Volume: 90 - No. 6 June 2015 Upcoming First N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Events ` The 45th Annual South- Scholarship recipients announced eastern Old Threshers Re- Twenty-four North Carolina union will be held June 30 students are the fi rst recipients of through July 4 at the Denton the N.C. State Fair Youth Live- Farmpark in Denton. stock Scholarships, Agriculture The event features an- Commissioner Steve Troxler an- tique farm equipment, train nounced. engines, music, crafts, food, The scholarships are de- fi reworks and more. A special signed for high school seniors Mayberry Tribute Day will and students currently enrolled be held July 4, with character in an institute of higher educa- actors dressed as and portray- tion who have participated in the ing the original actors on the junior livestock or market turkey popular television show. The shows at the N.C. State Fair. day ends with fi reworks at 9 The scholarships were fund- p.m. ed by sponsors of the annual N.C. Agriculture Commis- State Fair Junior Livestock Sale sioner Steve Troxler will of Champions. The number of speak at the opening ceremo- scholarships awarded each year ny June 30th at noon. will be based on qualifi ed appli- Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced the fi rst class of scholarship recipients at the Got to cants and funds available from Be NC Festival. Pictured with him at the announcement are 12 of the recipients, members of the scholar- p.m. Admission is $15 for the previous year’s Sale of Cham- ship selection committee and sponsors of the Sale of Champions. Following the announcement, the group adults, $6 for kids ages 6-11 pions. Because of strong support joined Troxler as grand marshals of the tractor parade. and free for kids 5 and under. of the 2014 sale, 24 scholar- For more, go to http://denton- of farmers and agribusiness lead- A selection committee evalu- tivities and an essay. Each ap- ships valued at $2,000 each were farmpark.com/event/2015- ers,” Troxler said. “I’m thankful ated applicants based on their in- plication was assigned a num- awarded this year. southeast-old-threshers-re- for the support of our sponsors volvement with N.C. State Fair ber and identifying information “These scholarships are an union/. who made these scholarships pos- junior livestock shows, academic was removed before evaluation. investment in our next generation sible.” achievement, extracurricular ac- (See Scholarships, pg. 2) From the tractor Don’t Miss a Single Issue of the by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler Ag Review! I want to remind everyone that this is a good time to review your emergency preparedness Mail the card below or save a stamp and renew online plans on the farm and at home. Forecasters are predicting It’s renewal time again fewer named storms this hurri- for the Agricultural Re- cane season, but it only takes one view. Subscribers can storm to ruin a crop or cause sig- either mail the card at nifi cant damage. left, or go online to www. Having a plan, making sure everyone involved in your opera- AgReview.org. tion understands what to do, re- Commissioner Troxler If you mail the postcard, viewing the plan and your insur- simply cut along the dotted ance coverage annually will be functional emergency prepared- line, attach a stamp on the helpful if a disaster strikes. ness kit is also recommended. back and drop it in the For most farming operations, Items to include are fi re extin- mail. Please do not put the power is essential. Consider pur- guishers, fi rst-aid kits, a camera chasing, leasing or negotiating a that stamps date and time, fl ash- postcard in an envelope, as rental arrangement for a backup lights and batteries. A NOAA it slows down our renewal generator in advance. If you plan weather radio and two-way ra- process. to rent a generator, read the con- dios can also be handy to stay If you need to make tract carefully, as some rental informed and in contact with changes, please mark those contracts only cover eight hours your workers. beside the address label, of use per day. Water and feed for animals It is also important to have a is also essential. but do NOT cross out transfer switch properly installed These are just a few tips to the barcode above your so you can use a generator. This is consider. I hope it is an unevent- account number. critical for the protection of farm ful season, but it is better to be To renew online, you facilities and utility workers. prepared than wishing you had will need your account If a hurricane is forecast for taken the time to fi gure out what number (located on the your area, it is advised to pur- is necessary in an emergency. Find more preparedness postcard above your chase additional fuel for vehicles and generators, and a hand fuel tips, information and a Farm name). You can also make pump. Emergency Plan Template, at address changes at this site. Having an equipped and www.ncagr.gov/disaster. Page 2 AGRICULTURAL REVIEW June 2015 28,000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $1,323.37 or 3 Horse Events cents per copy. Brian Long ...................................Editor DIVISIONS Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex, State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, 919-733-4845 Andrea E. Ashby .................Mng. Editor Agronomic ........... Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise June 6 & 7 .......NCAHA Open Summer Extravaganza. Contact Rory Meachum, 919-906-3510. Danette Jernigan ..........................Ads & Emergency Programs .........Sharron Stewart June 11-20 .......Tarheel Triple Classic QH Shows. Contact Judy Sullivan, 704-442-8304. Circulation Mgr. Food Distribution .........................Gary Gay June 24-28 .......NCHJA Annual Hunter Show. Contact NCHJA Offi ce, 919-538-4781. Jen Kendrick ....................... Staff Writer Food & Drug ..................Audrey Pilkington Heather Overton ..................Staff Writer Human Resources ............. Sylvia Crumpler Western N.C. Agricultural Center, Fletcher, 828-687-1414 Legal Affairs .............................Tina Hlabse June 5-7 ...........No Bull Barrel Riding. Contact 844-NO-BULL. AGRICULTURAL REVIEW (ISSN Marketing ..............................Joe Sanderson June 18-21 .......Asheville Alive 2015 – Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse Show. Contact Jill Graff, 828- 07445466) is published 11 times a year Meat & Poultry Inspection .......Alan Wade 228-5842. with a combined November/December N.C. Forest Service ...................David Lane June 25-28 .......East Coast Miniature Horse Show. Contact Bobby Bridges, 336-655-5360. issue by the N.C. Department of Agricul- N.C. State Fair ........................Wesley Wyatt Plant Industry ............................Vernon Cox July 17 & 18 ....Asheville Invitational Horse Show. Contact Joyce Wilson, 919-365-5149. ture and Consumer Services, 2 W. Eden- July 21-25 ........Blue Ridge Classic Horse Show. Contact Elizabeth Holmes, 919-563-5992. ton St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Second-class Property & Construction ......Kent Yelverton postage paid at Raleigh, N.C. Public Affairs .............................Brian Long Research Stations ............Dr. Sandy Stewart Sen. Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, Williamston, 252-792-5111 Soil & Water Conservation ...Patricia Harris June 6 & 7 .......EHA Hunter Show. Contact Wendy Willson, 252-916-3685. POSTMASTER: Send address changes Standards .........................Stephen Benjamin June 20 & 2 .....June’s Just Horsin’ ‘Round Open Horse Show. Contact Beth Tew, 252-753-8069. and classifi ed advertising to Statistics ...................................... Dee Webb June 26-28 .......N.C. National Barrel Horse Assn. State Finals. Contact Patty Nunnery, 910-322-8601. AGRICULTURAL REVIEW, 1001 Mail Structural Pest & Pesticides .... Jim Burnette Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- Veterinary ....................Dr. Douglas Meckes Southeastern N.C. Agricultural Events Center, Lumberton, 910-618-5699 1001. Chief of Staff: June 1 ..............Horse and Tack Auction. Contact Brad Stephens, 828-390-0878. AGRICULTURAL REVIEW is printed Zane Hedgecock June 12 & 13 ...Southern Stock Horse. Contact Jenny Taylor, 919-323-9910. in interest of the farmers of the State and Chief Deputy Commissioner: June 20 ............Monica Britt Barrel Racing. Contact Monica Britt, 910-671-9858. is sent free to residents upon request. N. David Smith Jr. July 6 & PHONE: 919-707-3001 Assistant Commissioners: Aug. 3 ..............Horse and Tack Auction. Contact Brad Stephens, 828-390-0878. Scott Bissette Steve Troxler Joe Reardon Commissioner Dr. Richard Reich *Shows subject to change. Call before attending. More horse events listed in Bucolic Briefs. N.C. dairy farms want you to celebrate June as National Dairy Month North Carolina joins the promotion of dairy products.” and is home to four commercial rest of the country in celebrating Myers earned his bach- milk processing plants, with June as National Dairy Month. elor’s degree in biology at N.C. two in High Point, and one each This year’s theme, “Get more State University and a master’s in Winston-Salem and Ashe- with milk,” focuses on consum- degree in dairy cattle nutrition ville. Additionally, North Caro- ers, encouraging families to and animal sciences at Michigan lina is home to three on-farm make milk their fi rst beverage State University. After gradua- bottling plants, one commercial choice because it contains vita- tion, Zach and his wife, Sybil, de- cheese plant, 37 small cheese min, minerals and nutrients that cided to settle back on the farm in makers and 38 ice cream and are part of a healthy diet. Jonesville, where the couple have value-added dairy manufactur- The Southeast United three children and have grown ers. Dairy Industry Association Inc. the operation to about 900 mature June also marks the 100th is working to raise awareness cows. anniversary of the National about the accomplishments of North Carolina is one of the Dairy Council, an organiztion the 2,900 dairy farmers across Third-generation North Carolina dairy farmer Zach Myers at his top milk-producing states in the that provides science-based nu- the Southeast, including Zach Jonesville farm.