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Cover photo for Equity in Conservation Meeting

Equity in Conservation Meeting

Meeting Date: Monday, April 29, 2024 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: 104 Lancaster Avenue, Windsor, NC 27983 Topics Discussion Include …

Bertie County Schools Nutrition event flyer

Four Corners Fitness & Nutrition Event

Bertie County Schools Nutrition in collaboration with School Meals for All Ambassadors, Healthier Generation, Healthier North Carolina Project, N.C. …

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2023 Yield Contest Winners

We would like to recognize the winners of our Yield Contest for 2023. The winner of the 2023 Corn Yield …

Let's talk Equity in Conservation

Let's Talk Equity in Conservation

Let’s Talk Equity in Conservation(EIC) Attention Historically Underserved Farmers Ranchers and Landowners Bertie County Where: 104 Lancaster Avenue, Windsor, NC 27983 When: February …

Basics of Hay Production Series

Monthly Classes will be held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Pitt County Center in Greenville NC From 6:30-8 p.m. The …

Cover photo for 2024 Bertie County FIT Testing

2024 Bertie County FIT Testing

It is that time of year again to complete your respirator fit testing. FIT testing will be held on February …

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Introduction to Beekeeping

If you’ve ever been interested in learning about beekeeping, please join the Cashie Beekeepers Association on Thursday, February 22, …

Winter Meetings

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Bertie County Center will be offering multiple winter production meetings next year. Below is a list …

Cover photo for 2023 Tobacco Variety Performance

2023 Tobacco Variety Performance

Proper variety selection is a critical step in growing a profitable tobacco crop. NC State Official Variety Testing program …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Figure 1. Typical tomato washing and sizing line.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Field- and Greenhouse-Grown Tomatoes

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. Bulk pallet bin of cabbage in the packing house.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Cabbage and Leafy Greens

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Peppers

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. Rate of temperature change for three cooling methods.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Apples

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Green Beans and Field Peas

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. Packaged and palletized blueberries being received

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Blueberries

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. North Carolina onions ready for harvest.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Onions

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. Loss of sugar during storage at 4 different temperatur

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Sweet Corn

This factsheet acquaints growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient cooling and handling methods useful in …