2000 Program Success Highlights
Record #: 1 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-13
CEMP: 1
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Goodman, P C
According to a recent report, 40 percent of the citizens in North Carolina die without a will and/or do not make provisions for their personal property.
Thirty-five people gained knowledge about planning for the distribution of their non-titled assets by participating in the program "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow
Pie Plate." Evaluations reflected that all participants realized the importance of making decisions about personal property after participating in the program.
One third of the participants commented that they planned to use the information and printed materials to better plan for the distribution of their personal
property.
Record #: 2 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 1
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Goodman, P C
Seventy five participated in "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate" and gained knowledge about planning for distribution of their non-titled property.
Evaluations reflected that over 55 of the participants had not made plans for distribution of their non-titled assets, but planned to begin the process after having
learned more about the need for a plan. One lady spoke up to say "This is what my daughter has been trying to get me to do. I am so glad I came today to get
these handouts to help me start to take care of my personal affairs."
Record #: 3 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-13
CEMP: 1
Location: Beaufort
Person Reporting: Chase, Susan
Beaufort County is aging. We are having more and more retirees moving into the area because of the river and retirement communities here. \"The Future Is
Aging\" Elder Fair is one of the best ways to reach our Beaufort County seniors. This years event was held on the north side of the river. Over 450 Beaufort
County senior adults ages 50 and over attended the one day event held at PS Jones Middle School in Washington. Health Screenings (blood pressures, eye
exams, blood sugars) were offered, a trade show with 45 area vendors, entertainment, a motivational speaker, a fashion show for men and women and door
prizes were all part of this event. The Human Services Coalition which the FCE agent is apart of coordianted this massive undertaking. Evaluations were
wonderful! This is a good way for agencies to pull their resources and work together for a common cause. Next years' Elder Fair will be held on the southside
of the river at the new high school. Having an event of this considerable size is a challenge for us in this county, but thanks to the generosity of the school
system, we are able to use the schools. I am sure this years' event will attract even more senior adults.
Record #: 4 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-23
CEMP: 1
Location: Beaufort
Person Reporting: Chase, Susan
We screened 48 senior adults over the age of 60 in Belhaven at our Stroke Education and Prevention Seminar. We did not charge seniors a fee thanks to
monies we recieved from Mid-East Development Corporation. We were able to provide blood pressure measurement, blood sugars, cholesterol checks, height,
weight, education, establish referral and follow-up procedures for at risk individuals in the screening. The best success story was helping the 4 people that had
high blood pressure and did not know it, but because of this effort they are receiving proper medical attention, and nutritional education and helping the 14 that
had high cholesterol and nearly half had elevated sugar levels. Scarey world, this eastern NC.
Record #: 5 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-20
CEMP: 7
Location: Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Person Reporting: Boyette, Mike
Since early spring of 2000, approximately 7000 flue-cured tobacco barns have been retrofitted with heat exchangers that essentially prevent the mixing of
combustion gases with curing air. Approximately 30,000 barns remain to be altered before the beginning of the 2001 curing season to comply with proposed
rules eliminating price support. With now more than twenty companies and individuals selling retrofit equipment, North Carolina State University and the
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service have been very instrumental in testing the various models for effectiveness in reducing nitrosamine levels in
cured leaf and in overall energy efficiency. More than 350 tobacco samples have been taken from both retrofitted and non-retrofitted barns during the 2000
curing season. Analysis of these samples have shown conclusively that curing tobacco in the absence of combustion gasses reduces TSNA levels in the cured
leaf by more than 93 percent. Every type of retrofit tested was found to be capable of producing tobacco with TSNA levels below detectable levels. Further,
using sophisticated analytical equipment, more than 700 individual retrofitted barns have been tested for energy efficiency. Many of these barns were tested
several times as adjustments were made to the air-fuel ratio to maximize combustion efficiency. Practically all commercial retrofits, including water systems as
well as oil-fueled heat exchangers dating from the late 1960\'s were tested. Many grower-built heat exchangers were also tested. Once adjusted, the maximum
efficiency ranged from below 70 percent to 86 percent. It should be noted that because most of the retrofit installers lacked the expensive testing equipment
available to the Extension agents, many of the new gas and oil burners were poorly adjusted as installed. The efficiency testing by Cooperative Extension agents
provides a very valuable service for growers, ultimately saving them many thousands of dollars in curing fuel costs per year and encouraging retrofit
manufacturers to provide the best, most efficient equipment.
