January 2008
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Go Horseback riding on Myrtle Beach the 3rd weekend in November through the end of February.
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Load up the truck and hit the trail to the Carolina Cowboy Church. No need to dress up! From jeans to boots, from shorts to
sneakers, baseball hats to cowboy hats, we come to lift up the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Come and worship with us.
Every Thursday 7pm. Look forward to seeing ya'll there! www.carolinacowboychurch.org Midland, NC 704-507-3533
Keystone Cowboy Church in Charlotte, North Carolina meets every Tuesday at the Rockin' K Ranch at 7:00pm. Come as you are.
You don't have to be a cowboy to attend!For driving directions go to www.cowboycn.org 704-888-2081
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3 - 6 - NC - C4 Rodeo Company WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC 910-230-1004
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5 - First Annual Sporthorse Stallion Exhibition sponsored in part by Mardell and Pepperwood Farms. Vendors and Stallion Owners at Hunt
Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC http://www.sporthorsestallionexpo.com/ 8:30 AM Concession stand opens, 9:00 AM "Nutrition for the Sporthorse
and Breeder" Given by: Don Kapper of Progressive Nutrition, 10:00 AM Jumping stallion exhibition 11:00 AM Driving stallion exhibition
11:30 AM "The Problematic Broodmare" Given by: Jos Motterhead and Kathy St. Martin of Equine-Reproduction.com 12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM "Being Prepared for Foaling" given by: TBD (vet) 2:00 PM Presentation of under saddle and dressage stallions 5:00 PM
Round-table discussion of the Universal Life Number (tracking performance), Marketing the American-Bred Horse, Trainers Needs, and
Expectations of Breeders
Led by: Denny Emerson, Jeanne McDonald,
James Koford, Christan Trainor, and others
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5 - 6 NCSU Advanced Level Horse Judging Short Course at the Ramada Inn - Blue Ridge in Raleigh, NC
http://www.nchorsecouncil.com/educational-courses/
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5 - 6 - “SO YOU WANT TO OWN A HORSE” Clinic at Why Not An American Ark
10 to 4 and Sunday from 1 to 4. The cost for this clinic is $21.00 which is for 1 child and 1 to 2 parents/adults. Each additional child/parent/adult
will be $3.00 each.
This clinic is geared toward the first time horse owner. Show season is fast approaching, a lot of children want their own horse. Parents are
unsure of this investment. Attached you will find a draft of topics which will be discussed. Please forward this email to anyone you may know that
may be thinking of purchasing a horse. We want everyone to have a safe enjoyable 2008. I highly recommend attending. We will be limiting this
clinic to 15 children with their parents. The deadline to pre-register will be December 31, 2007.
DAY 1
Is the owner/care giver responsible enough to take on task
Devoting time
What do you want to achieve with the horse?
Affordability-Veterinary Care, Tack, If Showing-Clothes, Travel Expenses, Trailer or Transport Expenses, Lessons, Show Fees
Estimated Cost of well horse veterinary care-explain routine vaccinations, coggins, gelding, when to call a vet, choosing the right vet etc.
Estimated Cost of Farrier Care-explain trimming, shoes, lameness, abscesses, choosing the right farrier
Choosing a Boarding Barn or Home Care-mucking stalls, feeding, fly control, cleanliness, fencing, stalling vs pasture
Feeding-Grain, Hay, Supplements-Salt Blocks, Water, how to choose the proper feed & hay, changing hay/grain
Purchasing the proper saddle, bridle, bit
Supplies-Buckets, Lead Ropes, Halters, Saddle, Bridle, Blankets, Minor Wound Medication, Bedding, caring and cleaning of tack, deworming
Matching the personally of the rider to the horse, how to choose the right horse, are vet checks necessary? Take an experienced equine
professional when looking for a horse.
When is a good time to own a horse? Bringing a horse home or to a boarding barn-what to do first, what to expect if other horses are present.
