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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 …

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Pesticide Collection Day

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

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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. …

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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 …

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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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Drought has always caused nursery crop producers great concern. If irrigation water becomes limiting, growers …

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Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms

This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …

Public Cost-Incentive Programs for Conservation Practices

This factsheet describes public programs designed to reduce barriers for growers wanting to implement practices …

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Winterizing the Herb Garden

If treated properly, many herb plants will survive in the garden for a number of …

Harvesting and Preserving Herbs for the Home Gardener

Herbs should be harvested when the oils responsible for flavor and aroma are at their …

Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)

Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …

Offsetting Drought for Small-Scale Vegetable Production in North Carolina

A good source of water is a necessity for producing quality vegetables. During periods of …

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How to Organize a Community Garden

This publication covers the keys to a successful community garden of individual plots including forming …

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