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2025 Regional Tobacco & GAP Meeting — Jan 28, 2025; 1006 Eastern Ave, Nashville NC

2025 Regional Tobacco Meeting - Halifax, Nash, & Edgecombe Counties

The regional tobacco commodity meeting is an important gathering for tobacco growers, industry professionals, and agricultural specialists in the region. This event provides comprehensive updates on…

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2024 Growing Season Cotton Yield Contest

The 2024 Edgecombe Cotton Yield Contest is now available. Please consider entering the contest even if you think that your yields would not be competitive because it is important in helping determine…

FIT TESTING flyer: $55 includes fit test and medical clearance; respirator fit test info

Respirator Fit Testing Sign-Up

Edgecombe and Nash counties will be hosting a respirator fit testing event on February 10th at the East Carolina Agricultural and Education Center. This respirator fit testing session will be…

Rocky Mount Soybean School Agenda — Jan 29, 2025, 4:00–6:30pm, Nash County Farmers Market

Rocky Mount Soybean School

The Soybean School is an engaging educational event designed for agricultural professionals, farmers, and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of soybean production and management.…

Agriculture Forum poster — Jan 29, Nash Community College, 8 AM–12 NOON; portrait of a man

2025 Rocky Mount Agriculture Forum

The Ag Forum is a premier event bringing together industry leaders, farmers, and policymakers to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in agriculture. Attendees will gain valuable…

Cropland for Lease Program poster: Kingsboro Industrial 196.5 acres; Landfill Farm 46.29 acres

Edgecombe County Farmland Lease

Edgecombe County is offering a prime opportunity to lease two cropland properties within the region. This well-maintained agricultural land is perfect for farmers looking to expand their operations…

N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seal with plow, crops, scales; "Founded 1877".

New NCDA&CS Private Pesticide Applicator Portal

The NCDA&CS; has created a private applicator web portal for all things related to Private Applicator Certification. It contains links to topics such as initial certification, recertification, and a…

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Helping Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene

As the past few days have showed us, NC has a huge heart to help their stranded neighbors. While Western NC needs help in many ways, please DO NOT attempt to make trips to help those in need without…

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NC AGVentures Grant for Family Farms

NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program will offer a new round of grants Oct. 15th, 2024 NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program is an NC State Extension program that provides grants to NC family farms to…

September Peanut Pod Blasting Workshops: dates 10, 13, 17, 20, 24; Rocky Mount and Nashville, NC

2024 Peanut Pod Blasting

Edgecombe County and Nash County Extension will be hosting multiple dates for peanut growers to come out for pod blasting workshops. These dates range from early September through late September. All…