Record #: 6 of 1961
Date: 2000-09-14
CEMP: 1
Location: Brunswick
Person Reporting: Stanley, Pearl W
Brunswick County has twenty-three certified volunteer counselors available to share the educational information they have learned about Medicare to help
beneficiaries. Four-hundred seventy eight adult caregivers and beneficiaries have participated in counseling sessions, training seminars, health fairs and
Medicare Aid Dual Eligible Screening Program as of September, 2000. A total of (84) counseling hours at $12.00/hour equals $1,008.00 dollar value of service
rendered. Medicare seminars and marketing materials helped beneficiaries gained the knowledge to make good decisions concerning the following: What
Medicare covers? What is assignment in the Original Medicare Plan? How does assignment work? How accepting assignment save you money? Most
beneficiaries were concerned about the price of Medicare Supplement policies and prescription drugs and paying for it on a FIXED INCOME.
Record #: 7 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 1
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: Clayton-McGlauflin, Mary
Twenty limited resource and/or physically disabled residents developed skills in money management as the result of participating in basic money
management/debt management series in the fall of 2000. In addition, Nearly 500 area residents received information consumer fraud issues through the \"On the
Home Front...\" newsletter which was distributed ten times over the course of the year.
Record #: 8 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 1
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: Spivey, Lynda P
Changing attitudes of senior citizens when it relates to food is sometimes a challenge. A regional conference for senior citizens was held in Asheville and
Cooperative Extension was invited to teach classes and serve on a panel. Over fifty individuals chose the class relating to Foods and Nutrition. An educational
program was presented along with a visual display of fat tubes, an artery with plaque, five pounds of fat, and the food guide pyramid. Many questions were
asked and an evaluation said that over seventy five percent would change their eating habits. A panel was held in the afternoon and over fifty percent of the
questions were related to foods and nutrition. There was great interest in the topic.
Record #: 9 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 1
Location: Burke
Person Reporting: Summers, Eleanor
Senior adults are faced with many changes in their lives due to conditions which affect their livelihood. In Burke County, adults over 50 years old make up
more than 34% of the total population. Cooperative Extension teamed with two statewide agencies, the N. C. Division of Public Health, Older Adult Health
Unit and Seniors\' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIPP) to provide major aging issues programs for Burke\'s senior citizens. An \"Osteoporosis and
You\" workshop provided valuable information about diagnosis and treatment to 72 participants, and the REACH Medicare 2000 Van Tour provided a panel of
experts to answer questions about Medicare and the choices available to beneficiaries, with more than 70 citizens attending. Local collaborators included Burke
County Senior Center, Health Department, and local hospitals. Participants putting their educational knowledge to work could expect both financial savings
and improved health.
Record #: 10 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-05
CEMP: 1
Location: Caswell
Person Reporting: Pointer, Donna P
Aging with Gusto Programs and other Extension Programs have had an emphasis on Estate Planning and planning for the later years. One family called this
year and reported that their mother had made a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney following an Aging with Gusto meeting. The family was able to
follow her wishes at the end of her life because of these when her doctor at Duke wanted to go against these wishes. They were able to present the documents
to the Hospital Administrator in order to follow the directives she had previously stated. Another couple reports that they have more peace of mind as they face
a life threatening illness with the wife.
