Landscape & Turf Professionals Training

The annual Landscape & Turf Training is scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2012 from 9am-12pm. Pre-registration by February 2. Call the Davie Extension Center at (336) 753-6100 to pre-register; seating is limited. This year there is a $5 cost to attend to cover one of our speaker's mileage. This will be collected at the event.

Please note the training will be held at Steelman's Ace Hardware, 5431 US Highway 158, Advance. We will meet in the maintenance building behind the store. Please be sure to park next door at the Bermuda Quay Shopping Center and walk over to Ace. Two hours of pesticide recertification credits for commercial and private pesticide applicators have been confirmed in categories: Ornamental & Turf (L), Research & Demonstration (N), Dealer (D) and Private (X)

See the link below for complete details.

http://davie.ces.ncsu.edu/files/library/30/2012%20L_T%20pro%20flyer%20Rev.pdf

4-H Achievement Night 2012

This year, Achievement Night will be held on February 23^rd at the Senior Services Building, 278 Meroney St., Mocksville. Please note all entries for the non-performing section are due to the Extension Office no later than February 16^th. If youth wish to enter projects you must fill out an entry form and drop it off with the project. Winners will be announced during the awards section of the program. Youth who wish to enter the performing talent section will perform at Achievement Night, as in years past. If you have any questions please call the Extension Office.

Let's Grow Davie

Call now to reserve your seat on three great workshops.

• Garden Snips is the first of three. Learn how to properly prune trees and shrubs in the landscape. We'll cover how to make proper cuts, equipment and timing for different types of plants. This class will be on February 9th at the Davie County Cooperative Extension Center at 1:30-3:00 pm and 6:30-8:00pm.
• Home grown is the second class. Do you want to grow a home vegetable garden? Join us to discuss site selection, soil testing and prep, planting dates, irrigation and fertilization. This class will be on March 8th at the Davie County Cooperative Extension Center at 1:30-3:00pm and 6:30-8:00pm.
• Garden Bouquets is the third workshop. Flowers are lovely in the home or garden. Learn some of the best garden performers and how to select and arrange them to make beautiful floral displays. This class will be on April 12th at the Davie County Cooperative Extension Center at 1:30-3:00pm and 6:30-8:00pm.

**Call 336-753-6100 to pre-register for classes. There is no cost to attend**

2011 Corn Grain and Corn Silage Performance Books are Available

Davie County Cooperative Extension has received the 2011 yield performance books for corn varieties planted across North Carolina. North Carolina State University each year conducts research on corn grain and corn silage in eight different locations across the state. Popular or new corn varieties from different companies are planted and tested. The results are then published in an unbiased manner in order to give the farmers of North Carolina an understanding of variety performance and results. This information is given freely.

If interested in receiving a copy, please call the Davie Extension Center at 336-753-6100.