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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention: Reminder!

Weigh in for Lambs and Meat Goats is Tuesday, February 7th from 2 pm to 7pm!

Please bring with you a signed copy of the "Code of Ethics" (the last page of the 2012 MASS Rules) on Tuesday the 7th. This paper must be turned in order to participate in the show and sale.

*****For those getting goats from the 4H office please will need to come prepared with a halter for your goat and a check made out to “EMLA” (Edgecombe Mutual Livestock Association) for $150 if you have not made a deposit or $100 if you have made a deposit. Also, you will need to have goat feed by Tuesday because your goat will need to be fed on Tuesday evening. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the 4-H office 641-7827.

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NE District Regional Beef Cattle Conference 2/14/12

Equine Vaccination Clinic, Livestock Arena 2/18/12

Northeastern Regional Pork Conference 2/21/12

Pesticide Recertification "X" & "V" Credit Class Schedule

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Agriculture Newsletter Fall 2011

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For SHOW & SALE INFO --- CLICK ON "4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT"

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Horticulture Update

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer:

2012 Training Schedule - Check it out here!

Tarboro-Edgecombe Farmers Market:

T-E Farmers Market Feasibility Study – Take a look at the recommendations that came out of the study here!

Upcoming Events:

2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School -The 2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School will be held on Friday, March 2, at the Person County Extension Center, 304 S. Morgan St. in Roxboro, NC. Download the pre-registration form here!

Apiculture Update

Honey & Honeybees:

Food Safety News Article - Tests Show Most Store Honey Isn't Honey, read more about this disturbing report and the role that China is playing.

Beekeeping:

Coastal Plains Beekeeping - Next Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21st 7-9 pm, Edgecombe County Admin. Auditorium in Tarboro. Speaker: Dr. John Ambrose (NCSU) - Topic: Irvin Rackley Memorial & Adulterated Honey.

Coastal Plains Beekeepers - 2012 Schedule of Events: Click on “Lawn & Garden” in the left hand column!

Edgecombe County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Edgecombe County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

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	Design Research & Extension Program
The mission of the Design Research and Extension Program is to link the resources of the College of Design with the needs of communities throughout the state and the world. MORE

	Plant Fact Sheets
Over 4000 fact sheets on specific plants including images, cultivars, and cultural information can be found on this site. Find out about annual flowers, perennial flowers, summer and fall flowering bulbs and plants to attract birds and butterflies. This site also contains information on trees, grasses and almost any kind of plant that you can imagine. MORE

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Events

	Peanut Production Meeting February 20th, 2012 @ 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Rocky Mount, NC
	The Nash and Edgecombe Extension Centers will host the annual Peanut Production meeting featuring Dr. David Jordan and Dr. Barbara Shew. The meeting will focus on variety selection, weed control, disease management and insect management. County yield winners will be recognized. ... MORE

	Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show February 21st, 2012 @ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wilson, NC
	Eastern NC Landscape Conference to be held at Wilson County Ag Center. Our goal for this conference is to bring together landscapers, suppliers, and growers. Exhibitor set up begins at 8:00am. Registration/trade show begins at 8:30am. Several speakers with the NC Cooperative Extension Service. Local space limit is 250 participants. For more information please copy and paste the sites below into your browser: Front of the brochure: http://bit.ly/AB4FfM Back of the brochure: http://bit.ly/w9v3MS ... MORE

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News

Fun with Garden Fungi
Posted January 6th, 2012 in Lawn & Garden

Mushroom cultivation continues to gather steam as interest in local foods and sustainable agricultural explodes. During the 2010 and 2011 Sustainable Ag Conference, Trad Cotter of Mushroom Mountain (Liberty, SC) has been an overwhelming hit, packing each workshop he offered. Two mushroom species he discussed are well adapted for cultivation in eastern North Carolina: Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms. Lentinus edodes (Shiitake) and Agaricus bisporus (Oyster) are wood decay fungi which colonize dead hardwood ... MORE

	Agriculture Newsletter Fall 2011 Posted November 22nd, 2011 in Agriculture & Food
Nickels for Know How Referendum, Kudzu Bug Found in Edgecombe, Farmer Grants, Old Pesticide Disposal, America’s Farmers Grow Communities and Upcoming Events! For more information see the latest newsletter at: http://edgecombe.ces.ncsu.edu/files/library/33/Agriculture%20Newsletter%20Nov2011.pdf ... MORE

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