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Aerial Drone Nursery Pesticide Application Conference

Aerial Drone Nursery Pesticide Application Conference Schedule:(Free Registration at bottom)URGENT UPDATE:DUE TO HIGH WINDS FORECAST FOR DECEMBER 5TH THAT ARE NOT CONDUCIVE TO DRONE FLIGHT AND…

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Intelligent Pest Monitoring and Control Zoom Meeting, November 12, 2024 at 10 AM

While on a Horticultural Tour to the Netherlands this spring I had the pleasure of meeting Bram Tijmons (above), CEO and Co-Founder of PATS Indoor Drone Solutions. His company provides intelligent…

Wilson County 4‑H Chick Chain flyer: register online, $20 payment, key dates, Ages 5–18

Wilson County 4-H Chick Chain 2024

The Chick Chain program is designed to allow 4-H members to learn how to not only care for and raise chickens, but it offers a taste of the poultry industry. Youth will learn about feedings, proper…

Respirator Mask Fit Testing flyer — $55 includes fit test & medical clearance; Jan 25, 2024

Respirator Mask Fit Testing Event

What: Respirator Mask Fit Testing & Medical Clearance Event When: January 25, 2024 Cost: $55 (payable by check, credit card, or farm invoice Appointments can be booked 8:30am-3pm. If you need…

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2024 Wilson County 4-H Livestock Show & Sale

Wilson County 4-H has a long-standing livestock program that has not only positively impacted our young people with their steer or pig projects, but it has also brought the community together year…

Wilson Regional Pork Conference — November 21, 2023, 5:30–9:00PM at Wilson Agricultural Center

2023 Wilson Regional Pork Conference

Come join us at the Wilson County Ag Center for the 2023 Wilson Regional Pork Conference. We will have several guest speakers and a meal catered by Parkers BBQ. No cost but pre-registration is…

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New Vascular Streak Dieback Fact Sheet

Since vascular streak dieback of some commonly grown nursery ornamentals has become a concern for many growers, it is important to be aware of new releases of information about this issue. Currently…

2023 Wilson County Meetings

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Wilson County Agricultural Center! We have sent out our 2023 Meetings list. Please see here if you are interested. Give us a call if you have any questions.

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CPR Training Opportunity in January 2023

Adult CPR/AEDfor Farmers & Farm WorkersThe remote and rural location of many farms makes first responseCPR training critical for farmers and farmworkers. This certificationcourse is…

February 9, 2023 Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Now Open

Registration is open for the February 9, 2023 Eastern NC Nursery Conference to be held at the Wilson County Agricultural Center in Wilson, NC. Based on surveys from last years participants and…