Kent-Sussex Master Gardeners open application process for Class of 2013
| April 25, 2013 | Posted by MDW under Master Gardeners, Volunteer |
The application period is open for Master Gardener training in Kent and Sussex counties. Master Gardeners enjoy gardening, have gardening experience, want to learn more about gardening and have a desire to help others in their community. Following an intensive twelve-week training program with day-time classes alternating between the two county Extension offices, the trainees…
Arthritis and Agriculture
| April 25, 2013 | AgrAbility |
Arthritis affects approximately one-third of all adult farm operators and is considered one of the leading causes of disability by customers of the USDA AgrAbility Project. With the average age of the American farmer now above 57, increasingly more farmers will find the tasks difficult to complete. For example arthritis can cause significant impairments…
4-H youth, local library inspire “Pick Up Laurel Day”
| March 21, 2013 | 4-H, community development, Volunteer |
An overcast day with a good chance of rain didn’t stop 35 motivated volunteer members of the Laurel community who gathered to help “Pick up Laurel.” The rain held off, helping volunteers efficiently span out across designated sectors of the historic town on Saturday, March 16. Their mission – to clean up the crumpled cans,…
ServSafe® national certification training – April 16, 2013, Georgetown
| March 18, 2013 | Food Safety |
Is the food you are serving or consuming safely prepared? ServSafe®-trained staff provides customer confidence! The University of Delaware Sussex County Cooperative Extension office in Georgetown will offer ServSafe® food safety course, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. The training will be held at the Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center, 16483 County…
Sussex County 4-H celebrate young public speakers
| February 18, 2013 | 4-H |
Did you know that staying eight seconds on a rodeo bull causes numerous requests for a young man’s autograph? And “No Plate Like Home,” isn’t about Oz, it’s about what it feels like sliding into home plate at a softball game. From family pets, honoring historical figures, and relating stories of leadership and bravery –…
AgrAbility to hold Mental Health First Aid Webinar
| February 13, 2013 | Posted by MDW under AgrAbility |
MID-ATLANTIC AGRABILITY WEBINAR TOPIC: MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., EST SPEAKER: Lea Ann Browning-McNee, Mental Health Association of Maryland Farming is a stressful occupation due to so many unknown variables that farmers face – weather, market prices, crop diseases, insects, workplace hazards, and the many personal challenges that…
Sussex Master Gardeners announce winter-spring workshops series for 2013
| February 3, 2013 | Posted by MDW under Master Gardeners, workshops |
Community & School Garden Information Event register online Thank you! Saturday, February 9, 2013, 9 a.m. to noon Information session designed for educators, community members and gardeners starting or maintaining a community or school garden. Houseplant Care register online Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 7 p.m. Conference Room 3 Presented by Fran Meehan. Bring your tired, your…
2013 Healthy Brain Lifestyle program on March 14 at Carvel
| January 23, 2013 | Posted by MDW under Delaware Cooperative Extension, Healthy Brain Lifestyle |
Download the flyer for the March 14 event: Age Proofing Your Brain! The brain is one of the largest organs in the body and exercising and keeping the brain fit is crucial to our quality of life. Young, old or in between it is never too late to challenge our brain and allow it to work…
