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Monday, January 21, 2013
Webinar: Breeding Better Sheep & Goats
The first webinar in the Univeristy of Maryland Extension 2013 Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series, "Breeding Better Sheep & Goats" will be held Tuesday, January 22 at 7 p.m. EST. To participate, all you need is an internet connection (high speed recommended). No pre-registration is necessary.
Got Spring On Our Mind
Put together lots of garden gloves with our Nitty-Gritty goat's milk soap!
The red ones are perfect for Valentine's Day.
Assorted colors are available in our farm store for $5.
Buffalo Creek Farm and Creamery, LLC
Germanton, NC 27019
336.969.5698
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Biscuits and Jelly!
Mother Holtz Farm's jams, jellies and Apple Butter are a favorite of our Farm Store's customers!
We sell their Blackberry Jam, Apple Jelly, Muscadine Grape Jelly, Blueberry Jelly, Strawberry Jelly, Hot Pepper Jelly, Scuppernong Jelly, Concord Grape Jelly, Pear Jelly, Pear Jam, and Apple Butter--including some sugar free jellies.
We're continuously adding more local products to our farm store, so you'll want to stop by to see to check it out!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Tour De Food - Gourmet Food Tour of Winston-Salem
Explore historical downtown
Winston Salem, learn about the Moravians and RJ Reynolds Empire as you stop at locally owned establishments. Begin your tour at Jeffery Adams on 4th
and wind your way through the arts district and more. You will taste everything
from local frozen custard to down home BBQ and meet the chefs, owners and
artisans who create it all. You will even have a stop at Winston Salem’s only
rooftop restaurant for the best views in town. Come taste all the best foods in
town at these fine establishments.
Come EAT DRINK WALK through Winston Salem.
Come EAT DRINK WALK through Winston Salem.
To purchase a
ticket for the Winston-Salem tour on the following dates visit their website here
| January | 26th |
| February | 9th & 23rd |
| March | 9th & 23rd |
| April | 13th & 27th |
| May | 11th & 25th |
| June | 8th & 29th |
Friday, January 18, 2013
2013 Growers Academy
The Virginia Tech Catawba Sustainability Center is offering the fourth annual Growers Academy, a series of courses specifically designed to help new and transitioning agricultural businesses succeed. An 8 week learning series focused on low-input crop production and launching your own agri-business. Instructors include resource professionals and farm business owners.
Topics include:
- Planning for Success: Setting Goals and Establishing Targets
- Soils and Composting
- Marketing
- Business Plan Development
- Equipment for Small Farms
- Preventative Pests and Weed Management
- Crop Production and Planning
- Business Plan Review
- Farm Tour on Saturday, March 9
Dates and Location
January 22 – March 12, 2013Tuesdays, 6-9 pm (no class on February 19)
Virginia Tech Roanoke Center in the Roanoke Higher Education Building at 108 North Jefferson Street
Contact: Josh Nease
Virginia Tech Catawba Sustainability Center, Manager
108 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 701, Roanoke, VA 24016
Phone: 540-553-2311 or jnease@vt.edu
Want to start a farm business but don’t have land?Graduates of the Growers’ Academy are eligible to lease land at a discounted rate at the Catawba Sustainability Center in Catawba, Virginia.
Survived the "snow"
Morning all . . . everyone survived the "snow."
Waiting for the creek to go down from 4 days of constant rain so we can feed the cows this morning - - The sun should be peaking through any minute now! Sunshine all through next week :)
Farm store is OPEN!
Buffalo Creek Farm and Creamery, LLC
Germanton, NC 27019
336.969.5698
Thursday, January 17, 2013
CEFS Summer Internship in Sustainable Agriculture
CEFS Summer Internship in Sustainable Agriculture
June 3 - July 26, 2013
Internship Background
We are seeking highly-motivated undergraduate students from a variety of different backgrounds, with a strong interest in sustainable agriculture, to participate in a unique 8-week summer internship. Summer Interns with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) come from all over the country and world to work with faculty members to learn about the concepts and practices of various aspects of sustainable agriculture through hands-on farm work, lectures and discussions, community engagement, and field trips to local farms and markets. In addition, a highlight of this program is that interns will gain hands-on sustainable agriculture research knowledge through working with a diversity of CEFS Faculty Researchers from various disciplines at CEFS' 2,000-acre research farm in Goldsboro, N.C.
