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Forestry Banquet flyer

Register Now for the Tri County Forestry Banquet

Edgecombe, Nash, and. Wilson are hosting a Tri County Forestry Banquet. The banquet will be held at the East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center at 1175 Kingsboro Rd, Rocky Mount, NC on…

NC State University: Supervisory Training Workshop for Spanish-Speaking Workers; two men with a pig

Supervisory Training Workshop for Spanish-Speaking Workers

Register today for this wonderful opportunity. Participants will learn the following: Interpersonal development Leadership skills Cohesive teams Conflict resolution Employee performance For more…

A soil probe makes sampling easier.

Fall Season Is the Optimal Time for Liming

The fairy tale known as “Alice in Wonderland” was one that I missed as a child. I think that was due to the fact that the Queen of Hearts reminded me of the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz and I was…

CPR AED First Aid free training Oct 9, 2025, Edgecombe Livestock Arena, Rocky Mount, NC

Edgecombe-Nash AG CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification Course

Want your farm operators and farm workers to be prepared in the case of an emergency? Join Cooperative Extension and the North Carolina Agromedicine Institute for a FREE CPR, First Aid, and AED…

Edgecombe Extension Open House

Edgecombe County Extension Open House

Come out and meet your County Extension staff. We will host an Open House event on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 4-6pm at the Carmon Auditorium in Tarboro. Come learn about all Cooperative…

Beyond the Surface workshop: soil, water, pest testing — Apr 4, 2025 8:00–12:00, Rocky Mount NC

Beyond the Surface: Soil, Water, and Pest Testing for Better Yields

This session will cover the fundamentals of soil, water, and nematode testing, helping growers understand how these factors impact crop health and yield. Topics will include proper soil sampling…

Digital Dirt training — Mar 3, 2025, 10:00–3:00; 7145 NC 17 N, Washington, NC

Digital Dirt: Northeastern NC Ag. Data & Resource Training

Join us for a hands-on learning experience designed to help agents, industry professionals, and growers enhance their knowledge of modern agricultural technology. This event will cover key topics,…

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…

The nightly view of the Effel tower

Bulb Planting Window Reaches Halfway Mark

In 1989, I was one of about forty Extension Agents to be selected to tour 7 countries in western Europe in order to see agriculture in another part of the world. This program was called “Agriculture…

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…