NCDA Looking for Talent

 

Got to Be NC Agriculture announces NC Ag Star
Homegrown Voice Talent Search

RALEIGH – The Got to Be NC program, in partnership with its musical ambassador and local singer-songwriter Paige King Johnson, is creating a voice competition called NC Ag Star to help promote agriculture with young people.

The competition is open to anyone 13 to 22 years old. The winner will receive a prize package including a professional songwriting session, a song recorded and produced by a top Nashville studio producer and training from industry professionals.

Plans for the NC Ag Star’s homegrown voice talent search include live auditions, semi-finals and a finale. Throughout this competition, PCG Artist Development will offer free training and music education to competing artists via online zoom meetings and on-site workshops.

As host, King Johnson will be present at all events, serving as a promotional ambassador, highlighting the hard work and resilience of North Carolina farmers.

The competition will be structured with an early registration period from May through October, plus a North Carolina High School Tour in the Fall where select high schools in semifinal markets will receive a free concert by King Johnson presented by the NCDA&CS. Auditions begin in September in the four selected markets: Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilmington. Twelve finalists, three competitors from each market, begin virtual training for the Finale in Raleigh. Visit https://NCAGSTAR.com for more information.

Semi-final rounds will be held on the following dates and locations:
·  Sept. 16 at the N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
·  Sept. 18 at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax
·  ​Nov. 4 at Martin Community College in Williamston
·  Nov. 6 at University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive

About Paige King Johnson
As a three-time Carolina Country Music Awards Winner for Female Vocalist of the Year, Country Tour of the Year, and Country Emerging New Artist, Paige’s homegrown fan base continues to expand farther than just her Harnett County backyard. In January 2021, Paige King Johnson achieved three honors at the recent 2020 Carolina Country Music Awards, winning Female Vocalist of the Year, Country Emerging New Artist and Country Tour of the Year. The Belmont University alum captivates audiences with her down-home stage presence, cut-straight-to-the-bone stories and raw country voice.

About the Got to Be NC Agriculture Program
From its beginning in 1985, the brand has always supported North Carolina’s diverse agriculture economy through education, engagement and promotions. Marketing initiatives are designed to increase consumer awareness of local products, leading to continued growth for North Carolina’s food, fiber and forestry industries.

About North Carolina AG STAR’S Homegrown Voice Talent Search
A promotional vision of North Carolina’s official agriculture marketing program and its musical ambassador, Paige King Johnson to identify another great North Carolina resource...raw, natural talent. Learn more at gottobe.com

NCDA&CS Lifts Poultry Ban

 RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Mike Martin announced today that the suspension of North Carolina poultry shows and public sales will be lifted as of Wednesday, June 1. All exhibitions, farm tours, shows, sales, flea markets, auction markets, swaps and meets pertaining to poultry and feathered fowl in North Carolina can resume.

On Thursday, May 12, the last High Path Avian Influenza control area was terminated, since there have been no additional positive cases of HPAI in North Carolina since April 11.

“Poultry owners are still encouraged to follow strict biosecurity measures and monitor their flocks for signs of illness,” said State Veterinarian Mike Martin. “This HPAI outbreak has affected 35 states and remaining on alert should be a priority. I would like to thank our poultry producers and those in the state that were impacted by the suspension for their cooperation as we worked to keep the poultry industry in North Carolina healthy. With warmer temperatures we hope the threat of HPAI is minimized for now.

“National trends show a decrease of new cases,” Martin said. “HPAI is still a threat to our domestic poultry and so it is still encouraged to practice strict biosecurity including keeping flocks away from wild birds whenever possible.” Poultry owners can report sick or dying birds to their local veterinarian, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division, 919-707-3250, or the N.C. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System 919-733-3986.

More information about High Path Avian Influenza is online at www.ncagr.gov/avianflu.

Free Financial Education Resource for Youth

 

Attention, parents and kids! Here’s a free, fun way for elementary, middle and high school students to learn age-appropriate personal finance concepts. Enroll your child in the St. Louis Fed’s Personal Finance Virtual Summer Camp.

To learn more about this program and how to log in please go to:  https://www.stlouisfed.org/education/personal-finance-virtual-summer-camp?utm_source=Federal+Reserve+Bank+of+St.+Louis+Publications&utm_campaign=632e141a4a-EEContentUpdate&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c572dedae2-632e141a4a-57440857

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BIWEEKLY UPDATE | MAY 2022 CALLING ALL EDUCATORS! SUMMER SNACKS IT'S A CELEBRATION! STEM EDUCATOR ACADEMY - WEDNESDAY, JULY 6th! LEARN MORE ABOUT AGRILIFE STEM GET REGISTERED Hosted on the campus of Texas A&M, the 2022 STEM Educator Academy is a one-day intensive training at the intersection of gardening and STEM! Breakout sessions include topics such as: JMG Plant & Garden Science The Good, The Bad &The Ugly: Insects in the Garden Making a Splash with Water Science Exploring Robotics Science Wildlife and Fisheries Science Safari Spots are limited, so be sure to get registered soon! Participants will receive 8 TEA-approved CPE hours and TEEAC credit hours. Have questions? Send them our way at juniormastergardener@gmail.com SUMMER SNACKS Want a cold treat and berry good flavor? Check out this fun summer recipe from Dinner Tonight for Unicorn Popsicles! GET THE RECIPE! JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL SUMMER CELEBRATION IN THE GARDENS! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GARDENS AT TEXAS A&M Searching for a fun summer adventure? Join us June 11th from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for the annual Summer Celebration in The Gardens, a FREE family friendly event commemorating the 4th Birthday of the Leach Teaching Gardens! Educational Garden Activities Storytime with Chance the Librarian Photo Booth Food & Fun Parking Available in Lot 100 Follow The Gardens on Facebook,  Twitter and  Instagram @tamugardens for fun facts about The Gardens and up-to-date information on events and activities. VISIT OUR WEBSITE Junior Master Gardener Program | juniormastergardener@gmail.com CONNECT WITH US:

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4-H Summer Camp Help Needed

 Our North Carolina 4-H Camps & Centers are still hiring seasonal summer camp staff for our 2022 summer camp season.

We are especially in need of female counselors at our Eastern 4-H Center and male counselors at our Millstone 4-H Camp.

Attached are a few recruitment pieces for promotion.  The following are links to postings at each individual camp:

• Betsy-Jeff Penn: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/157223
• Eastern 4-H Center: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/156293
• Millstone 4-H Camp: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/152836

Working at summer camp is one of the hardest, but one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences a young adult can have in their lifetime.

Please feel free to share this email with any young adults you know who are seeking summer employment opportunities or may be interested.

We would especially love to see former 4-H'ers who have attended 4-H camp join our team.

Feel free to contact me directly with any questions or for more information.

Thank you for your help in sharing these opportunities with your network!

Sincerely,

The North Carolina 4-H Camping Team

Club Meetings for May

Don't forget to register for your May and early June Club opportunities:

May 10:  Dirty Rascals Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Club (making Strawberry Jam and jamming on Totems):  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dirty-rascals-jmg-4-h-club-meeting-may-tickets-335542916897

May 19:  Titans 4-H Club  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titans-4-h-club-meeting-may-tickets-341920161407

May 24:  Young Leaders 4-H Club:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-leaders-4-h-club-may-meeting-tickets-341919198527

June 6,7,9:  Cooking with Ms. JoJo (Three nights of cooking up some fun!)  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-with-ms-jojo-4-h-spin-club-tickets-328352991637