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Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Wilson County Extension Programs Agriculture & Food Animal Agriculture Commercial Horticulture, Nursery, & Turf Farm Health & Safety Field Crops Food Safety & Processing Pest Management Specialty Crops Community Environment Forest Resources Health & Nutrition Home & Family Lawn & Garden Youth & 4-H County Centers Wilson County Government Cooperative Extension NC State NC A&T State STREET ADDRESS Wilson County 1806 SW Goldsboro St Wilson, NC 27893 (252) 237-0111 Phone (252) 237-0114 Fax Map & Mailing Information

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. 2009 Wilson County 4-H Summer Fun Program Online Registration: http://wilson.ces.ncsu.edu/content/2009summerfun Call the 4-H office at 237-0113 if you have questions concerning registration. Wilson County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Wilson County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone. More Featured Content »   Featured Content WECO Watershed Education The Watershed Education for Communties and Local Officials (WECO) program is dedicated to facilitating watershed planning at the local level in North Carolina. A program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, WECO brings watershed stakeholders together to find collaborative solutions to water quality problems in their watershed. MORE Pesticide Safety Education Program The North Carolina Pesticide Safety Education Program's mission is to promote the responsible use of pesticides through educational resources and training. MORE More Events »   Events Flue-Cured Tobacco Field Day    August 13th, 2009 @ 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM Kenly, NC Johnston and Wilson County Extension Agents are working together to plan and conduct this educational field day for tobacco producers and agribusiness leaders. The field day will include information and on-farm tests on fertilization, disease management, insect management, sucker control and curing. This event is made possible through the cooperation of Holland Farms. On-site registration will begin at 4:30 pm with the program starting at 5:00 pm. The educational program will be followed by ... MORE More News »   News Euonymus Shrubs Posted June 29th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden   Q&A article Cyndi Lauderdale, Hort. Ext. Agent June 29, 2009 Question:  I have some sort of stuff growing on my variegated Euonymus shrubs.  I am not sure if it is a disease or what it is?  Can you help me? Answer:  While a sample brought into the Wilson Extension Master Gardener Volunteer office, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 1-3 can confirm my theory, I believe you are actually referring to an insect, Euonymus scale, not a disease.  The ... MORE White Grubs in Turfgarss Posted June 29th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden   Newsarticle Cyndi Lauderdale, Hort. Ext. Agent June 29, 2009 White Grubs in Turfgrass You may have noticed Japanese beetles eating on ornamental plants but what you may not realize is now is the time of year to take action against the white grubs that feed on grass roots. Heavily infested turf wilts or dies, often leaving the lawn feeling soft and spongy. Grubs may feed for several months before any turf damage becomes visible. Severely damaged turf may ... MORE

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