North Carolina Cooperative Extension partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension airs a live broadcast every Tuesday from 4:30pm until 5:00pm and covers a variety of topics.

Check out their website https://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=home
for more information.

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Pollen Isn’t Completely Bad

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

Today’s show dispels a common myth about pollen and allergies while making the case that pollen isn’t completely bad. Event reminders are also included:

Division of Air Quality Pollen Monitoring

https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-monitoring/pollen-monitoring

Community Garden Volunteer Form (April 11th)

https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden

Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness Event (May 2nd)

https://go.ncsu.edu/foodfarmacy

Vance County Regional Farmers Market Information (Opening Day May 3rd)

https://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/vance-county-regional-farmers-market/

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Edibles Grown in Containers

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

You can grow edibles in containers in limited space.

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Franklin Cooperative Extension’s Small Farm Boot Camp Begins Apr. 3

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The Franklin County Cooperative Extension is hosting a regional Small Farm Boot Camp designed to provide information for new and beginning farmers and homesteaders and others who are looking for innovative ways to market farm or garden products.

The series will be held on Thursdays in April, beginning Apr. 3 and continuing on Apr. 10, 17 and 24. Each session will begin at 4 p.m. and will be held at the Franklin County Plaza Conference Room, 279 S. Bickett Blvd., in Louisburg.

A culminating activity that includes a local farm tour is planned for Sunday, May 11.

The deadline to register for the program is Wednesday, Apr. 2. The cost is $150.

Register on Eventbrite at https://go.ncsu.edu/2025smallfarmbootcamp.
For additional information, call the Franklin County Extension Office at 919.496.3344, or contact Martha Mobley Ag Agent, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu.

Learn more at https://franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/.

Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Balancing Work and Fatherhood

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Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Jamon Glover

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Visible Changes in Early-Blooming Trees

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Michael Ellington:

Today’s show highlights visible changes in early-blooming trees as proof that warm weather is on the horizon. Also mentioned are reminders for exciting upcoming events:

Community Garden Volunteer Form (March 29th, April 11th)

https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden

Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness Event (May 2nd)

https://go.ncsu.edu/foodfarmacy

Vance County Regional Farmers Market Information (Opening Day May 3rd)

https://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/vance-county-regional-farmers-market/

Bradford Pear Tree Bounty Program

https://www.treebountync.com/

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Organic Gardens

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland:

How the Organic Garden can be grown to provide healthy vegetables for your family.

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Healthy Co-Parenting Part 3

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Cooperative Extension

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Gardening and Vendor Opportunities

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Today’s segment covers ongoing gardening and vendor opportunities with the farmers market and offers a reminder of upcoming educational events.

Community Garden Volunteer Form (March 21st, 29th, April 11th)

https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden

Planting: A Spring Vegetable Planting Guide (March 31st)

http://go.ncsu.edu/vancespringgarden

Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness Event (May 2nd)

https://go.ncsu.edu/foodfarmacy

Vance County Regional Farmers Market Information (Opening Day May 3rd)

https://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/vance-county-regional-farmers-market/

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Types of Gardens

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension report from Wayne Rowland:

The different types of gardens to meet each gardener’s needs.

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Healthy Co-Parenting Part 2

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Cooperative Extension

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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