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Executive Farm 

Management Program

Times are challenging on the farm these days. Farmers run and finance large and diverse businesses, manage capital, handle labor issues, and navigate regulations. An operator is constantly busy working in their business. The Executive Farm Management Program (EFMP) is designed to help farmers w

Executive Farm 

Management Program

Times are challenging on the farm these days. Farmers run and finance large and diverse businesses, manage capital, handle labor issues, and navigate regulations. An operator is constantly busy working in their business. The Executive Farm Management Program (EFMP) is designed to help farmers work on their business. This year the National Peanut Board (NPB) is proud to partner on the EFMP to support peanut farmers’ participation in this educational activity. NPB will provide a $150 tuition grant for up to 100 U.S. peanut farmers who participate in the 2021 EFMP, held virtually, February 9–11, 2021. Farmers can find out more details and sign up for the program at go.ncsu.edu/efm. The Executive Farm Management program is an exciting new program offered by NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and its partners; NC State Cooperative Extension Service, Clemson Cooperative Extension, ECU College of Business and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Proceeds supporting the Executive Farm Management program and fundraising activities for the program are managed by The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc. The program has been designed for large, family-owned operations across the Southeast. Program curriculum focuses on the management aspects of the operation which is adaptable for all operations of any size, scale and commodity focus. Due to COVID-19, our 2021 program offering will look different. We are pivoting to an online experience consisting of 4 webinars on key topics followed by a Bootcamp to provide foundational skills in our core areas of strategic planning, financial management and human resource management. Our Bootcamp is designed to prepare a strong group of farmers for the full program in 2022. The 2022 program will consist of 10-12 days of content and curriculum taught across 3 sessions in 3 states over the course of 6-weeks. EFM is designed to increase the management competencies and profitability of specialty farms across the Southeast, by utilizing a holistic operation-focused curriculum. Course topics include; Strategic Planning, Human Resource Management, Labor Management, Financial Management, Risk Management, Family Business Issues, Assessing Markets, Supply Chain Management, Brand Management and Marketing, Assessing and Building Key Partnerships and Strengthening an Operation’s Value Proposition, among others. Read more at: https://execfarmmgmt.ces.ncsu.edu/about-execfarmmgmt/

Source: Georgia Peanut Commission

Hello and Happy 2021!  I hope you all have kicked off a good start to the new year.  I know these are some trying times we are living in but a dear friend of mine told me the other day that I had to stop worrying so much.  She quoted scripture referring to the fact that we should not worry.  So I am trying extremely hard to not worry so m

Hello and Happy 2021!  I hope you all have kicked off a good start to the new year.  I know these are some trying times we are living in but a dear friend of mine told me the other day that I had to stop worrying so much.  She quoted scripture referring to the fact that we should not worry.  So I am trying extremely hard to not worry so much.  

With a new year, comes new things.  What all do you have planned for the new year?  I have a cousin named Matt that I am very close to.  He has a set of twin girls and one of them stole my heart a little extra when she was four years old.  She called me Cousin Aunt Lynn on her very own and I was hooked.  She is getting married in May and I am busy with helping her plan so I am definitely staying busy.

Another thing I have been busy doing is playing games and cards with Larry.  We don't go out much with Covid cases increasing so we have game day and night almost every day.  It is lots of fun.

I hope everyone has a great week!  Thank you for your support to The Martin News.

Popcorn Isn’t Just For 

Movies Anymore

January 19th is National Popcorn Day. Now isn’t that a great day to celebrate? Popcorn is a type of corn that puffs up when heated. It is usually served salted, often with butter. However, caramel and cheddar cheese are also common varieties. Air-popped popcorn is naturally high in dietary fiber a

Popcorn Isn’t Just For 

Movies Anymore

January 19th is National Popcorn Day. Now isn’t that a great day to celebrate? Popcorn is a type of corn that puffs up when heated. It is usually served salted, often with butter. However, caramel and cheddar cheese are also common varieties. Air-popped popcorn is naturally high in dietary fiber and low in calories and fat. It is often a snack of choice for people with dietary restrictions. Popcorn is not only for eating. It has been traditionally used for many years to decorate Christmas trees. Did anyone put up a Popcorn Christmas Tree this year?

How To Store And Wash 

Your Face Masks

Store your cloth mask properly and wash it regularly to keep it clean. Consider having more than one mask on hand so that you can easily replace a dirty mask with a clean one. Make sure to remove your mask correctly and wash your hands after touching a used mask. If your mask is wet or dirty from 

How To Store And Wash 

Your Face Masks

Store your cloth mask properly and wash it regularly to keep it clean. Consider having more than one mask on hand so that you can easily replace a dirty mask with a clean one. Make sure to remove your mask correctly and wash your hands after touching a used mask. If your mask is wet or dirty from sweat, saliva, make-up, or other liquids or substances, keep it in a sealed plastic bag until you can wash it. Wash wet or dirty masks as soon as possible to prevent them from becoming moldy. Wet masks can be hard to breathe through and are less effective than dry masks. You can store your mask temporarily to reuse later. Remove your mask correctly and wash your hands after touching a used mask. Keep it in a dry, breathable bag (like a paper or mesh fabric bag) to keep it clean between uses. When reusing your mask, keep the same side facing out. If you are taking off your mask to eat or drink outside of your home, you can place it somewhere safe to keep it clean, such as your pocket, purse, or paper bag. Make sure to wash or sanitize your hands after removing your mask. After eating, put the mask back on with the same side facing out. Be sure to wash or sanitize your hands again after putting your mask back on. Wash your cloth mask whenever it gets dirty or at least daily. If you have a disposable face mask, throw it away after wearing it once. Using a washing machine. Include your mask with your regular laundry. Use regular laundry detergent and the appropriate settings according to the fabric label. By hand: Wash your mask with tap water and laundry detergent or soap. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove detergent or soap. Dry your mask. Dry your mask completely in a warm or hot dryer. You can air dry by hanging your mask in direct sunlight to dry completely. If you cannot hang it in direct sunlight, hang or lay it flat and let it dry completely. Stay safe!