Record #: 11 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-22
CEMP: 1
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Farless, Shari T
There are approximately 2400 residents or 25 percent of Chowan County's population that are 55 and older. Programs such as the Vial of Life and "Who Gets
Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate" enable seniors to receive information that will allow them to make informed decisions in planning their estates or should they
become incapciated. There have been over 1200 vials distributed along with information about the health care and finacial power of attorney and the Living
Will. Information about nontitled assets has been provided to over 100 people and this has helped them with their estate plan. Other programs such as SHIIP
and Aging With Gusto continue to be ongoing with feedback being received that shows that these programs do make a positive impact on the aging community.
Comments were: "Used materials for planning my husbands funeral from one workshop" and "I used estate planning to establish my portfolio".
Record #: 12 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 1
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Farless, Shari T
In an effort to reach a diverse audience of our senior population, Chowan County has been continuing with the program "Who Gets Grandmas Yellow Pie
Plate" and stressing the importance of estate planning in association with the "Vial of Life" program. Over 160 people have attended presentations of these 2
programs which took place at the Senior Feeding Site, local churches, Extension and Community Association meetings and the multicounty Aging with Gusto.
Comments made in relation to these programs were: "I learned a lot I didn't know before how to leave items behind", "I definately need to have a will and see
that it is correctly written", "These do it yourself will kits are not the proper way to handle this matter" and "Be prepared and plan ahead".
Record #: 13 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 1
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Farless, Shari T
Seniors continue to be the victims of fraud and in an effort to educate their caretakers, Telemarketing Fraud was presented to 55 homecare workers in 2
counties. They learned about fraud, what to do if it happened to them or their patient and how to report the incident, but most important of all how to prevent it
from happening. Many related how they had been scammed and were suprised how commonplace this was.
Record #: 14 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 1
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Farless, Shari T
In Chowan County, the senior population has 2677 people 65 and older and a 12.5 percent increase is expected by the year 2005. This makes it necessary to
have the appropriate resources available. The elderly are more likely to be poor which will reflect on their health and nutrition habits. They purchase 4 to 5
times more prescriptions than other segments of the population. In an effort to be proactive, "Cooking for 1 or 2", nutrition programs at the Senior Feeding Site
and other community groups were presented to promote preventative nutrition. Approximately 60 participants learned about proper nutrition, food preparation
and food safety. Comments were: "I will use less sodium/salt on cooked food", "Use "lite foods" to reduce fat and calories", "How long food will last in the
refrigerator and freezer" and "Products that are available in the stores".
Record #: 15 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-16
CEMP: 1
Location: Clay
Person Reporting: Staton, Pamela B
SMP #8 Family and Consumer Economics. Through the organization and maintenance of the Mountain Valley Farmers Market since 1993, and various
small business seminars potential and existing entrepreneurs developed skills in marketing their products and or services. These efforts give small business
owners, farmers, and crafts people the knowledge of how and where to sell their products to increase and/or supplement their income. Over 105 participants
received and utilized this information.
Record #: 16 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 1
Location: Currituck
Person Reporting: Kight, Georgia U
As our aging population continues to grow, more emphasis is given to this targeted audience. Currituck, along with six other counties immplemented th
Northeast Aging with Gusto (AWG)Extravaganza. 224 participants attended the program plus the keynote speaker, 8 workshop presenters, 30 exhibitors, and
7 county extension FCS staff. $3,000 was secured from donors to conduct this event plus $1100 in registration fees. Participants were surveyed and here is
what they reported: 113 were more confident about growing older, 129 were motivated to make choices that would improve their health; 119 could be more
active; 132 could improve their later years by making appropriate choices now. They were asked to place a dollar value on their participation which totalled in
excess of $23,100. 106 particiapnts had attended previous AWG and reported making the following changes as a result of information learned: take care of my
eyes, make a will, get regular colon checks, exercise more, have a more positive outlook on aging, eat healthier food, be in better control of my finances, and
enjoy life.
Record #: 17 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 1
Location: Dare
Person Reporting: Jennings, Delia
Dare County 4-H SACC focused on inclusion by serving several elementary school age special needs children with one-on-one mentors. This was possible due
to grant monies applied for and received. Special needs children, aided by a mentor participated in camp activities including field trips for the same cost as able
youth. Elementary school children at all grade levels accepted and helped the disabled youth, while learning the importance of inclusion. Parents of special
needs children expressed appreciation more than once. One parent wrote, "It was wonderful to find a camp that will accept children with disabilities. I am
grateful and appreciate all the efforts made for my daughter. Thank you very much!"
