2018 Alleghany 4-H Spring Plant Sale

We are now taking orders for the 2018 Alleghany 4-H Annual Spring Plant Sale.....

We are offering the following types of plants for purchase:

• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Ferns
• Flowers
• Herbs
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Vegetables

Payment is due at the time orders are placed.  **We accept credit/debit cards for payment.  Phone orders can and will be accepted with a credit/debit card purchase**

ORDER & PAYMENT DEADLINE:

Friday, April 20, 2018

PICKUP DATES:

Thursday, May 3rd & Friday May 4th (9am - 5pm)

ALL proceeds are used for scholarships for Alleghany County youth to attend 4-H Camp and other 4-H programming.

You may pick up an order form at the Extension Office or you can CLICK HERE for an online version.   For more information, call 336-372-5597 or email Michele Hamm.

Institute for Future Ag. Leaders

The Institute for Future Ag. Leaders (IFAL) is a week-long program for rising high school seniors
 interested in the industry of agriculture. Emphasis is placed on: career opportunities,
emerging technology, citizenship and leadership development.

ACTIVITIES

Students will visit the schools of agriculture, tour research farms and explore university laboratories.
They will visit agribusinesses, participate in leadership development classes, tour the General
Assembly, and see the offices of North Carolina Farm Bureau.

SUPERVISION

Students will be supervised by conference counselors, university faculty and Farm Bureau staff.
 Students will experience college life firsthand, living in dorms and eating in dining halls on campus.

AG CAREERS

Agriculture has an unlimited amount of opportunities for you to explore. Discover your agriculture career!

Find your future in Agriculture with Ag Explorer!

HOW TO APPLY

IFAL Applications are available here or you can obtain one from your local county Farm Bureau offices. Applications should be signed by county Farm Bureau presidents and mailed to the NCFB by April 15. 

VetCAMP 2018

VetCAMP is a 5-day summer camp hosted by the Veterinary Professions Advising Center at North Carolina State University

Activities will include: Behind the scenes tour of the NC State Veterinary School, Trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences, Lab Animal Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology lab, Basics of a Small Animal Clinic Suture Lab, Tour of Swine Unit & Equine Unit, Lunch with Vet School Faculty and Staff.

Open to high school students interested in veterinary medicine.

Application Window:
Friday, January 26, 2018 – Saturday, April 7, 2018

Camp Fee:$550
Application Fee:$25

For more information visit the link. https://cals.ncsu.edu/vetpac/vetcamp-2018/