Changes in the horse when the weather changes-coat, water intake, when not to turn out, when to blanket, why blanket
Grooming, bathing, what brushes to use, curry comb, trimming, picking out feet, looking for wounds or any other unusual lumps, bruises, heat in
legs etc.
Working a horse, proper time limit, cooling down, feeding after/before a work out. How to work a horse in both directions.
“SO YOU WANT TO OWN A HORSE”
DAY 2
Approaching a horse
Haltering a horse
Leading a horse
Tieing a horse properly and where
How to saddle & bridle
How to load a horse onto a trailer
for more information contact Darlene Kindle at darlene4hstuff@aol.com
You can mail your checks to:
Darlene Kindle
Make check payable to WNAAA
5715 Morgan Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
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8 - Equestrian Science - Horse Care Class at RCC
Rockingham Community College offering "Equestrian Science - Horse care" on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m., Jan. 8 through March 11, 2008.
Rockingham Community College is offering "Equestrian Science - Horse Care," through its Community Workforce and Education Division.
Deborah Stone of Ruffin, Extension REINS Volunteer & an ARIA- (American Riding Instructor Association) riding instructor, will teach the course
using classical equestrian concepts of care and safety for both animal and rider. Emphasis will be placed on horse and equestrian safety Topics
including equine types and basic needs, horsemanship, handling, leading, ground safety, hauling, trailer types, hoof care, gaits, lameness,
medical needs, riding types and concepts, grooming for home and show, fencing, barns, and grounds. equipment, which applies to trotting and
gaited horses as well as mules and donkeys. Classes will consist of lectures, handouts, audio/visual presentations and barn labs.
The cost of this class is $55. To register, call 342-4261, Ext. 2177.
Adults, and TEENS - 16 to 18 CAN ATTEND with a signed release form. The form is required to be signed by the principal and parent/guardian
prior to taking a class at Rockingham Community College, if you are 16 - 18 years old. A minor's release form should be at the Career Resource
Center in every high school in Rockingham County, or one can be obtained from RCC. To Sign up call 342-4261 ext. 2140 If 16-18 years old
obtain and get signed the Minor's Release signed by their principal and parent/guardian before the first night of class. If you are a NC resident
and over 65 years of age, the class is free.
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January 10 - 13 Progressive Show Jumping - USEF Series Highlands - Aiken, SC www.psjshows.com
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12 - Fox Point Farms of Lancaster Winter Open Show Series Show Dates – Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, 2008, Feb. 9 Show All Day Fee
$50.00 or $8.00 per class High Point Awards for All Divisions ! DIVISIONS: Walk Only, Novice English, Youth/Amateur English, Open English,
Novice Western, Youth/Amateur Western and Open Western - Location: (directions on back of Class Sheet) Fox Point Farms of Lancaster –
Lockwood Lane in Lancaster, SC For More Information Call (704) 617-4403 or (704) 219-0196 or KCMoser@aol.com
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12 - Cross County Stables Winter Fuzzy Fun Shows January 12th and February 9th 2008 For more information call Cindy or Phil at 704-435-
3377 or send e-mail for class listing. 3377 Flay Sain Rd., Cherryville, NC 28021 704-435-3377 10:00 am
1. English Halter
2. Leandine (No Fee)
3. English Walk-Walk
4. English W/T – 17 & Under
5. English W/T – Open
6. Hunt Seat Equitation – Open
7. English Pleasure W/T/C – 17 &
Under
8. English Pleasure W/T/C – Open
9. 12” Cross Rail W/T
(Helmet Required)
10. 18” Cross Rail (Helmet Required)
11. Non-Trotting pleasure 17 & Under
12. Open Non-Trotting pleasure
13. Non-Trotting performance 17 &
Under
14. Open Non-Trotting performance
15. Potato Race – 17 & Under
16. Potato Race – Open
17. Barrel Race – 17 & Under
18. Barrel Race – Open
Break – 15 Minutes
19. Pole Bending – 17 & Under
20. Pole Bending – Open
21. Flag Race – 17 & Under
22. Flag Race - Open
