Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Crops Grown in North Carolina

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

The segment covers a few crops that most people don’t realize are grown in North Carolina. It also includes a reminder for pesticide training and a fall vegetable gardening workshop.  go.ncsu.edu/fallvegetable

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Wildlife and Forest Stewardship

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Wildlife and Forest  Stewardship can increase your timber yields and promote wildlife on your property.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Managing Parenthood pt.1

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We revisit the whole parenting dynamic and discuss how our actions impact our children.

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Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Today they have tomatoes, snapbeans, beets, cabbages, yellow squash, zucchini squash, red irish potatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, peaches, and canned items.
  • There will be a Fall Vegetable Garden Class on September 2nd, 2025 starting at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Start collecting your soil samples now.
  • Collect flowers for dried  arrangements. Ex: Yarrow, German staus.
  • Freeze or can your fruits and vegetables now enjoy them this winter.
  • When purchasing grass seed, check the germination percentage on the bag of seed.
  • Know what to plant in your garden and get a copy of the central piedmont planting guide.
  • Know the harvest interval when spraying anything in your garden.
  • Do not let any weeds seed out in your garden.
  • When purchasing transplants look for a dark green color of leaves, stay away from pot bound transplants.
  • Carolina lawns is the best publication for having a good lawn.
  • Start ordering your fall planting bulbs now.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

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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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Pesticide Applicator License Process

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This segment covers a recent change in the pesticide applicator license process and offers a reminder for upcoming pesticide trainings and a fall vegetable class.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Wildlife Habitats

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Wildlife Habitat can be improved on your property when you consider the wildlife you want to attract.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Start Early

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We talk about when raising your children, and being there for your child can make all the difference in your child’s life.

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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Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Today they have tomatoes, snapbeans, beets, cabbages, yellow squash, zucchini squash, red irish potatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, peaches, and canned items.
  • There will be a Fall Vegetable Garden Class on September 2nd, 2025 starting at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Check the garden for flooded rows. Open ends of rows to let excess water out.
  • Collect soil samples as soon as soil dries out.
  • Freeze or can your fruits and vegetables now enjoy them this winter.
  • Engrave all garden equipment with your name, address, phone number, also take pictures of equipment and serial numbers for insurance purposes.
  • Know what to plant in your garden and get a copy of the central piedmont planting guide.
  • After planning your fall garden, start finding sources of seed and transplants.
  • Pickup any fallen fruit from your fruit trees to lessen disease problems in the future.
  • If you plan to renovate your fescue lawn in September, purchase your seeds now.
  • Carolina lawns is the best publication for having a good lawn.
  • Start ordering your fall planting bulbs now.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

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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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: What’s Happening in the Sky

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This week’s show is focused on observations of what’s happening in the sky above us. It ends with a reminder of the Great Southeast pollinator census on August 22nd and 23rd.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Crucifer Pests

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: 

Crucifer pests need to be controlled early for good crucifer production.

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