December 2019 Garden Basics There are 5 classes taught by the Master Gardeners & Extension Agents Classes are fun, low-key & for new and mid-level gardeners who want to improve their skills. Classes are on Thursday nights March 5th through April 2nd, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Cost is $50 a person, but Two people from the same household that will share materials the cost is $90. Class size is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Applications for 2020 classes are Now Available! To apply, please find the applicaon on our website at rutherford.tennessee.edu or click here. Please contact Agent Rachel Painter at [email protected]or call the Extension office at 615-898-7710 with any quesons. DECEMBER 14, 2019 Pancake Breakfast is from 8 am to 12am. This meal HELPS support the Rutherford County 4-H program! Adults are $8 & Kids 10 & under are $5. Pancakes, sausage/bacon, eggs and a drink ! Aſter having breakfast visit the Marketplace where we have all kinds of vendors. Admission is FREE. Happy Holidays! Office will be closed Dec. 23th – Dec. 27th & Jan. 1st We will also have Santa vising to take Selfies with & craſts for the kids to make a special giſt.
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December 2019
Garden Basics
There are 5 classes taught by the Master Gardeners & Extension Agents Classes are fun, low-key & for new and
mid-level gardeners who want to improve their skills.
Classes are on Thursday nights March 5th through April 2nd, 6:00pm –
9:00pm. Cost is $50 a person, but
Two people from the same household that will share materials the cost is $90.
Class size is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Applications for 2020 classes are
Now Available!
To apply, please find the application on our website at rutherford.tennessee.edu or click here. Please contact Agent Rachel Painter at [email protected] or call the Extension office at 615-898-7710 with any questions.
DECEMBER 14, 2019
Pancake Breakfast is from 8 am to 12am. This meal HELPS support the Rutherford County 4-H program! Adults are $8 & Kids 10 & under are $5.
Pancakes, sausage/bacon, eggs and a drink !
After having breakfast visit the Marketplace where we have all kinds of vendors. Admission is FREE.
Happy Holidays! Office will be closed
Dec. 23th– Dec. 27th
& Jan. 1st We will also have Santa visiting to take Selfies with & crafts for the kids to make a special gift.
The smartest shoppers know that saving money is more than luck. When shopping for groceries, it’s about having a game plan and making smart decisions about what to put in your cart.
Ask for advice. Grocery stores, ethnic markets, dollar stores, retail supercenters, and wholesale clubs can offer good deals. Ask friends and family where they shop and find their best bargains!
Eat before you shop. Grocery shopping hungry can lead to impulse buying and unhealthy food choices.
Read the sales flyer. Sales flyers are usually released mid-week and can be found at the store’s entrance, in the newspaper, or on their website.
Use coupons – but only for items that you know you’ll use. If you don’t need an item right away, save the coupon and see if it goes on sale. For more on couponing, check out Save More at the Grocery Store.
Look up and down for savings. Stores often stock the priciest items at eye level. You can save big by looking at the upper and lower shelves too.
Check for store brands. Most stores offer their own brand of products that often cost less than name brands.
Grab from the back. Stores typically stock shelves from back to front, placing the newest items behind the older ones. Reach in the back for the freshest items especially in the produce, dairy, and meat aisles.
Ask for a rain check. If a sale item has run out, ask the store for a rain check. This allows you to pay the sale price after the item is restocked.
Join your store’s loyalty program. Most stores offer a free loyalty program. Get special offers and discounts that non-members do not.
Think outside the store. Farmers markets and farm stands can be great options for picking up fresh produce at a discount. Check the National Farmers Market Directory for locations near you (USDA, n.d).
SHOP: Save More at the Store
COOK: Need some new ideas for
the leftover turkey?
Check out these low-cost, easy, quick recipe! Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil (canola, olive, or vegetable) 1 cup onion, diced (1 medium onion) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
Please contact SNAP-Ed Agent, Tiffany Schmidt or SNAP-Ed Program Assistant, Brittany Satinover at [email protected] or [email protected], for more information about nutrition education programs for youth camps, parent/child workshops or adult workshops. Classes include hands-on cooking or demos, activities, and much more. You will have fun cooking together and learning new cooking skills, about nutrition, food safety, and food resource management skills.
EAT: Tips for Communication at
Family Meals
Consider these tips to help family members make communication at family meals a positive experience:
Clear the table and turn off distractions, such as the TV or phones, so you can focus on visiting together.
Ask questions that encourage conversation, such as “What was the most interesting thing that happened to you today?” or “What should we do for our family vacation?”
Try to encourage conversation among family members but set a reasonable time for being together, such as 30 to 40 minutes.
Keep the conversation positive. Avoid making the dinner table a time for lectures, angry discussions or discipline of a child.
Allow every person a chance to talk and share thoughts or stories so that all have a positive experience.
Bring up an occasional conversation starter, such as a current event or a favorite joke or story.