23. Western Halter
24. Showmanship Open
25. Leadline (No Fee)
26. Trail – 17 & Under
27. Trail – Open
28. Western Walk-Walk
29. Western W/J – 17 & Under
30. Western W/J – Open
31. Western Pleasure – 17 & Under
32. Junior Western Pleasure
(Horses 5 years old and under)
33. Senior Western Pleasure
(Horses 6 years old and older)
34. Western Pleasure – Open
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12 - Frostbite Series at the Ark 2007-2008 October 13 November 10 January 12 February 16
NCDCTA-Recognized Horse Trials & Combined Tests Maiden through Preliminary
NCDCTA-Recognized Dressage TOC Intro through 4th Level and Eventing Tests (FEI by request)
Cross Country* & Show Jumping Derby** Maiden through Preliminary (not NCDCTA-recognized)
*If competing in a CT, riders are not allowed to compete in the same level XC derby
**Riders may compete in any number of SJ rounds (including multiple rides at the same height-schooling only)
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12 - 13 - Hunter, Jumper, & Equitation Clinic GRAND PRIX SHOW JUMPER CARLOS ARAMBURO IS COMING TO SOUTHLAKE FARM
Call For Your Booking! Group Sessions $80.00 Daily or $150.00 Both days *Participation in both days is highly recommended in order to
maximize your clinic experience. Professional Private Ride for horse also available Use of SLEC Horse/Pony $20.00 per day Overnight Stabling
$25.00
Limited Stalls Available Call “Now” to reserve your stall (Carlos was a member of the Bolivian National Team, competing in the Pan American
Games. He has held numerous national championships throughout his career in Bolivia. 2006 NCHJA Professional elected for the USHJA Affiliate
awards Received the NCHJA Horseman of the year Award) contact - Tara Boone at South Lake Farm - http://southlakefarm.com/
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12 - 13 NC Horse Management and REINS Conference http://www.nchorsecouncil.com/educational-courses/
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12-13 - Carly Veldman Clinic a two day Clinic with Carly Veldman...Carly is the head coach of the The University of Georgia Equestrian team as
well as a multiple World Champion Winner in Showmanship, Trail, Horsemanship and Equitation...she is now operating a training facility in GA.
The clinic will be January 12 & 13 at Sapphire Farms in Creedmore, NC...Saturday will be Showmanship and Trail...Sunday will be Horsemanship
and Equitation. Sapphire has a fully enclosed indoor facility...visit their website...www.sapphirefarmsnc.com or more details and reservations...
Carly will only be accepting 12 students at this clinic so space will fill up fast! Stalls are available at Sapphire and there are some local hotels
close by...
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13 - John Williams Cross Country Schooling on Sunday, January 13th is FULL (wait list possible)!
To better accommodate our CT and HT riders who wish to do additional jumping classes, we are running divisions "little to big". We are also
planning to run cross country and show jumping out of the traditional order...in other words, riders will do their dressage first, then proceed to
show jumping (after a break of course). Instead of asking horses and riders to wait around and warm up again for cross country, they will go
directly to cross country from the show jumping arena. Riders will be allowed additional warm-up time if needed (the stewards will be kind and
work with you). This will also give the CT riders a shorter day (as they will not have to wait until mid-afternoon to do their show jumping with the
HT riders. As a reminder, formal attire is NOT required, but please wear heeled boots and an appropriate helmet. We appreciate your help
keeping the show running on time; let the steward know if you're willing to ride early.
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13 Mounted Map and Orienteering Clinic at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA Spend the afternoon riding your horse on the VHC trails
and learning how to navigate with a map and compass. Builds teamwork and camaraderie! Instructor: Olin Bare, Lexington, VA. Compass and
watch required. Location: Mead Hill by flagpoles.
