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Cover photo for 2024 CHROME Ag Expo | August 21, 2024

2024 CHROME Ag Expo | August 21, 2024

The 2024 CHROME Ag Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Peanut Belt Research Station in Lewiston-Woodville, NC. Registration: 2024 …

Peanut Tasks for June

Peanut Leafspot Control Peanut growers should begin leaf spot control programs in well- rotated fields when peanuts reach growth stage …

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Free Diabetes Education

A community-based diabetes education and support group Do you need help better managing your diabetes? Health Extension for Diabetes is …

Paraquat Requirement Reminders

Here are some quick reminders regarding the requirements for the safe use of paraquat dichloride (“paraquat”). Paraquat kills! Paraquat products require …

Cover photo for Pesticide Collection Day

Pesticide Collection Day

Open and partially used but no longer needed containers with pesticides can be difficult to handle. They take up …

strawberries

Strawberry Season Is Here!!!

There’s no better way to jump into Spring than with the taste of strawberries. Whether your choice is with …

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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. …

Cover photo for 2023 Yield Contest Winners

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 …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Blueberry Freeze Damage and Protection Measures

Commercial blueberries are generally planted in low areas with high organic-matter content. These sites satisfy …

Fall produce at NC State Farmers Market

Overview of Local Food Trends: Recommendations for Communication and Marketing

This fact sheet provides key strategies for marketing local foods based on demographic trends seen …

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A Preliminary Analysis of North Carolina’s Winegrape Cultivars: Their Geographic Distribution and Climatic Characteristics

The publication explores how temperature affects viticulture in North Carolina, focusing on regional temperature conditions …

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Common Smut on Corn

Common smut is a disease that occurs on an annual basis on North Carolina corn. …

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The North Carolina Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT)

Phosphorus management is an important aspect of the USDA-NCRS nutrient management standard. Anyone applying animal …

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Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …

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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

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Phorid Flies

Phorid flies are small flies that breed in moist, decaying organic matter and can be …

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