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 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.

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 with Michael Ellington: Gardening and Vendor Opportunities

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

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 with Michael Ellington: Attracting Wildlife To Your Garden

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

We explore a few options for attracting wildlife to your garden and reminds listeners of upcoming education and volunteer opportunities.

Farmers Market Community Garden Volunteer Form – go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden

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: Edibles In the Landscape

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Wayne discusses growing edibles in your landscape to increase your food supply.

The Vance Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday, March 10, 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

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 1

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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: All Things 4-H

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Micah Sharpe:

This week marks the start of the 4-H Science Embryology Program. Where local schools will participate in a hands-on 3-week experience. Students will have the chance to learn about the development of life from eggs to chicks and gain an up close look at the miracles of hatching.

We have the poultry show interest meeting on March 11th at 6:30pm via Zoom. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get involved with the poultry show. Don’t miss this chance to learn more.

STEAM Night is coming to the Vance County Regional Farmers Market on March 19th from 6pm-8pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math. This is a special collaboration with James Brown from Vance-Granville Community College. All ages are welcome!

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 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: Tree Care Professionals

On Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland:

Protecting your trees by hiring the correct Tree Care Professional.

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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