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17 - 20 Progressive Show Jumping - USEF Series Highlands - Aiken, SC Web: www.psjshows.com Phone: 803-649-3505 eMail:
psjshows@aol.com
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19 - Cliffside Miniature Horse Consignment Sale 10 a.m. 3601 Cliffside Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114 contact Robert McGuire
800-597-4520 or reminsag@charter.net
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19 - 1/2 Day Horsemanship Clinic with Blaine McLaughlin on Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at a cost of $75.00
per rider. Issues to be covered will be determined by the participants. Pre-registration is required.
Please contact Blaine McLaughlin at (919) 934-1344 for more information.
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18 - 19 Lucinda Green Clinic at Carolina Horse Park For more information contact Fozzybear@pinehurst.net
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19-20 and 26-27 - US Equine Rescue League Volunteer Certification Class will be January 19,20,26,27 2008 in Monroe, NC. This course
will cover basics of equine and how you can help in a disaster. You do not need to become a USERL Volunteer, just have the desire to learn
about horses. Some of the course details that will be covered are by a veterinarian, farrier, certified horse trainer etc. And some of the issues we
will cover will be proper hoof & veterinarian care, how to handle a horse safely, how to safely trailer, how to handle a difficult horse etc. I highly
recommend law enforcement & animal control officers to attend this class. The class is also accredited thru the Equine Institute of Monroe. The
fee for the course is $125.00. We will limit the class to approximately 10 folks, so we are able to have horses available for each student. Please
feel free to contact me or the Equine Institute if you have any questions.
http://www.equineinstitute.com
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19 - Hoof Care Seminar 9 AM - 5 PM Introduction A Holistic Approach to Understanding Hoof Care Psychology -
Someone's next meal or someone looking for a meal?
Weather - How do horses deal with temperature changes and why?
Movement - How much do horses move and why?
Optimal Boarding - Your horse would like you to know how he would like to live Nutrition - How difficult is it to feed a horse?
Hoof Anatomy I - Understanding the details of the inside of the hoof Hoof Form and Function - The hoof, an indispensable part of the health of
your horse Questions and Answers
Sunday, January 20
9 AM - 5 PM Thoughts about Shoeing
Hoof pathologies, recognizing when a hoof is unhealthy
How to prevent unhealthy hooves
Thinking outside the box - What happens when you take off the shoes?
Case Evaluations
Live trim demonstration
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18-21 - Ed Dabney Six Keys to Gentle Horsemanship Clinic - Winner of the 2007 East Coast Trainers Challenge Full weekend Six Keys to
Gentle Horsemanship Clinic January 18 (evening), 19 & 20, 2008 With added Riding Skills Clinic
January 21, 2008
Suncatcher Farm, (Green Creek), Tryon, NC
$325.00 for Six Keys Clinic
Limited to first 12 paid Riders
$150.00 for Riding Skills Clinic
OR
If you have done a Six Keys Clinic and would like to sign up for just Day 2 as a refresher and also do the Riding Skills Clinic the cost will be
$325.00.
Audit Fees - $25.00 per day if paid by January 17 - $30.00 at door.
All Disciplines – All Styles of Riding
Contact Paula 828-863-2770 or clinics@re-ride.com
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21 -MHI Formal Hunt on Monday, January 21st at Ormond Woods. This is the MLK holiday so schools will be out and several businesses
observe this holiday. We would like to extend an invitation for any one interested in hunting to come out and hunt as a guest. We do request at
this hunt that anyone who attends, please dress in proper show attire or formal hunt attire. This means, breeches, tall boots for adults, paddock
boots for juniors, a white show shirt with a collar and pin, a jacket, preferably black or navy and a helmet. The capping fee is $25 for juniors and
$40 for adults.
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22 - National Call-In Day for Horses!