Goals
For students completing the CEFS Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program, the goals are to describe sustainable agriculture and community food systems from a broad systems perspective;
observe and evaluate a variety of agricultural systems and practices for their sustainability;
improve professional development and collaborative learning interactions with university faculty and staff, farmers, extension agents, researchers, non-governmental organizations and the community;
communicate how sustainable agriculture research is conducted, basic techniques, and data collected from a variety of disciplines in sustainable agriculture
http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/getinvolved/internships/internships.html
June 3 - July 26, 2013
Internship Background
We are seeking highly-motivated undergraduate students from a variety of different backgrounds, with a strong interest in sustainable agriculture, to participate in a unique 8-week summer internship. Summer Interns with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) come from all over the country and world to work with faculty members to learn about the concepts and practices of various aspects of sustainable agriculture through hands-on farm work, lectures and discussions, community engagement, and field trips to local farms and markets. In addition, a highlight of this program is that interns will gain hands-on sustainable agriculture research knowledge through working with a diversity of CEFS Faculty Researchers from various disciplines at CEFS' 2,000-acre research farm in Goldsboro, N.C.
Goals
For students completing the CEFS Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program, the goals are to describe sustainable agriculture and community food systems from a broad systems perspective;
observe and evaluate a variety of agricultural systems and practices for their sustainability;
improve professional development and collaborative learning interactions with university faculty and staff, farmers, extension agents, researchers, non-governmental organizations and the community;
communicate how sustainable agriculture research is conducted, basic techniques, and data collected from a variety of disciplines in sustainable agriculture
http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/getinvolved/internships/internships.html
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
What's a rainy day good for?
What's a rainy day good for? Updating all our listings in websites, ordering meds and supplies for the goats for the year and restocking the merchandiser with cheese. And . . . we've got a new Dark Ale Gouda raw milk goat cheese which we will be sampling soon. — at Buffalo Creek Farm and Creamery, LLC.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
2013 Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat
The 2013 Southeast Dairy Youth Retreat will be held June 16-20 in Valdosta, GA.
More information will be available soon on the North Carolina Dairy Youth Foundation Facebook page, but please take note of the earlier date!
New Winston Museum
The New Winston Museum covers history of W-S from 1850 to the present. Among its exhibitions are films containing interviews with
community members sharing their recollections of the history of WS, such as the events that took place during the Civil Rights era, and looking toward the future of WS. It also includes images of people and places in WS from 1850 to the present.
New Winston Museum is located at 713 South Marshall Street. Summer hours for the museum are Tuesday - Friday, 2 p.m.– 5 p.m., or by appointment. Contactinfo@newwinston.org or call 336. 724-2842 or visit http://www.newwinston.org
community members sharing their recollections of the history of WS, such as the events that took place during the Civil Rights era, and looking toward the future of WS. It also includes images of people and places in WS from 1850 to the present.New Winston Museum is located at 713 South Marshall Street. Summer hours for the museum are Tuesday - Friday, 2 p.m.– 5 p.m., or by appointment. Contactinfo@newwinston.org or call 336. 724-2842 or visit http://www.newwinston.org
Monday, January 14, 2013
Six-Week Sustainable Stewards Program
Six-Week Sustainable Stewards Program
Where: Forsyth Agriculture Building, 1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27105
Six-Week Sustainable Stewards Program to be held by Forsyth Cooperative Extension & City of Winston-SalemMedia Contact: Wendi Hartup, Natural Resources Extension Agent
Phone: 336-703-2850
Email: wendi_hartup@ncsu.edu
Event Dates: Every Thursday, January 24 – February 28, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: 1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston Salem NC
Registration Required: Contact Kitrinka Gordon with the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office to register for this lecture by email gordonkl@forsyth.cc or phone: 336-703-2850.
Cost: $35, due by January 18th, 2013 Join us while we explore topics such as: conservation design, rainscaping, ecosystem enhancement, environmental policy issues, community gardening, waste recycling, transportation and improving indoor air quality. Each night will feature hands-on learning activities with the best in the business. At the conclusion of the course, participants will participate in a small service project that puts to work ideas.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Kidding Barn Addition
With some great weather and help today, we got the roof on our kidding barn addition. More room for my "good hay" storage and a loafing area under cover for my milkers too. Believe it or not, there is cement under all that mud - - here's hoping to get some granite dust spread soon. — at Buffalo Creek Farm and Creamery, LLC.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Have you considered a home-based food business?
