The Oktibbeha County Extension Service would like to invite you to be a part of our programs by getting involved in our upcoming events. If you would like to know more about an item listed, please contact the Oktibbeha County Extension Office at 323-5916 or on our blog at www.oktibbehaextservice.blogspot.com.
Date: February 10, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Oktibbeha County Extension Office
Topic: This year two hardwood tree varieties Saw Tooth Oak and Nuttal Oak will be given away FREE to the public (2 seedlings of each species per household). This is a first come first serve basis. Our office is located in the Felix Long Annex across from First United Methodist Church. Trees are being provided by the Oktibbeha County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Date: February 2, 2012
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Oktibbeha County Extension Service
Topic: I See Red
Presenter: Lynette McDougald, Instructor & Manager, The University Florist
Description: February and red roses go hand in hand, so we'll go over some care and handling of this most favorite cut flower. Also some party planning techniques for the February holidays. NOTE: This is another of our "Make Along" Series. The materials list is attached for those clients who wish to make an arrangement along with Lynette.
Date: February 9, 2012
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Oktibbeha County Extension Service
Topic: Fast Facts About Fats
Presenter: Carol Ball, Extension Associate, Food, Nutrition, Health Promotion
Description: If you need a refresher on dietary fats, this Quick Bite can help you know the difference in "good fats" and "bad fats" as well as making practical choices for your health.
Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Oktibbeha County Extension Service
Topic: Just Like Grandma's... Heirloom Vegetables for Your Garden
Presenter: Dr. Wayne Porter, Area Horticulture Agent, Lauderdale County
Description: Dr. Porter will discuss heirloom vegetables to grow in your garden.
Dates: February 21, 2012 – March 29, 2012
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon
Location: 409 Bost, MSU Campus
Extended Deadline: February 15th – Fee is $85/per person
This program is designed to give volunteers 40 hours of detailed training by professors and specialists at Mississippi State University. Our Master Gardener Volunteers are a great asset to Starkville and Oktibbeha County. They have worked with many horticulture projects in the community such as landscaping Heritage Museum and the Oktibbeha County Extension building. Their current project will be landscaping of the Oktibbeha County Court Annex. They help man a Volunteer Help Line to answer horticulture questions during the spring and summer months. Please call 323-5916 or come by our office to register or ask further questions.
Date: February 23, 2012
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Oktibbeha County Extension Service
Topic: Creating a Hummingbird Habitat
Presenter: Margaret Copeland and Dianne Patterson, President, Oktibbeha County Audobon Society
Description: Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? These experts will share how you can have these little creatures in your yard including easy plants you can grow, feeder etiquette, and bird identification.
Date: February 23, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Oktibbeha County Extension Office
Topic: Dr. John Byrd will be speaking about spring weed control and prevention. Please call 323-5916 by February 22 to reserve your steak.
Date: February 27, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Oktibbeha County Extension Service, 106 Felix Long Drive
The private applicator training is for farmers who must be certified to purchase and use restricted use products which are defined as pesticides which could cause harm to humans or to the environment unless it is applied by a certified applicator that has the knowledge to use these pesticides safely and effectively.
The training will include: pest and pest control, calculating dilations, site size, application equipment, calibration, Laws and regulations, worker protection standard, federal recordkeeping, minimizing spray drift, and labels and labeling.
The Mississippi State University Extension Service provides educational opportunities to the public on an equal opportunity basis and will make every reasonable effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities that would interfere with your opportunity to participate in this program contact the county Extension agent within seven (7) days before the date of the program.
It will be conducted by Dr. Dennis Reginelli, Co. Director of Noxubee Co. /Agronomy Area Agent. The class takes about two hours to complete. There is a $10.00 per person charge. Please bring a check or money order made out to MSU-CMREC. Call 323-5916 to register.
Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. “Individuals who require special accommodations to participate should contact the Extension office to make their request known prior to the program. Contact should be made timely to ensure appropriate accommodations.”
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