The doors on the last remaining U.S.-based horse slaughter plants have been shuttered. Now, Congress must pass the American Horse
Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503/S. 311) to end the transport to slaughter of American horses to Mexico and Canada. Even when plants were
operating within the U.S., several thousand horses were exported to Mexico and Canada annually. Though the total number of American horses
killed has dropped, all of them are now enduring terribly long trips over the border that end in a grisly form of slaughter. We have said all along
that we must pass federal legislation to stop horse slaughter and the need has never been more urgent.
On January 22, please call your two U.S. senators and U.S. representative and express your support to end horse slaughter permanently.
* Senator Richard Burr at (202) 224-3154
* Senator Elizabeth Dole at (202) 224-6342
* Representative Sue Myrick at (202) 225-1976
Please tell your friends and family how they can help end horse slaughter, too. Email and handout the National Call-In Day for Horses flier to
everyone you know!
Watch your email on the morning of January 22 for special Call-In Day instructions. Your emails and calls will not only make a difference, they will
help make history. Help us end horse slaughter forever.
Thank you for all you do for animals.
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24 - 27 Mecklenburg Hounds Lowcountry Hunt, Plantation Hunt Weekend in Charleston, South Carolina
Jan. 24th Trail ride/oyster roast and chili
Jan. 25th Hunt at 9am (ratcatcher) followed
by a Cocktail party at 6:30pm
Jan. 26th Formal Hunt at 9am
Jan. 27th Champagne Breakfast at 7:30am
followed by Formal Hunt at 9am
Breakfasts follow all hunts. There will be 3 fields and this is a live hunt. These plantations are spectacular! Just to temp you... Turkey Hill
Plantation is approximately 26,000 acres of privately owned and managed for wildlife and hunting. Due to its extensive bird hunting, there is an
abundance of fox and coyote. It is both open and wooded. The cost is $275 for all activities for the weekend and $100 for your stalls. The
events can be broken down individually but it is cheaper to pay for the entire weekend. Please contact Robin Woschkolup at 704-542-3781 if you
are interested so stall reservations can be made as they will fill up quickly.
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26 - Breeding & Foaling Union County REINS Horse Care Management Course 2008 Mike Yoder (Reproduction Specialist at NCSU, State
REINS Coordinator) Reproduction, Mare Management, Foal Management. Course starts January, 26th, 2008, please pre-register if possible,
each class costs $10 per person. Classes start at 9am till 12pm at the Union County Agr-Centre, 3230 Presson Road, Monroe. (checks payable
to REINS Union County) Mail to: REINS Union County, 3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112. Attn: Julie Hope or Call Julie Hope on 704 756
7906 cell or home 704 753 5624 Each class will cover how the drought has affected these topics and provide the knowledge on how to deal with
them.
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26 "Michael Hare Benefit" Team Roping Location: Circle M Ranch Pelzer, SC Phone: 864-243-0099 eMail: events@thecirclemranch.com
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27 - Wayne Corbin The Brandn Man Will be coming to NC to do some branding in Reidsville, NC. He will usually try to make arrangements to do
others on his trip if there are enough horses. If you have equines you want freeze branded give him a call and see if he can work you in while
he's here in NC. There are two links that have his info so check them both http://www.geocities.com/brandnman/BrandingMan.html
Wayne Corbin the brandnman link to web site http://www.brandnman.com/
here are some links to help you with your decision check them all out.
http://www.netposse.com/prevrec/freezebrand_examples.htm
http://www.ranchirons.com/brand_laws_north_carolina.htm
here are is a link to help you decide on something you may want like it
http://agri.nv.gov/OFFICIAL%20LIVESTOCK%20BRAND%20BOOK/COMBINED.pdf
http://www.agri.state.nv.us/BrandsDocs/2004/Symbols.pdf
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The 2008 Guilford County Horse Management 7-9:30pm 8 Mondays Nights - Starting January 28 - March 17 - All of the 2008 Guilford County
Extension Horse Management Short Courses have been approved for Continuing Education Credits for United States Dressage Federation
(USDF) Instructors.
