We will be holding a catch-up NCDA Safety "V" Training for Private Pesticide Applicators at the Bertie Extension office on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM.Please register using the link below… Continue reading
This year’s CHROME Regional Ag Expo will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Bertie County at the Peanut Belt Research Station in Lewiston-Woodville, NC. This event starts at 8:45 AM.Our… Continue reading
Are you eating a full spectrum of colors? The NC State University Plants for Human Health Institute is shining a spotlight on phytochemicals—the natural compounds produced by plants that give them… Continue reading
Try out this fun, kid-friendly recipe this Summer!Yield: 6-8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours, 10 minutesIngredients: 2 cups yogurt (vanilla, low-fat), 1 cup… Continue reading
Lisa Smith has been named Interim County Extension Director for Bertie County following the retirement of Billy Barrow. She began serving in the interim role on May 1 and will continue in that… Continue reading
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use?If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be interested in the Bertie County Pesticide Collection Day on Tuesday, June 2.The… Continue reading
Summer arrives with a burst of energy, but rising temperatures can easily zap your motivation and leave you feeling sluggish. To beat the heat and keep your momentum, sync your nutrition with the… Continue reading
Smartphones help us stay connected with family, manage finances, receive weather alerts, and access healthcare and community services. Taking a few minutes to review important phone settings can help… Continue reading
Get Your Gardens Ready! 2026 Bertie County Master Gardener Plant SaleSpring is officially in the air, and for those of us in Windsor, that means one thing: it’s time to get our hands in the dirt! We… Continue reading
There is a time in everyone’s career to move forward to new experiences, so it’s with a lot of mixed feelings that I am announcing May 1 as my retirement date.I have enjoyed working with our growers,… Continue reading
After years of dedicated service to our community and the agricultural industry, it is time to say a fond farewell to a staple of the Bertie County Extension office. We invite you to drop in and help… Continue reading
They’re back! Carpenter bees have started to emerge and begin their annual buzz around your house and outbuildings. Each year, adult male carpenter bees emerge first from hibernation and begin the… Continue reading