumni-Foundation Event Center 200 N. Benbow Road Greensboro, N.C. 27411 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Interactive Exhibitions Exhibits: Health Aspects and Safety Issues of Grape Derived Products Poster presentation to address safety issues of grape derived products such as grape juice, wine, raisins and grape pomace. Dr. Jianmei Yu and Ivy Smith Agricultural Heritage at N.C. A&T Photos, brochures, posters, scrapbooks, letters and artifacts on the history of farming, vocational education, and agricultural Extension programs in North Carolina. Archives and Special Collections, F.D. Bluford Library. James Stewart and Netta Cox NC AgrAbility Information, demonstration and hands-on activities for adaptive equipment, and ergo-nomic tools for farm safety, especially for those with disabilities. Beatriz Rodriguez Center for Environmental Farming Systems showcase Lisa Forehand N.C. Cooperative Extension — Local Food Program Publications and other informational resourc-es will be distributed and staff will be avail-able for questions. Joanna Lelekacs NC Choices This program of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) provides network-ing opportunities, educational programming and technical assistance for producers, meat processors, buyers and food professionals. Sarah Blacklin Farmer Feud! Participants test their knowledge of the USDA Farm Service Agency in this interac-tive exhibition. Rodney B. Young, director, N.C. Cooperative Extension for Caswell County. Acting N.C. Public Affairs/Outreach Coordinator for Farm Service Agency N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division N.C. Forest Service on the move Small Farms Week Schedule of Events — March 25-31, 2018 11:30 a.m. — Celebration of Local Foods Luncheon Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and Kellogg Endowment in collaboration with A&T campus dining service. Wisdom from our Farmers Panel Discussion Facilitated by Dr. Michelle Eley Albert and Ada Beatty, 2012 Small Farmers of the Year, and Stanley Hughes, 2004 Small Farmer of the Year, share the successes and challenges of farming. 1-1:50 p.m. — Concurrent sessions with hands-on activities Session 1. How to Design and Develop a Dynamic Farm Marketing Strategy Devine Farms uses an integrated marketing plan to maximize local impact. Direct market-ing techniques, agritourism and how commu-nity involvement strengthens the brand. Dr. S. Janine Parker and Devine Farms Session 2. Factors Influencing Productivity and Income in Beef Cattle & Meat Goats Best growth and performance of cattle and goats. Components of herd health including proper balance between biosecurity, nutri-tion, vaccine/deworming protocols, pasture management and an active veterinary-client relationship. Dr. Ralph Noble and Andrea Gentry, DVM 1:50-2 p.m. — Break 2-2:50 p.m. — Concurrent sessions with hands-on activities Above sessions repeat. 2:50-3 p.m. — Break 3-5 p.m. — High Tunnel Demonstration University Farm 3136 McConnell Road Dr. Sanjun Gu and Leon Moses. Transportation provided. Departures from the Alumni-Foundation Event Center scheduled for: ~ First group 3:05 p.m. ~ Second group 3:15 p.m. ~ Third group 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 28* Small Farmers’ Appreciation Day 8:30-11:30 a.m. — Educational Forum N.C. A&T Coltrane Hall 8:30-9:20 a.m. — Session 1. Pest Management Room 129 Presentation A: The “Produce Paradox” Navigating the “Produce Paradox” — Using a Mustard Trap to Manage the Cabbage Bug on Collard. How Integrated Pest Management (IPM) not dependent on insecticides can make food safer using mustard as a trap crop for the cabbage bug that attacks collard and other cold crops in the Piedmont. Dr. Louis Jackai, Dr. Beatrice Dingha, Marsha Dwyer and Sudan Gyawaly Presentation B: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Look-alikes in N.C. and the Real Deal! Know and Recognize the New Enemy of Your Crop. Learn to identify and management BMSB (eggs, five nymphal and adult stages). Drs. Beatrice Dingha and Louis Jackai Session 2. Diversified operation for profit Diversified enterprise strategies Godfrey Room The economics of farming, and enterprise strategies for diversified farming, including agritourism and value-added operations, and policies/regulations regarding tax, insurance, safety and funding. Hands-on activities with specialty crops: identification, opportunities and challenges. Dr. Kathleen Liang and John Ivey 9:20-9:30 a.m. — Break 9:30-10:20 a.m. — Sessions repeat 