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SUMMARY:Electric Fence-Building Workshop in Mount Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Build fencing skills in the field\nVirginia State University Cooperative Extension will hold an electric fence workshop Oct. 21\, 2026\, in Mount Jackson\, Virginia. The day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and centers on hands-on installation of high-tensile electric fencing with Gallagher Fencing. Farmers who want to understand fence construction through practical work can use the session to connect equipment choices with the demands of their livestock operation. The workshop is free\, includes lunch and has room for up to 40 participants. Gallagher and Martin’s Native Lumber support the event. \nPrepare for a working day\nOrganizers recommend bringing gloves\, safety glasses and hearing protection. Plan clothing and footwear for outdoor work\, and ask about weather arrangements when registering. A useful way to prepare is to write down the problems you want a new fence to solve: animals escaping\, difficult paddock moves or an aging boundary. Those observations can help you frame questions during the workshop. If you have a proposed fence project\, a simple sketch with gates\, terrain changes and water access may help you explain your situation. These are preparation suggestions\, rather than a published equipment list or a promise that instructors will design individual farm systems. \nConfirm the location and register\nThe public listing gives Mount Jackson Methodist Church\, 141 Orkney Drive\, Mount Jackson\, VA 22842\, as the event address. Its description also says participants will work at Llamazing Blessed Homestead. Confirm where to gather and whether travel between sites is involved before leaving home. Registration matters because the workshop has a participant limit. Contact Marian Dalke at 540-232-6010 or mdalke@vsu.edu with questions about registration\, the work site or accessibility. Ask whether your protective equipment meets the day’s needs and whether there are tasks you should expect to perform. Keep the registration confirmation available for arrival instructions and any schedule updates. The organizer’s event page links to the registration form and remains the best place to check changes before the workshop. \nOfficial event information | Register
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/electric-fence-building-workshop-in-mount-jackson/
LOCATION:Mount Jackson Methodist Church\, 141 Orkney Drive\, Mount Jackson\, VA\, 22842
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SUMMARY:Mills River Pesticide Safety School: Day One — Core Training
DESCRIPTION:About this school day\nDay one meets Oct. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern for core training. Private/Farmers applicants attend instruction on this day only and return the following afternoon for their examinations. Before class\, confirm that your selected registration matches the certification you need and that you have ordered the relevant manual. These are practical preparation steps drawn from the school’s instructions\, rather than a substitute for the licensing agency’s requirements. \nPrepare for the correct category\nNC State Extension’s Mills River Pesticide Safety School takes place Oct. 21–22\, 2026\, at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC 28759. The school offers core instruction and category training for Ornamentals and Turf and Private/Farmers applicants. Organizers advise participants to purchase and read the appropriate manuals before class and bring them to the school. Registration\, manuals and certification examinations involve separate arrangements; review the official instructions for your category. \nKeep training and examinations distinct\nThe school’s public page says the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services administers exams on Oct. 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. Exam fees are separate from school registration and are paid to the inspector at the exam location. Registrants should receive a reminder with the agenda and another time-sensitive email containing an exam registration link and special code. Check both messages and follow their instructions. Do not assume that signing up for instruction completes every examination step. Ask the program team about fees\, eligibility and any materials you need before traveling. The course is scheduled in person and requires sufficient registration to proceed\, according to the watch announcement. Confirm that it is going ahead before making final travel arrangements. Completing training does not itself establish that a participant has passed an examination or received a license. Keep your school registration\, manual order and examination instructions together so you can check each step. If a confirmation is missing\, contact the program before the school rather than waiting until arrival. \nOfficial event information | Registration
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/mills-river-pesticide-safety-school-day-one-core-training/
LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills River\, NC\, 28759
CATEGORIES:Education,Educational
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SUMMARY:Grassland Partnership: Introducing Clovers Into Tall Fescue Pastures
DESCRIPTION:A lunchtime look at pasture improvement\nNC State Extension will offer a free Grassland Partnership webinar Oct 21\, 2026\, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. The online session focuses on introducing clovers into existing tall fescue pastures. It is one of two fall webinars connecting pasture management education with information about potential financial assistance. Farmers can register through the official announcement\, which links to the individual sessions. Keep the two dates separate when planning your attendance: the clover webinar is Oct. 21\, and the native grass webinar is Nov. 18. \nConnect the topic with your farm\nBefore joining\, note where clover already grows on your farm and which fields you might want to improve. A recent soil test\, a short account of weed pressure and your field’s herbicide history can help you identify questions to pursue. These are optional preparation suggestions\, not a published list of required materials. Ask how the practice fits your conditions rather than assuming that every field needs the same approach. The series is relevant to livestock producers interested in evaluating their forage systems. Use the presentation to distinguish what is broadly useful from what needs a closer look on your own land. Keep notes on questions that would benefit from a conversation with your local Extension contact after the webinar. The event announcement identifies the practice and the opportunity to learn about implementation\, rather than promising a particular production result for every participant. \nAsk about implementation support\nThe closing portion will explain access to financial support for implementing the featured practices. Organizers expect on-farm implementation to begin in late January 2027. The notices do not publish payment rates\, acreage requirements or the geographic limits of eligibility. Before planning around assistance\, ask which farms qualify\, what costs the program covers and what obligations participants accept. Review your registration confirmation for Zoom access instructions and test your connection before noon. A notebook or other way to record contacts will help you follow up on funding questions. Check the official announcement again before the session for updates. Registration for an educational webinar should not be treated as approval for funding or permission to begin a reimbursable project. \nOfficial event information
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/grassland-partnership-introducing-clovers-into-tall-fescue-pastures/
LOCATION:Online — Zoom
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