2025 Bertie County Production Meeting Schedule

As we move into mid-December it’s time to look at methods and means to improve yields and profits for 2025. We have several meetings planned with NC State Extension Specialists and others to share their work from 2024 and the latest ideas for profitability. Take a look at the schedule below:

January

The corn production meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.

January 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM  Corn Production Tips and Variety Selection
Dr. Ron Heiniger, NC State Corn Extension Specialist, and Mr. Ryan Heiniger, Director of NCSU Official Variety Testing Program. 2 hours N, D, O, X                                                                        Lunch at 12:30 PM.
Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Bertie County Center, 104 Lancaster Ave Windsor

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February

February 10, 1:00 - 3:00 PM  Peanut Production Meeting Dr. David Jordan, NC State Peanut Extension Specialist, Dr. Leann Lux, NC State Extension Pathologist, and  Dr. Domonic Reisig, NC State Extension Entomologist.     2 hours N, D, O, XLunch at 12:30 PM. 
Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Bertie County Center, 104 Lancaster Ave Windsor

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February 11 4:30 - 8:00 PM  Area Soybean School and Trade Show
4:30 - 5:30 PM Registration and visit with Sponsors
5:30 PM Supper
6:00 PM Presentations; Presenters include Local Extension Agent Update, Dr. Dominic Reisig, NC State Extension Entomologist, Top Grower Panel from Area Counties, Special Guest, Dr. Shaun Casteel, Professor of Agronomy and Extension Soybean Specialist at Perdue University. 2 hours N, D, O, X
Location: Leon Nixon Catering, Hwy 32 N Edenton

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February 18 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Cotton Production Meeting
Dr. Guy Collins, NC State Cotton Extension Specialist; Dr. Keith Edmisten,NC State Cotton Extension Specialist; Dr. Charlie Cahoon, NC State Extension Weed Specialist; Dr. Dominic Reisig, NC State Extension Entomologist. 2 hours N, D, O, XLunch at Noon. 
Location: Bertie Cooperative Extension Office, 104 Lancaster Ave Windsor

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February 21 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Grain Markets and Marketing
Mr. Nick Lassiter, NCDA&CS Marketing Specialist
(This session will discuss hedging and options strategy).
Location: Bertie Cooperative Extension Office, 104 Lancaster Ave Windsor

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February 25  5:00 - 8:00 PM Bertie County Woodland Management Meeting Mr. Colby Lambert, NC State Area Forestry Agent, Updates from NC Forest Service and Mr. John Hatcher, NC Forestry Assn, The Changing Forestry Environment.           Dinner is served at 6:00PM.
Location: Bertie Cooperative Extension Office, 104 Lancaster Ave Windsor

March

March 6, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Corn Production Tips and Variety Selection Dr. Ron Heiniger, NC State Corn Extension Specialist, and Mr. Ryan Heiniger, Director of NCSU Official Variety Testing Program. 2 hours N, D, O, X Lunch at 12:30 PM. Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Bertie County Center, 104 Lancaster Ave Windsor

March 18, 1:00 - 3:00 PM  Private Applicator Safety "V" Training
2 hours V
Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Bertie County Center, 104 Lancaster Ave Windsor

March 19, 9:00 AM  Respirator Fit Testing
By Appointment Only, please call the NCCE Bertie County Center at 252-794-5317 to make your reservation.
Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Bertie County Center, 104 Lancaster Ave Windsor