10:20-10:30 a.m. — Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. Session 1. Urban agriculture A unique program at A&T to demonstrate small-scale, high-efficiency operations involving CAES students. Samples will be shared with participants, including planting and management advice. Session 2. Screening Dr. Sanjun Gu begins this session with a discussion about organic strawberry production at A&T, followed by a showing of the 45-minute documentary, “The Favored Strawberry.” Filmed in eight states, including North Carolina, the film features farms where strawberries are picked by hand, often by hard working immigrants chasing the American dream. Noon-2 p.m. — Small Farmers’ Appreciation Luncheon Alumni-Foundation Event Center 200 N. Benbow Road Greensboro, N.C. 27411 Presiding Dr. Rosalind Dale, associate dean and administrator Cooperative Extension at A&T Welcome Dr. Shirley Hymon-Parker, interim dean College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Steve Troxler, North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture N.C. Department of Agriculture Lunch Introduction of Speaker Dr. Dale Speaker TBD Presentation of 2018 Small-Farmer-of-the- Year Award and Video Adjourn 5 p.m. — Small Farms Week Student Cooking Competition Williams Cafeteria CAES student teams compete against students from other colleges at A&T in a cook-off using local foods. Sodexo chefs will assist the teams. Cost: $8.81 plus tax payable at the cafeteria. University meal plans also accepted. Preparing. Finding. Implementing solutions. Use this link to register for Small Farms Week: http://bit.ly/sfw2018 ________________ ___N_o_n_p_r_o_fi_t _O_r_g_. __ __U_S_ _P_o_s_ta_g_e_ _P_a_id__ ___P_e_rm__it_ N__o_. _2_02_ __ __G_r_e_e_n_s_b_o_r_o_, N__C__ on the move North Carolina A&T State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Newsletter — Produced by Agricultural Communications Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr., Chancellor Dr. Shirley Hymon-Parker, Interim Dean, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Dr. Antoine J. Alston, Associate Dean, Academic Studies Dr. Rosalind Dale, Administrator and Associate Dean, Cooperative Extension Dr. Valerie Giddings, Interim Associate Dean, Agricultural Research North Carolina A&T State University is a land-grant doctoral/research institution and AA/EEO employer. N.C. A&T does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Send change of address and correspondence to: on the move Newsletter Editor Agricultural Research Program CH Moore Agricultural Research Station Greensboro, NC 27411 or online: http://bit.ly/caessub 7,000 copies of this public document were printed on recycled paper at a cost of $1,459.60 or $0.21 per copy. Distributed in furtherance of the acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are open to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina State University, US Department of Agriculture and local governments cooperating. on the move/flip side SNOW DAY Horses at the A&T University Farm took advantage of a recent snow day to frolic in the flakes before heading back into their cozy stable. @ncatcaes #ncatcaes #aggiesdo www.ag.ncat.edu
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Full Text | Preparing. Finding. Implementing solutions. @Cooperative Extension at A&T @NCATExtension #NCATSFW #NCATEXTENSION on the move North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Newsletter www.ag.ncat.edu February 2018 • Vol. XVII, No. 1 Week Celebrates the Big Impact of Small Farms Want up to the minute updates during Cooperative Extension at A&T’s Small Farms Week? Join the Conversation on social media by following these hashtags: #NCATSFW #NCATEXTENSION North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Small Farms Week will recognize the important role small farms play in the state’s $84 billion agriculture industry. With the theme “Small Farms, Big Impact,” this 32nd annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will feature workshops, tours, farming demonstra-tions and more during the last week of March. The celebration will kick off with a discussion and farm tours March 26 in Robeson County, home of 2017 N.C. Small Farmer of the Year Lucius Epps, and continue March 27-28 at N.C. A&T, with educational workshops, demonstrations and a March 28 luncheon where the 2018 Small Farmer of the Year will be announced. “This year’s theme, ‘Small Farms, Big Impact,’ speaks to how important small farmers are to North Carolina’s agricultural