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: Quality Over Quantity

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 Micah Sharpe: 4-H Events Coming Up

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Micah Sharpe:

Earth Day is Approaching! On April 22nd at 4pm, we will be celebrating Earth Day at the Perry Memorial Library. Come out and join us as we honor the planet and discuss ways we all can contribute to a greener more sustainable future!

Our Summer Camps are still in the works. Micah Sharpe will be posting further details by the Spring.

District Activity Day is coming up soon. This is a chance for students to showcase their presentation skills. Sign-ups will be opening up very soon!

The Vance County Game of Drones Team is looking more promising than ever! They have strong hopes in taking first place at the upcoming competition this month in April! Best of luck to our team!

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

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: Carpenter Bees

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Carpenter Bees can be difficult to control if you have unpainted wood around the exterior of your home.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: The Family Meeting

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

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

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

You can grow edibles in containers in limited space.

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

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

Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Jamon Glover

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

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/

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Organic Gardens

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland:

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

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