Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Thinking About Planting Corn at Higher Populations?
Higher Corn Populations? Where is the Industry Headed? In this video, Area Agent, Tim Hambrick, discusses why higher populations are …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Vermicomposting for Home Gardeners
Home gardeners interested in learning more about vermicomposting (farming worms for fertilizer!) may want to check out this excellent …
NC/VA Pumpkin Production Meeting Recording
This meeting was a collaborative effort between North Carolina and Virginia Cooperative Extensions and was moderated by Roy Flanagan, Virginia …
Cabbage Production Meeting Recording
Link to January 26, 2021, Cabbage Production Meeting Recording Cabbage Production, Dr. Chris Gunter, NC State University Cabbage Diseases, Dr. Anthony …
2021 Watermelon Production Series Recordings
Meeting one Welcome, James Brake, President, NC Watermelon Association Delaware Fusarium Wilt Trials; Recommendations and Variety Trial Results from Delaware, Dr. …
How Does Soil Health Impact Yield?
In order to answer this question two or three years of research isn’t enough. This video discusses soil health …
2021 Winter Production Meetings and Private Applicator Pesticide License Credit Opportunities
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Gates County Center will be offering a number of opportunities to receive Private Applicator Pesticide License …
2021 Auxin Herbicides-Best Management Practices
2021 Auxin Herbicides-Best Management Practices (Mandatory) (1 hr. N,O,D&X) Speakers: Dr. Charlie Cahoon or Dr. Wes Everman Training Options: Live Zoom (contact …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Local Produce in Gates, Chowan, and Perquimans Counties
Please see the attached PDF for a list of local farms and farm stands in Gates, Chowan, and Perquimans …
Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship
Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans Counties are pleased to continue their scholarship opportunity. It will be …
Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
What's Growing in Gates County
Updated: October 13th Peanut Pod Blasting September 16th Corn harvest video September 8th updates: Corn – coming soon, Soybean video, Peanut video, …
Soybean Rust Confirmed in Eastern NC October 19, 2020
Soybean rust was found and confirmed on soybeans in Hyde County, NC. Soybean rust has the potential to cause …
Growing Bloodroot?
We often receive questions on how to grow Bloodroot. Margaret and Alison, with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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Estimating Available Time to Plant and Harvest Peanuts
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Insect Control
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