Have you considered a home-based food business?
Do you wonder what steps are involved for kitchen inspections?
Are you concerned about food safety?
Join us the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension on January 15, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at their office!
Representatives from the NC Dept of Agriculture will be on hand explain the process and answer all your questions!
This also the regular meeting of the Local Food Coalition.
Come learn what’s happening and how you can get involved!!
For more information, contact:
Brenda Sutton
brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu
Do you wonder what steps are involved for kitchen inspections?
Are you concerned about food safety?
Join us the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension on January 15, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at their office!
Representatives from the NC Dept of Agriculture will be on hand explain the process and answer all your questions!
This also the regular meeting of the Local Food Coalition.
Come learn what’s happening and how you can get involved!!
For more information, contact:
Brenda Sutton
brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu
Friday, January 11, 2013
Barn Quilt Trail
Quilt Trail
Photo credit: Urban Bloom Photography
A new project funded by the Yadkin Arts Council and the Tourism Development Authorities of Yadkinville and Yadkin County is taking shape -- a Barn Quilt Trail. You can make your own barn quilt, and once approved, be part of the quilt trail itself or we can furnish you with the names of folks who will make the quilt for you, using your choice of a pattern.
The quilt trail will feature unique quilts on each barn or building. There will be no duplications of patterns along the trail.
A printed brochure and trail map will be produced using a portion of the proceeds from the quilts and trail fees.
The trail map is in production at this time.
If you already have a barn quilt and it meets the trail requirements the cost for being on the trail is a one-time fee of $25. Certain trail restrictions apply.
Contact: Leanne Brendle -- leanne.brendle@yahoo.com
Application for quilt trail membership
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Time for some Spring bunnies!
We are breeding our lionhead, mini rex and dutch rabbits. Time for some Spring bunnies!
In the Spring, contact for availability: 336-969-5698 or Robin@BuffaloCreekFarmNC.com
If you're child would love to have their picture taken with a rabbit, keep an eye on our neighbor Fantasy Photography's blog and Facebook page for more details.
As it gets closer to Sping time, they'll be posting details about their Easter mini sessions featuring real bunnies. It doesn't get any sweeter than your child and a bunny, check out these photographs from 2012!
They'll also be doing mini sessions with a baby goat, once it warms up enough for the kids to be barefoot in the grass!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Mill Spring Seed Swap
Free Event: Mill Spring Seed Swap
Jan 12, 2013
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Bring seeds to share and swap with others! We also have free seed catalogs from several different companies. Contact Laura at828-894-2281 or laura@polkcountyfarms.org and visitwww.polkcountyfarms.org.
Location:
Mill Spring Agricultural Development and Community Center
156 School Road, Mill Spring, NC 28756
For More Information: Contact Laura at laura@polkcountyfarms.org or 828-894-2281
Jan 12, 2013
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Bring seeds to share and swap with others! We also have free seed catalogs from several different companies. Contact Laura at828-894-2281 or laura@polkcountyfarms.org and visitwww.polkcountyfarms.org.
Location:
Mill Spring Agricultural Development and Community Center
156 School Road, Mill Spring, NC 28756
For More Information: Contact Laura at laura@polkcountyfarms.org or 828-894-2281
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Drunken Goat Cheese
Our aged raw milk drunken goat cheese is aging beautifully in the cheese cave. We used local red wine from our neighbor at Germanton Gallery & Winery. We'll open the wheel soon for tasting!
Check our Buffalo Creek Farm and Creamery, LLC Facebook page for updates.
Our farm store is open daily. Due to the seasonality of our products, not all cheeses are available at all times in our farm store. Call or email with any questions.
Buffalo Creek Farm and Creamery, LLC
Germanton, NC 27019
336.969.5698
Monday, January 7, 2013
Willingham Theater Schedule
Willingham Theater Schedule
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
Tickets for theater performances will go on sale mid-January.A Spring Season Pass may be purchased for $35 and includes the following performances:
The Kruger Brothers, The Pluck Project, and Scenes from Shakespeare, plus one movie of your choice.
Individual tickets will be sold for all performances and movies.
Season tickets and all tickets for live performances may be purchased through the website or at the Cultural Center's Gift Shop.
