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2012 Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show

Tuesday, Februray 21, 2012

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Please note the Landscape Conf. has been approved for 1.0 continuing education Irrigation Hour.

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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.

Featured Content

North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	Fruit Tree Training and Pruning Demonstration January 28th, 2012 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Clayton, NC
	Dr. Mike Parker, Tree Fruit Specialist at NC State University, will teach us how to train fruit trees. He will then demonstrate how to prune trees to get the best production. ... MORE

	GAP Audit Information February 8th, 2012 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wilson, NC
	GAP Interest USDA GAP Audit Information Meeting Wilson Agricultural Center Wednesday-February 8, 2012 9:00am- noon We are certainly aware of the Fresh Produce �Good Agricultural Practices� (GAPs) certification the Produce Industry is quickly moving towards. ... MORE

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News

	Applications being accepted for Leadership Program for Teens Posted January 26th, 2012 in 4-H Youth Development
Wilson County 4-H is hosting the Youth L.E.A.D. program starting in February. Youth L.E.A.D is for 9th-11th graders in Wilson County regardless of whether they are in 4-H or not. This program focuses on four areas: Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and ... MORE

Treasure Tree Program
Posted January 4th, 2012 in Lawn & Garden

Newsarticle Cyndi Lauderdale, Extension Agent January 3, 2012 Wilson's Treasure Trees The Wilson County Treasure Tree Program was started in 1997 by the Wilson Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Wilson County is one of four in the state to have a Treasure Tree program and the only program maintained entirely by volunteers. The goal of the Treasure Tree program is to stimulate an awareness and appreciation of Wilson County's valuable trees. The mission is to recognize, preserve and ... MORE

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