industry,” said Rosalind Dale, administrator of Cooperative Extension at A&T. “Because of population shifting to urban and suburban areas over the past century, it’s easy for people to forget that farmers are still hard at work producing our food. “Agriculture is an $84 billion industry in our state, and the vast majority of our farmers are small farmers who earn less than $50,000 annually. Small farms really do make a big impact in North Carolina.” Cooperative Extension at A&T supports small-scale farmers with educational programs designed to promote sustainability and profit-ability. Last year alone, it made almost 50,000 contacts with farmers. During Small Farms Week, one of the program highlights in Robeson County will be a Monday, March 26, panel of all-star farm-ers, which will include two North Carolina Small Farmers of the Year. Organizers hope young, beginning and even experienced farm-ers will be inspired by the lessons shared by these master growers. The panel will include Lucius Epps, who owns Epps Produce Farm with his wife Vera and is the state’s reigning Small Farmer of the Year. He began his career in 1976 and in recent years he has grown 130 acres of soybeans and more than 30 acres of other fruits and vegetables, including cantaloupe, watermelon, strawberries, tomatoes and squash. Using techniques to extend his growing season, Epps cultivates 6.5 acres of produce using black plastic and drip irrigation, which has increased the profitability of his farm by $10,000 in recent years. He also increased his income by 30 per-cent in 2016 by planting soybeans during a period when prices for soybeans increased, and he plants half of the crop using a no-till method to maintain soil health. Although farming is innate to the life-long grower, Epps credits Cooperative Extension in Robeson County and the outreach from A&T’s Extension program for helping him learn new techniques to remain successful. Epps will be joined on the panel by Ellery Locklear of Robeson County who — along with his sister Amy Locklear- Cummings — was the 2003 winner. Locklear Produce grows strawberries, other fruits and vegetables, and potted plants with a range from spring to fall. A second panel discussion, on Tuesday, March 27, will provide more insight from suc-cessful farmers. Albert and Ada Beatty, 2012 Small Farmers of the Year, and Stanley Hughes, 2004 Small Farmer of the Year, will participate in a discus-sion facilitated by Dr. Michelle Eley, community and eco-nomic development specialist for Cooperative Extension at A&T. Albert Beatty, a third-generation farmer, and his wife, Ada, have farmed in Harrells for more than four decades. On AA&S Farms, which occupies about 500 acres, they grow corn, soybeans, okra and timber and raise cattle, swine and goats. Stanley Hughes, also a third-generation farmer, grows organic tobacco, collards, kale, broccoli, beans, cabbage and mustard greens at Pine Knot Farms in Hurdle Mills. Hughes and his wife, Linda, received the 2013 Farmer of the Year Award from the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. In addition to learning from award-winning farmers, Small Farms Week attendees will have the opportunity to learn from A&T faculty and Extension specialists. See pages 2-3 for the full program of events. *A $30 fee is required for Tuesday and Wednesday activities. Small farmers who have registered in advance are exempt. Registration deadline is March 15. Monday, March 26 Small Farms Week Kickoff Southeastern Agricultural Events Center 1027 Highway 74 East, Lumberton, N.C. Presiding Christy Strickland, director North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County 9 a.m. — Registration and Refreshments 9:45 a.m. — Welcome and Opening Comments ~ Nelson Brownlee, Extension area agent, farm management ~ Ricky Harris, Robeson County Manager ~ N.C. Sen. Danny Britt Jr. ~ Keith Walters, southeast district Extension director, N.C. State University ~ Dr. Rosalind Dale, associate dean/adminis-trator, Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T 10:15 a.m. — Profile and Significance of Robeson County Agriculture Everett Davis, retired director N.C. Cooperative Extension, Robeson County 10:30 a.m. — Panel Discussion: Small Farmers Paving the Future for Robeson County Agriculture Moderator: Debbie Hamrick, director Specialty Crops, North Carolina Farm Bureau ~ Lucius Epps, Epps Farm Produce, 2017 Small Farmer of the Year ~ Roderick McMillian, MG3 Farms, family-owned hydroponic lettuce operation ~ Ellery