Movie tickets may be purchased prior to showing at the YARD Gift Shop or at the door.
2013
January 26: Movie - Bottle Shock - 7 pm. $5.
Comedy-drama based on the 1976 wine competition in Paris wherein Napa Valley wines defeated French wines in a blind taste test and put Chateau Montelena (Napa) on the world wine map. Starring Bill Pullman and Alan Rickman.
February 8, Friday: Gala - for theater seat holders. By invitation. 6:30 pm.
Buffet dinner and performance of Carolina Music Way's Old Timey Radio Show- a high energy musical revue featuring the music of the north Piedmont and the Yadkin Valley Jammers.
February 9: Performance of the Old Timey Radio Show. 7:30 pm. $15.
Carolina Music Ways is the Old -Timey Radio Show's nonprofit art-education sponsor. For more information visit their website: www.carolinamusicways.com.
February 23: Cle Thompson in Concert . 7:30 pm. $10. The plaintive blues and uptown jazz stylings of Miss Cle Thompson who calls Winston-Salem and Los Angeles "home." You may also purchase your tickets to the Cle Thompson concert with your "Winter Reds Weekend" pass from the Yadkin Valley Wineries or the Yadkin Tourism Development Association.http://www.visityadkin.com/yadkin-winter-reds-event.html
March 8: Kruger Brothers in Concert. 7:30 pm. Tickets $15.
March 23, 3 pm and March 24, 7:30 pm: The Pluck Project. Tickets:$10.
Nine solo dance performances by UNCSA dance majors, culminating in a group finale choreographed by a New York choreographer.
April Theater: Scenes from Shakespeare, 7:30 pm. Tickets: $10. Students from UNCSA's drama department. present scenes from some of the bard's most well-loved works.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
The Big Eat
Back for its fifth year. The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership and participating downtown restaurants are proud to present the return of "The Big Eat." Every Tuesday night, beginning January 8 and ending February 26, more than 30 great downtown restaurants will offer 50 percent discounts off of their signature dishes.
A list of participating downtown establishments, as well as the signature dish for each Tuesday, can be found at http://www.dwsp.org/BigEat.htm.
WEEK 1 - Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Participating Restaurants and dishes are subject to change at any time.
See details and restrictions below.*
See details and restrictions below.*
PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN ESTABLISHMENTS:
* Restrictions and Other Important Details
Bernardin's: 901 W. Fourth St. 336-725-6666
Signature Dish: Roasted Salmon: horseradish crust, spinach, sweet roasted garlic & port wine sauce. $12.00
Signature Dish: Roasted Salmon: horseradish crust, spinach, sweet roasted garlic & port wine sauce. $12.00
Community Arts Cafe: 411 W. Fourth St. 336-793-8000
Signature Dish: Cafe Burger: With Dublin irish cheddar, lettuce, tomato & red onion. $3.49
Signature Dish: Cafe Burger: With Dublin irish cheddar, lettuce, tomato & red onion. $3.49
Millennium Artisan Restaurant: 310 W. Fourth St. Suite A. 336-725-3900
Signature Dish: coming soon
Signature Dish: coming soon
Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar: 450 N. Spring St. 336-293-4797
Signature Dish: Slow Cooked Pork Shank: Savannah-inspired red rice with lemon, parsley and dijon bread crumbs and a pickled pepper Vinaigrette. $12.00
Signature Dish: Slow Cooked Pork Shank: Savannah-inspired red rice with lemon, parsley and dijon bread crumbs and a pickled pepper Vinaigrette. $12.00
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 216 W. Fourth St. 336-722-1300
Signature Dish: 50% off wraps. $3.50
Signature Dish: 50% off wraps. $3.50
Twin City Chop House: 115 S. Main Street, 336-747-8600 Signature Dish: French Quarter Chicken - On Cajun rice topped with sauteed shrimp and andouille in a spicy tomato cream sauce and grilled scallions. $11.00
- The Big Eat specials are dine-in only.
- No splitting with Big Eat specials, thank you.
- Restaurant signature dish subject to change, excludes tax and tip
- Please check with individual restaurants concerning food ingredients and allergens, thank you.
- The Big Eat Specials are subject to availability. Restaurants may run out of the signature dish on any given week. The restaurant is not obligated to provided a replacement dish at a discount.
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