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SUMMARY:Burke County Master Gardener Class Information Meeting and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the volunteer program\nBurke County Extension will hold a Master Gardener class information meeting and question-and-answer session Oct. 27\, 2026\, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Eastern. The location is 130 Ammons Drive in Morganton. The meeting will explain the program’s mission\, class details and volunteer responsibilities. Current Master Gardeners will share their experiences and answer questions. \nConsider both learning and service\nThe separate class announcement says training is planned for January through April 2027\, with applications opening in early November. This information meeting is a chance to ask about the local program before applying. Suggested preparation includes considering why you want to participate and how community education could fit your time and interests. An interest in gardening is useful context\, but ask the coordinator what the actual volunteer role involves. Attendance at an information session does not establish acceptance. \nQuestions to bring\nAsk how the application process works\, what training participation requires and how new volunteers receive support. If you have a work\, travel or accessibility constraint\, describe it clearly and ask about the program’s current arrangements. You may also want to ask how volunteers find approved references and handle questions beyond their experience. These are suggested discussion prompts\, not an additional agenda or a prediction of interview questions. Keep the response tied to Burke County rather than assuming every county uses the same policies. \nCheck the next milestone\nContact Tanner Collier at 828-764-9480 or tanner_collier@ncsu.edu about current participation details. Confirm any registration requirement and arrival instructions before traveling. No fee has been verified for this meeting. Keep its date separate from the later application opening and the start of training. Early November remains an approximate application period rather than a confirmed Nov. 1 opening. Use the official event page for meeting updates and the current class announcement for subsequent steps. Record the contact information you receive so you can resolve questions after reviewing the program materials. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/burke-county-master-gardener-class-information-meeting-and-qa/
LOCATION:Burke County Extension Center\, 130 Ammons Drive\, Morganton\, NC\, 28655
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SUMMARY:Virginia AFID Infrastructure Grants — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline is Oct. 30\nVirginia’s fall 2026 AFID Infrastructure Grant applications are due Oct. 30 by 5 p.m. Virginia local time. The program supports reimbursable capital projects\, including food hubs\, farmers markets\, commercial kitchens and agricultural processing or packaging facilities. Applications must come from an eligible Virginia political subdivision. Farmers and community organizations should work with their locality on a proposed project. \nUnderstand the funding route\nThe maximum award is $50\,000. The announcement calls for an equal cash match\, with reduced matching requirements available for economically distressed localities. Review the current guidelines with the intended applicant before assuming a project or expense qualifies. This calendar entry marks a funding deadline\, not an educational meeting or an approval to start spending. Use the program’s actual application and grant terms for decisions about project costs and reimbursement. \nSuggested project preparation\nPrepare a concise description of the capacity the project would add\, the producers it would serve and the problem it would address. Identify the local-government partner and the information that partner needs to evaluate the idea. A preliminary budget can distinguish proposed capital costs\, available matching funds and unanswered questions. These are preparation suggestions rather than a grant-writing formula or a guarantee of selection. Ask the program staff which costs and documentation require clarification before making a financial commitment. \nCoordinate submission early\nUse the official page for guidelines\, forms\, the budget document and the recorded informational webinar. Joyce Blankenship is the program contact at 804-786-1906 or joyce.blankenship@vdacs.virginia.gov. Allow time for the eligible applicant’s review and submission process before the deadline. Keep a copy of the final materials and any receipt. This date-only calendar marker does not extend the 5 p.m. cutoff. Do not assume reimbursement is available merely because a project is described in an application or a purchase has been made. Confirm current requirements directly with the program. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/virginia-afid-infrastructure-grants-application-deadline/
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