Encourage family members to linger for conversation, with dessert or snacks, so everyone can relax and enjoy talking with each other (Garden-Robinson & Brotherson, 2016).
Instructions 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. 2 Add chicken broth. Heat to boiling. Stir in rice and frozen vegetables. 3 Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. 4 Add chicken and cheese. Stir constantly until chicken is heated through and cheese is melted.
Tips Use leftover chicken or turkey. Or cook your favorite way (bake, boil, or grill). Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Check out our Rutherford County Program Assistant Brittany Satinover and Read to Succeed teaching Families Eating Smart, Moving More, and English as a Second Language at First Presbyterian Church in Murfreesboro.
Texas Agriculture Tour The Rutherford County and Coffee County Extension offices are hosting a Texas Ag Tour! Dates for the tour will be March 16th through the 22nd and we will be traveling to Fort Worth, San Antonio, Kingsville, Houston, and Galveston. Cost for the trip is $600 for double occupancy room and $950 for single occupancy (rooming alone). To register, contact the Rutherford County Extension offices and a deposit of $200 is due to hold your place. Space is limited so please sign up soon if you plan to attend. We look forward to touring Texas with you! For more information contact Rachel Painter [email protected] or Kim Hall [email protected].
2020 Bookworm Club
Announcement
The Bookworms Book Club meets every other month, beginning January 2 (first Thursdays) at 10 a.m. for coffee/beverages, 10:30 a.m. discussion. At the January meeting we will select our books for the year. The Bookworms partner with Read to Succeed and read the One Book selection as our first book annually. One Book is an initiative that encourages reading and unity in Rutherford County. The One Book Committee reads dozens of books to narrow it down to recommend to both youth and adults to discuss in our communities.
Learn at the Library
Join the Master Gardeners at the Linebaugh Public Libraries for FREE classes on several topics. See below for location, dates and topics! . Smyrna Library - Classes start at 10am March 14th—Vegetable Gardening Planning &
Prep March 21st - Planting for Pollinators April 11th - Planting a Vegetable Gardening May 9th - Herbs & Container Gardening June 13th - Sun versus Shade Gardening July 11th - Tomatoes August 8th - Vegetable Garden Transition September 12th - Becoming a Master Gardener Murfreesboro Library—Classes start at 9am February 1st - Planting & Pruning Trees & Shrubs March 7th - Vegetable Gardening Planning &
Prep April 4th - Cut Flower Garden May 2nd - Herbs & Container Gardens June 6th - Sun versus Shade Gardening July 11th - Tomatoes August 1st - Vegetable Garden Transition September 5th - Houseplants October 3rd - Soils November 7th - Becoming a Master Gardener
FCE member Evelyn Richardson delivered 102 stuffed animals to the Sheriff's office a couple of weeks ago for her clubs Child Advocacy, Domestic Violence and Portico community project.
Chief Deputy Lowery thanked Miss Evelyn for the clubs contribution and had these final words to say "When you see a child in a domestic situation, think about what you have done to help".
In the photo, from left to right, Detective Tony Grissom, Detective Sergeant Mark Dinardo, Detective Wil Pinson, Evelyn Richardson, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh, Detective Captain Britt Reed, and Chief Deputy Keith Lowery.
FCE Community Project
This years first book is It’s All Relative: Adventures Up and Sown the World’s Family Tree by A.J. Jacobs.
December 2019
UT-TSU Rutherford County Extension, 315 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-898-7710 rutherford.extension.edu
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Congratulations Horse Team!
In October the Rutherford County/TN State 4-H team represented well at the AQHA Congress National Horse Bowl competition! The team was 4th overall, with Charity Chandler placing third as High Individual. November the team went on to Eastern Nationals, placing 11th overall, with Charity Chandler placing fourth as High Individual.
The Tennessee Master Horse Program (TMHP) is an educational program designed to provide a foundation of science-based equine nutrition, management, and environmental information applicable to all horse owners and those interested in equine well-being. Using a combination of classroom discussion and hands-on teaching to cover a wide variety of equine-related topics to equip attendees with the knowledge needed to implement best management practices on their operations and improve equine care. The driving force behind the TMHP is to raise the level of education and improve overall success of horse owners and producers within the state. Monday and Thursday nights from 6pm to 9pm. January 27th & 30th February 3rd & 6th February 10th & 13th Located at the Lane Agri-Park - Community Center Building Cost $150 / $50 for non-certifying family members If you have any questions , contact Kim Hall—615-898-7710 [email protected] or John Teague—931-684-5971 [email protected]
Choose a plant with small tightly clustered yellow buds in the center
Look for crisp, bright, undamaged foliage At home, water the plant when dry, discard
excess water in the saucer Place in a room with bright, natural light.
Ideally, direct sunlight should fall on the foliage for 1 or more hours each day.
Keep out of drafts and away from appliances and radiators; do not put the plant on the television set.
After a few weeks, fertilize with ordinary house plant fertilizer.
