The Tri-County GrowHERS Program

(Updated: Aug. 7, 2024, 8 a.m.)

Developed by Kristi Welke, our Area Livestock Agent, the Tri-County GrowHERS Program offers a comprehensive series of agricultural events.


Tri-County GrowHERS Program: Join us for fellowship and series of events related to all aspects of Agriculture. This 4-session program will be full of hands-on activities as well as lecture type events. We will discuss everything from livestock to financial situations that can arise on the farm. September 26th, December 10th, 2024 & February 11th, and June 10th, 2025 at N.C. Cooperative Extension - Craven County Center (300 Industrial Drive, New Bern, NC 28542) 30 spots! Register online: Be sure to register so we can make this the best GrowHERS program! $40 covers all quarterly sessions for the year. Ages 16 and up. www.go.ncsu.edu/JCP-GrowHERS. N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Kristi Welke at kristi_welke@ncsu.edu or 229-402-2403. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the events.

This initiative consists of four sessions, blending hands-on activities with informative lectures. Topics covered range from livestock management to navigating financial challenges on the farm. Designed as an annual program, GrowHERS is set to expand and evolve over time.


SCHEDULE


September 2024 - June 2025


All sessions to be held at N.C. Cooperative Extension - Craven County Center (300 Industrial Drive, New Bern, NC 28562)

  • September 26th, 2024 | 6PM - 8PM
  • December 10th, 2024 | 6PM - 8PM
  • February 11th, 2025 | 6PM - 8PM
  • June 10th, 2025 | 6PM - 8PM


REGISTER


Be sure to register so we can make this the best GrowHERS program!


 
  • Only 30 spots available. After 30 spots you will be added to our Waiting List.
  • For ages 16 and up
  • Registration and payment due to N.C. Cooperative Extension - Jones County Center by Friday, September 20th, 2024. Payment can be dropped off or mailed.(367 NC Hwy 58 S, Unit A, Trenton, NC 28585 MON-THURS 8AM-5PM & FRI 8AM-12PM).
  • Exact cash or check only. Checks made payable to 'Jones Extension' referencing 'GrowHERS'.

Register for this year's Tri-County GrowHERS Program by clicking here.


Or visit www.go.ncsu.edu/JCP-GrowHERS


QUESTIONS


Contact Livestock Area Agent, Kristi Welke, with questions at 229-402-2403 or Kristi_Welke@ncsu.edu