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: Disaster Preparedness, Pesticide Class, Master Gardener Training

Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This segment has a few brief tips on how to be better prepared for disasters. It also reminds license holders of an upcoming pesticide class and announces an upcoming Master Gardener training course.

Links — go.ncsu.edu/commercialpesticide — https://ncdisaster.ces.ncsu.edu/preparedness/

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: Ants Can Be Controlled with Baits in Homes

Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Ants can be controlled with baits in homes using the correct bait.

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: Biggest Challenge Fathers Face – Time

Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Biggest Challenge Fathers Face – Time

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Japanese Beetles

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

We discuss Japanese beetles and how to manage them. Also included are reminders for upcoming pesticide courses and Master Gardener training.
This links to a registration page for an upcoming commercial pesticide training course.

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: Spotted Lanternfly

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that can be devastating to grape vines.

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: When the Money’s Tight

Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Jamon Glover

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Too Much Rain

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

We explain how too much rain may cause problems in plants even after the water is gone. Also included are reminders for the farmers market’s new Wednesday hours and an upcoming continuing education credits for commercial pesticide applicators.

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: Blossom-End Rot

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Blossom-end rot can be prevented by the correct amount of calcium in the soil and correct watering of tomatoes.

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: Basic Life Skills

Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Jamon Glover

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Memorial Garden at VCRFM

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

Today’s segment highlights the Memorial Garden at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market and offers a reminder of an upcoming market advisory board meeting and pesticide training.

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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