January 28 - Health Care - The Healthy Horse – Vaccinations, Deworming and biosecurity. Dr Becky Scarlett - Scarlett Mobile Large Animal
Services, Asheboro
February 4 - Skin Conditions: hives, ring worm, Rain Rot, Thrush, Sunburn -fungus on head and legs (summer problems) Reidsville Veterinary
Hospital Group
February 11 - Equine Chiropractic & Acupuncture - Dr Jim Myers – Neuse River Veterinary Hospital Wendell
February 18 - Hauling & Transporting Horses - Horse Trailer maintenance, LAWS and Regulations for the Highway, Exercise during the trip,
Graham Moore - NC Horse Council
February 25 – Management, Care & Feeding of the Young & Older Horse (Birth to Yearling, and the Senior Horse), Dr Bob Mowrey, Extension
Horse Specialist NCSU.
March 3 - Importance of Rider Position & Balance To Achieve The Right Response From the Horse - Cindy Sydnor, Internationally famous and
respected Dressage trainer, Judge, Instructor, USDF examiner - Braeburn Farm - Snow Camp
March 10 Guilford County Horse Management Types of forages for horses, Pasture Management & fertilization, Weed control & Management
Poisonous plants (poisonous plants & trees native to NC/VA) Sue Ellen Johnson NCSU Forage Specialist also have asked a NCSU Weeds
Specialist.
March 17 - Equestrian Trails - Trail design and maintenance, Repairing problem trails, Identifying the threats and the loss of equestrian trails,
Where to ride in NC (and near-by), how to plan to riding/camping trips, trail etiquette and trail tips and Current trail issues in North Carolina -
Barbara Oslund - NC Horse Council
contact: Ben Chase of Rockingham & Guilford County Extension Agent (336) 342-8235 1-800-666-3625 Fax: 336-342-8242
ben_chase@ncsu.edu or http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=animalagriculture
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30 - Fire Ant Control/Management Program – Stanly County Agri-Civic Center
On January 30, 2008, Dr. Charles Apperson, Entomology specialist from North Carolina State University, will be conducting an afternoon/evening
lecture on how to better understand and control fire ants. The one-hour workshops will be held in the auditorium of the Stanly County Agri-Civic
Center beginning at 3:30 pm with the first session.
North Carolina’s red imported fire ant infestation continues to expand, partially as a result of recent mild winters, increased residential and
industrial development, and subsequent introductions of fire ants in infested sod and nursery stock. Although fire ant stings are not fatal for most
people, they are painful, and the mounds that the ants build can interfere with the operation of machinery in agricultural fields. It is not practical to
eradicate these ants, but their populations can be controlled, and the chance of contact with people can be minimized.
It is no secret that in the past decade fire ants have become an increased nuisance to both homeowners and farmers in Stanly County The
requirement of access to sunshine and open land have made pastures, cropland and lawns an excellent habitat. If you are interested in gaining
knowledge regarding best management practices for fire ant control, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Stanly County is offering
the following workshops for Utilities/Public Municipalities, Homeowners, or for the Agricultural Sector. The schedule is listed below for each of the
workshops being offered. For more information call the angus in pasture North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service-Stanly County Center at
704-983-3987.
Persons holding pesticide licenses in any of the following categories will receive credit for attending these workshops as indicated.
3:30 - 4:30 pm- Utilities, Commercial Properties and Public Facilities
(1 hour’s credit- H I A L N D X)
6:30 - 7:30 pm- Residential Landscapes and Homeowners
(1 hour’s credit- I A L N D X)
7:30 - 8:30 pm- Pastures and Agricultural Setting
(1 hour’s credit- I A N O D X)
The NC Cooperative Extension Service delivers reliable, research-based information to citizens to stimulate economic prosperity, build
environmental stewardship and improve the quality of life by providing programs, and addressing local high-priority needs. For more information
about NC Cooperative Extension, please call 704-983-3987. Persons with disabilities or those with limited English proficiency may request
accommodations to participate by calling 704.983.3987 at least 10 days prior to the event.
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