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Thanks for reading the June edition of Iredell Informed!
We hope this issue was udderly fantastic. 🐮🥛 Be sure to pass it along to a neighbor. Happy Dairy Month!
Stay cultured, Iredell!

Iredell Informed June...

Maximize Your Summer Harvest:
"Success"ion Planting Workshop!
Ready to keep your garden thriving all summer long? Join the Iredell County Extension Master Gardeners for an upcoming workshop: "Success"ion Planting with Cucurbits and Other Summer Veggies!

As shown in SUCCESSION GARDENING, this session will teach you expert techniques to extend your growing season, ensure a continuous harvest, and maximize your overall garden productivity.

Today is the last Pesticide Lunch-n-Learn until September. Be sure you are signed up!

Chemical controls for Brown Patch and Other Turf Diseases Review specific chemicals and chemical mixes used to control Brown Patch and other common diseases found in the piedmont of North Carolina

How do you balance rapid community growth while keeping a county's agricultural roots strong? You leave it to the experts. We are incredibly proud of our agents, Melinda Roberts (Ag/Horticulture) and Andrea Sherrill (Family & Consumer Sciences). Together, they are connecting local farmers to new markets and helping families access fresh, nutritious food. Check out their brilliant "Shared Harvest" feature!

Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill - Local Food | NC State Extension Iredell County is a cornerstone of North Carolina agriculture. As the largest dairy producer in the state, the county’s landscape is rapidly evolving but with extensive land use for field crop…

Let's raise a glass for World Milk Day! 🥛

Real dairy milk delivers high-quality protein, essential nutrients, and great taste in every glass. Whether it's poured over cereal, blended into a smoothie, or enjoyed on its own, milk continues to be a nutritious choice for every generation!

Happy June Dairy Month!
This June, we are raising a glass to our incredible local dairy farmers. Did you know that Iredell County ranks #1 for dairy production in the state of North Carolina?

Our local dairy industry is powered by 15 dedicated dairy farmers caring for approximately 11,000 milking cows. These hard-working cows produce an average of 9 gallons of milk per day, contributing to a massive total of 34,028,902 gallons of milk produced in 2025!

Milk. It does a body good!
Beyond being delicious, milk provides 13 essential nutrients that fuel our bodies, including: Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Potassium, Riboflavin, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D, Calcium, Protein, and Pantothenic Acid, Zinc, Selenium, Iodine, and Niacin.

Thank a Farmer Today!
Our dairy farmers work tirelessly 24/7, 365 days a year to bring the most wholesome products to our tables. This month, please take the time to thank a local dairy farmer for everything they do so we can enjoy our favorite cheeses, ice creams, and fresh milk.

Local Dairy Products are sold at local Ingles and Food Lion Stores.

🎨🥛 CALLING ALL NORTH CAROLINA YOUTH ARTISTS! 🥛🎨

June is Dairy Month, and we are celebrating with The Great Dairy Art Contest: Farm Fresh Creativity! We want to see your most creative, innovative, and beautiful artwork promoting our amazing dairy industry.

Think outside the milk carton! Submissions can feature:
✨ Delicious dairy foods & recipes (cheese, ice cream, yogurt!)
🚜 The hard work of dairy farmers and businesses
💡 Future dairy inventions, packaging, or marketing ideas
🌱 Farm-to-table concepts & healthy living

🏆 TWO AGE DIVISIONS & PRIZES

🔹 Division 1: Youth (Ages 5–12)
Submissions open: NOW until June 12
Voting period: June 13 – June 20

🔹 Division 2: Teen (Ages 13–18)
Submissions open: June 8 – June 26
Voting period: June 27 – July 4

🎁 The Winner of each division will receive a $25 Gift Card!

🗳️ HOW TO WIN:
All entries will be posted to our page for a week of public voting! Likes, reactions, and comments all count as points, so get ready to rally your friends, family, and community to support your artwork!

📩 HOW TO SUBMIT:
Grab your crayons, paints, or markers and create an original, handmade piece of art.

Fill out the required parent/guardian permission form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TtrRPaTeh5o40n6QcDiDzGDbh04WWrgtkQn0yp6PUWI/edit?tab=t.0 =h.gb29ifj9w09n

Email a clear photo/scan of the art and the form to: [email protected] by your division's deadline.

We can’t wait to see your "farm fresh creativity" shine! 🐮❤️