RADIO TRANSCRIP
July 8, 2024
Matt Rodriguez

This is Matt Rodriguez, horticulture agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Burke Center.

The Drexel Community Fair is coming soon and will be hosted at the fairgrounds from August 19-24. Your Local Extension Office will be there hosting a number of fun events. I personally, will be hosting the exhibition of Floriculture as in flowers  and Horticulture as in produce. Any Burke county resident can enter a submission. We will be taking in specimens from a number of categories. Floriculture consists of Roses, Annuals, Perennials, Dahlias, Houseplants, Shrubs, Herbs and finally Arrangements. Each Specimen must be grown by the exhibitor and be named. A single person may enter one entry per class or subdivision. Each Section has multiple classes and those classes are broken down even further into subcategories. For Example: if you're submitting Zinnias. Zinnias will be broken up into several colors. If you have a red specimen and a pink specimen then you can enter both into the Zinnia class. The Fair is a fun and community based event where residents can compete and enjoy each other’s interests and hobbies. We will also be doing our fan favorite Veggie Varmints. Veggie varmints is a competition where youth decorate Produce to look like an animal or person. It is a fun creative activity that is sure to bring some laughs and smiles. We look forward to seeing everyone there at the fair!

This has been Matt Rodriguez, horticulture agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Burke Center. For more information, call us at 828-764-9480.