Matter of Balance - Jul 29, 2019

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Matter of Balance Gaston County Center Mon 7/29 2 PM - 4 PM Belmont Branch Library, 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA

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This award-winning program (8 sessions) focuses on fall prevention and increasing physical activity. Designed to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. Workshop includes activities to improve balance and strengthen muscles as well as discussion about fall prevention steps to make throughout your home. Sponsored by Centralina Area Agency on Aging. Facilitators: Linda J. Minges & Ruth Murphy.

No charge to participants. Pre-registration required by 7/8: Call 704.825.5426 (Belmont Library)

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Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree Sat 9/14 9 AM - 3:30 PM Reedy Creek Nature Center & Nature Preserve

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Description: EE for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
September 14, 2019
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To Register: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_reedycreek (you will need to create an account)
Workshop Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: September 6, 2019
Questions? Ariel Lowery ariel.lowery@mecknc.gov

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Please make a personal commitment to attend to ensure there are enough materials and space for everyone. Cancellations made by the registration deadline will receive a $10 refund. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.

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2019 Nursery Field Day Fri 9/20 8 AM - 3 PM Hard & Flossie Clark Community Park, 5435 Adako Rd. Lenoir, NC 28645

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Description: The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes updates on new and emerging pests, labor programs, and innovative technology to make your nursery more efficient. The Nursery Field Day will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hard and Flossie Clark Park in Collettsville, NC.

The event features hands-on educational sessions, equipment demonstrations, and a trade show, and will provide 3 NC pesticide credits (categories, L, N, O, D, and X) and NC landscape contractor credits (category L). To register, please fill out a registration form.

For more information, contact Amanda Taylor at 828-475-2915 or amanda_jo_taylor@ncsu.edu. This event is hosted by NC State Extension and the Caldwell County Nursery Association.

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Description: Storytelling is an essential part of the human experience. It is the manner in which we share, grow, cultivate and preserve our experiences. Storytelling is essential to any successful brand. Customers must know who you are, what you stand for and how you can impact their lives. In this session, Kristin Davis, Extension Agent shares why storytelling matters to your business. During this live webinar, viewers will learn (1) how to cultivate a brand purpose, (2) creative ways to communicate your brand purpose via storytelling and (3) tools to help you tell your story more easily.

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About The Business of Food+Farming Series
The Business of Food & Farming series is designed to inspire and educate farmer and food entrepreneurs by

Providing web-based education that helps farmers and food entrepreneurs better understand, grow and sustain their business,
Connect farmers and food entrepreneurs with resources to support their business, and
Provide innovation and creativity to fuel the agricultural industry.

The series hosts a panel of industry experts and professionals in various areas. Webinars are 45-60 minutes and provided during the lunch hour or farmer-friendly times for accessibility.
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Call Lincoln County Cooperative Extension Office at 704-736-8461 or Glenn at 405-219-1902

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Description: Financial decisions can be challenging. The webinar will enable you to better analyze and manage your farming operations. Farmers make many decisions about the use of capital and credit. Making good financial decisions is often the difference between a prosperous, growing farm business and one that is constantly wondering how to pay the next bill. Seeking financing is part of doing business, particularly for the farmer interested in growing their business. The webinar will address:

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