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 Jamon Glover: Supporting Father Involvement Program

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Jamon Glover:

We learn about the Supporting Father Involvement Program at Cooperative Extension

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Cooperative Extension with Wykia Macon: MIMB & Incentives at the Market

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wykia Macon:

We share one of our programs that we offer through an NCSU program called More in My Basket https://morefood.org/ and connect it to the Farmers Market incentives that we will offer in June.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Ticks

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Use insect repellants when in the outdoors to help protect you from ticks.

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Most Common Ticks

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

Today’s show covers the four most common ticks and why they’re a problem. Also included are reminders for upcoming events and deadlines.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Fire Ants In The Landscape

On the Vance Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Fire ants can be controlled in the landscape by using fire ant baits.

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Compare and Contrast Blackberries and Dewberries

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

This week’s segment briefly compares and contrasts Blackberries and Dewberries before reminding listeners of several upcoming events.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Growing Tomatoes

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Tomatoes can be grown in the home garden if you follow correct planting techniques.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Why Teaching Responsibilities Matters

Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: A Special Message for Farmers

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

Today’s recording is full of helpful reminders and contains a special message for farmers about the NCDA&CS disaster relief program.

NCDA&CS Agricultural Disaster Relief Program

https://www.ncagr.gov/agdisaster

Average last and first frost dates – Map

https://gardening.ces.ncsu.edu/weather-2-2/average-first-and-last-frost-dates/

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Mini Gardens

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Mini gardens can be grown in limited space and will help provide fresh vegetables for your family.

The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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