NC Cooperative Extension Updates


LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT FEEDBACK SURVEY
The survey at the link below will take less than 5 minutes of your time and provides us with invaluable input on our educational efforts. Please submit your feedback by Wed, 12/16. Here’s the link: http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/form.cfm?testID=29601

2016 TOBACCO SHORT COURSE
Applications are now available for the popular and comprehensive Tobacco Short Course, sponsored by NCSU. For application information, contact the County Extension Center. Applications due Jan 4, 2016.

NC PUBLIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
Feb 17 & 18, NC Farm Burearu Headquarters in Raleigh, $150, co-sponsored by NCSU. Learn about opportunities to serve your community through appointed or elected offices. For more info, curtis.hayes@ncfb.org or 919-782-1705.

REDEMPTION OF “STABILIZATION” CERTIFICATES
The Flue Cured Stabilization Corporation is offering a redemption opportunity for members who delivered tobacco to Stabilization from 1967 to 1973. For complete details, visit www.tobaccocheck.com . Applications due Feb 29, 2016.

EXCELLENT RESOURCE ON PESTICIDE RESISTANCE
Farmers today must be increasingly proactive to fight against the development of pesticide resistance in weeds, diseases and insects. The following website contains valuable information on this topic: http://pesticidestewardship.org/resistance/

Warren County Extension Center, 252-257-3640
Vance County Extension Center, 252-438-8188