Locklear, Locklear Produce, 2003 Small Farmer of the Year ~ Millard Locklear, New Ground Farm, LLC 11:30 a.m. — Tips for Securing Financial Resources Kevin Kinlaw, branch manager, Cape Fear Farm Credit USDA Programs to Assist Small Farmers Giles Floyd, Robeson County executive director, Farm Service Agency Noon-1:15 p.m. — Lunch Presiding: Christy Strickland 2017 Small Farmer-of-the-Year video and special presentation to the 2017 Small Farmer of the Year Dr. Barbara A. Board, eastern regional Extension director, N.C. A&T 1:45 p.m. — Depart for Farm Tours 2-4:30 p.m. — Farm Tours: ~ Lucius Epps, Epps Farm Produce, 2017 Small Farmer of the Year ~ Roderick McMillian, MG3 Farms, family-owned hydroponic lettuce operation ~ Ellery Locklear, Locklear Produce, 2003 Small Farmer of the Year 4 p.m. — SFW Campus Kickoff Student Engagement Event Front of Webb Hall, N.C. A&T Student organizations of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences will host events, which will include animals from the A&T University Farm, the “Got to be NC” Big Cart and refreshments. 5:30 p.m. — “The Future of Ag” student forum Webb Hall Auditorium Current and former CAES students discuss their agricultural engagement and futures. Q&A to follow. Tuesday, March 27* Educational Forum Alumni-Foundation Event Center 200 N. Benbow Road Greensboro, N.C. 27411 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Interactive Exhibitions Exhibits: Health Aspects and Safety Issues of Grape Derived Products Poster presentation to address safety issues of grape derived products such as grape juice, wine, raisins and grape pomace. Dr. Jianmei Yu and Ivy Smith Agricultural Heritage at N.C. A&T Photos, brochures, posters, scrapbooks, letters and artifacts on the history of farming, vocational education, and agricultural Extension programs in North Carolina. Archives and Special Collections, F.D. Bluford Library. James Stewart and Netta Cox NC AgrAbility Information, demonstration and hands-on activities for adaptive equipment, and ergo-nomic tools for farm safety, especially for those with disabilities. Beatriz Rodriguez Center for Environmental Farming Systems showcase Lisa Forehand N.C. Cooperative Extension — Local Food Program Publications and other informational resourc-es will be distributed and staff will be avail-able for questions. Joanna Lelekacs NC Choices This program of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) provides network-ing opportunities, educational programming and technical assistance for producers, meat processors, buyers and food professionals. Sarah Blacklin Farmer Feud! Participants test their knowledge of the USDA Farm Service Agency in this interac-tive exhibition. Rodney B. Young, director, N.C. Cooperative Extension for Caswell County. Acting N.C. Public Affairs/Outreach Coordinator for Farm Service Agency N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division N.C. Forest Service on the move Small Farms Week Schedule of Events — March 25-31, 2018 11:30 a.m. — Celebration of Local Foods Luncheon Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems and Kellogg Endowment in collaboration with A&T campus dining service. Wisdom from our Farmers Panel Discussion Facilitated by Dr. Michelle Eley Albert and Ada Beatty, 2012 Small Farmers of the Year, and Stanley Hughes, 2004 Small Farmer of the Year, share the successes and challenges of farming. 1-1:50 p.m. — Concurrent sessions with hands-on activities Session 1. How to Design and Develop a Dynamic Farm Marketing Strategy Devine Farms uses an integrated marketing plan to maximize local impact. Direct market-ing techniques, agritourism and how commu-nity involvement strengthens the brand. Dr. S. Janine Parker and Devine Farms Session 2. Factors Influencing Productivity and Income in Beef Cattle & Meat Goats Best growth and performance of cattle and goats. Components of herd health including proper balance between biosecurity, nutri-tion, vaccine/deworming protocols, pasture management and an active veterinary-client relationship. Dr. Ralph Noble and Andrea Gentry, DVM 1:50-2 p.m. — Break 2-2:50 p.m. — Concurrent sessions with hands-on activities Above sessions repeat. 