UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Managing Your Diabetes during the Holidays - November 5

Diabetes management around the holidays can be particularly daunting with all the food temptations everywhere. But the Davidson County Cooperative Extension has a way to help diabetics and their families with win the battle with temptations.  The cost is $5 and pre-registration is required.

Sales Tax Workshop - November 12 (Forsyth County)

Cooperative  Extension is holding an informational meeting on the ins and outs of taxes and selling produce or other agricultural products at local markets.  Call 336-242-2085 for more information.

Gifts from the Heart - November 30

Attend this creative workshop to inspire some ideas for gift giving this year. The workshop will be  from 6-8pm. You will receive recipes and make some gifts to take home. Also get great ideas so this gift-giving season goes smoother. The cost to attend is $20 to cover the cost of the materials. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Community Sponsored Agriculture - December 1

CSA is a proven way in which local farmers sell their produce directly to consumers.  This arrangement guarantees farmers the financial support and enables small/moderate sized farms to remain in business.  There is no cost to attend.  Pre-register by November 24.

Holiday Basket Class - December 10

This beginner level class will make a 10" snowflake from 1/4" flat reed and the Jingle Bells Basket.  Cost is $30 which includes materials and registration fee.  The class starts at 9am-4pm.  Call our office at 242-2080 to register.

Master Gardener Class - Begins January 13                         

The Extension Master Gardener program is designed to enhance public  education in consumer horticulture.  It provides educational assistance to the citizens of the county concerning lawns, fruits, vegetables, trees, and ornamentals through the utilization of a trained and supervised volunteer staff. Cost to participate is $100. application