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We Need Your Help-Seeking Professional Exhibit Hall Judges

Seeking Professional Exhibit Judges (perfect opportunity for retired professionals)Your Expertise. Their Hard Work. A Fair Standard.We are looking for seasoned professionals and masters of craft to…

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences-Reporting Tool for the Spotted Lanternfly

If you see a Spotted Lanternfly in North Carolina, please report it right away using the NCDA&CS reporting portal.Your report—especially if it includes the location, number of insects, and a…

NCCEAPA Herter-O’Neal Scholarship Time!

It's that time of year to start collecting applications for the Herter-O'Neal Scholorships! Deadline to submit applications is 3/19/2025.Basic Scholarship Information:This scholarship is offered to…

Wilkes Agriculture Forum-3/2/2024

We are holding an Agricultural Forum specifically for Wilkes County on March 2, 2024, at 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Wilkes County Agricultural Center. This is a free event open to the public, no…

Western Regional Agricultural Networking Event- Save The Date! 2/22/24

February 22, 2024 N.C. Cooperative Extension - Wilkes County Center416 Executive Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 The NC Farmworker Health Program, N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC Agromedicine Institute…

Wilkes Voluntary & Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts, Stewards of the Land Banquet

STEWARDS OF THE LAND BANQUETWhen: Thursday, Nov. 17, 6:00pmWhere: Wilkes Agricultural Center 416 Executive Dr., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 RSVP: Thursday, Nov. 10jhardy.wilkes@gmail.com or…

National Farm Safety and Health Week (Sept 18-24)

National Farm Safety and Health Week 2022 Protecting Agriculture's Future September 18-24, 2022 Daily Topics of Focus Monday, September 19, 2022 - Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety Tuesday,…

Combine harvester unloading chopped corn into red dump truck in cornfield; text "VCE - Dinwiddie"

How Can a Farmer Preserve High-Quality Silage?

Wilkes County is one of the top producers of corn silage in the state. Farmers have started to harvest corn silage here, so listed below are several management practices that are important for…

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Important Facts to Know About Corn Hybrids Selection

Hybrid selection is one of the most important management decisions a corn grower makes each year. Corn growers are confronted with the difficult task of selecting three to four hybrids from…

Man pouring bagged seed into red broadcast spreader on snowy field

The Advantages of Frost Seeding Your Pastures

One of the best management practices that beef producers can utilize is the addition of legumes into their pastures. For example, a stand of 30% clover will provide all the nitrogen needed to allow…