2:50-3 p.m. — Break 3-5 p.m. — High Tunnel Demonstration University Farm 3136 McConnell Road Dr. Sanjun Gu and Leon Moses. Transportation provided. Departures from the Alumni-Foundation Event Center scheduled for: ~ First group 3:05 p.m. ~ Second group 3:15 p.m. ~ Third group 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 28* Small Farmers’ Appreciation Day 8:30-11:30 a.m. — Educational Forum N.C. A&T Coltrane Hall 8:30-9:20 a.m. — Session 1. Pest Management Room 129 Presentation A: The “Produce Paradox” Navigating the “Produce Paradox” — Using a Mustard Trap to Manage the Cabbage Bug on Collard. How Integrated Pest Management (IPM) not dependent on insecticides can make food safer using mustard as a trap crop for the cabbage bug that attacks collard and other cold crops in the Piedmont. Dr. Louis Jackai, Dr. Beatrice Dingha, Marsha Dwyer and Sudan Gyawaly Presentation B: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Look-alikes in N.C. and the Real Deal! Know and Recognize the New Enemy of Your Crop. Learn to identify and management BMSB (eggs, five nymphal and adult stages). Drs. Beatrice Dingha and Louis Jackai Session 2. Diversified operation for profit Diversified enterprise strategies Godfrey Room The economics of farming, and enterprise strategies for diversified farming, including agritourism and value-added operations, and policies/regulations regarding tax, insurance, safety and funding. Hands-on activities with specialty crops: identification, opportunities and challenges. Dr. Kathleen Liang and John Ivey 9:20-9:30 a.m. — Break 9:30-10:20 a.m. — Sessions repeat 10:20-10:30 a.m. — Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. Session 1. Urban agriculture A unique program at A&T to demonstrate small-scale, high-efficiency operations involving CAES students. Samples will be shared with participants, including planting and management advice. Session 2. Screening Dr. Sanjun Gu begins this session with a discussion about organic strawberry production at A&T, followed by a showing of the 45-minute documentary, “The Favored Strawberry.” Filmed in eight states, including North Carolina, the film features farms where strawberries are picked by hand, often by hard working immigrants chasing the American dream. Noon-2 p.m. — Small Farmers’ Appreciation Luncheon Alumni-Foundation Event Center 200 N. Benbow Road Greensboro, N.C. 27411 Presiding Dr. Rosalind Dale, associate dean and administrator Cooperative Extension at A&T Welcome Dr. Shirley Hymon-Parker, interim dean College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Steve Troxler, North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture N.C. Department of Agriculture Lunch Introduction of Speaker Dr. Dale Speaker TBD Presentation of 2018 Small-Farmer-of-the- Year Award and Video Adjourn 5 p.m. — Small Farms Week Student Cooking Competition Williams Cafeteria CAES student teams compete against students from other colleges at A&T in a cook-off using local foods. Sodexo chefs will assist the teams. Cost: $8.81 plus tax payable at the cafeteria. University meal plans also accepted. Preparing. Finding. Implementing solutions. Use this link to register for Small Farms Week: http://bit.ly/sfw2018 ________________ ___N_o_n_p_r_o_fi_t _O_r_g_. __ __U_S_ _P_o_s_ta_g_e_ _P_a_id__ ___P_e_rm__it_ N__o_. _2_02_ __ __G_r_e_e_n_s_b_o_r_o_, N__C__ on the move North Carolina A&T State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Newsletter — Produced by Agricultural Communications Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr., Chancellor Dr. Shirley Hymon-Parker, Interim Dean, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Dr. Antoine J. Alston, Associate Dean, Academic Studies Dr. Rosalind Dale, Administrator and Associate Dean, Cooperative Extension Dr. Valerie Giddings, Interim Associate Dean, Agricultural Research North Carolina A&T State University is a land-grant doctoral/research institution and AA/EEO employer. N.C. A&T does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Send change of address and correspondence to: on the move Newsletter Editor Agricultural Research Program CH Moore Agricultural Research Station Greensboro, NC 27411 or online: http://bit.ly/caessub 7,000 copies of this public document were printed on recycled paper at a cost of $1,459.60 or $0.21 per copy. Distributed in furtherance of the acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are open to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina State University, US Department of Agriculture and local governments cooperating. on the move/flip side SNOW DAY Horses at the A&T University Farm took advantage of a recent snow day to frolic in the flakes before heading back into their cozy stable. @ncatcaes #ncatcaes #aggiesdo www.ag.ncat.edu |
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