Record #: 18 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 1
Location: Dare
Person Reporting: Patton, Rosie
Recognizing a need to provide older adults with a variety of educational information, a two page newsletter insert called FCS Senior Edition was developed for
distribution with the Senior Centers\' Newsletters. The centers distribute approximately 1500 Newsletters monthly. This provides an opportunity for FCE
educational information to be distributed along with the centers\' activity calendars and greatly expands the Extension audience with no distribution costs such
as postage. Articles focus on Family and Consumer issues relating to Seniors and encourages participants to visit the FCE web site or Extension Office for
additional information.
Record #: 19 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 1
Location: Durham
Person Reporting: Crews, George
IN August, Extension hosted the annual Kindergarten Assesment program in which children from the Durham Community who have not received their
immunizations and physicals for school can come and get the required services in order to start school. This service was offered for free or at a low cost
depending on income. this program was held twice in august and each time we serviced over 50 children. The agency that provided the service was the
Durham Health Department.
Record #: 20 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 1
Location: Durham
Person Reporting: Crews, George
In September Extension provided the residents of NECD that receive assistance through bus passes with a workshop on money management. The attendance
was very good and the participants expressed their interest in asecond part to the workshop. There was 11 present in each of the two workshops.
Record #: 21 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-04
CEMP: 1
Location: Durham
Person Reporting: Crews, George
On November of 2000, We provided the Durham Community with a fall Festival that targeted children that were out of school for break. The festival consisted
of various workshops and fun activities. Some of the workshops were health related issues that children facce, another workshop was on recycling, and the last
workshop was on diversity. all of the workshops were fun and interactive and the children really enjoyed themselves. There were over 100 children in
attendance. The Agencies that were supporters of this festival was the Durham Parks & Recreation Dept, the Durham county Health Dept, the Durham Public
School System, and the Durham City Public Relations Dept. This program was really a success and we look forward to next year.
Record #: 22 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-04
CEMP: 1
Location: Durham
Person Reporting: Crews, George
In October of 2000 I was finishing up working with a special taskforce that was put together to address the needs of the community. Our piece of the process
was to provide the follow up and educational part to the community. As a part of the educational piece I put together a workshop that the residents would come
to and learn how to perform some of the task that the city/county taskforce had done in 90 days. There were 12 residents at the workshop and representatives
from various agencies to present to them.
Record #: 23 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 1
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Walton, Lesa R
A grant totaling $2400 was awarded to Edgecombe County 4-H to implement B.E.A.R.S. (Bringing Environmental Agricultural Resources to School) for 135
third graders at Bulluck School for the school 2000-2001. Hurricane Floyd\'s destruction created an opportunity for the students to study and learn how to
recreate a sound environment through math and science. Under the leadership from 4-H, support of the Enrichment program at the school and help from
parents, businesses and local educational agencies offering time and resources, the third graders are working on designing a flower garden serving as an outdoor
classroom for the entire school of 525, creating a nature trail and have completed 6 garden plots for spring planting. Everyone involved in B.E.A.R.S. is excited
about the program and the successful outcome to follow.
Record #: 24 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 1
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Womack, Deborah D
Seniors citizens in Forsyth County are using many different medications and may get confused in taking them correctly. Therefore, Cooperative Extension in
conjunction with senior centers collaborated and provided educational information on the topic, Safe Usage of Medications. 55 seniors participated in the
sessions. 65% said that they take 5 or more medications daily. Therefore, information was given out on developing a system on how to take multiple
medications correctly to avoid any health related problems. Also, the participants learned ways to save on buying medications. By attending the sessions,
participants increased knowledge about using medications wisely and helped them maintain self-sufficiency in taking care of their health and financial needs.
Record #: 25 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 1
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Womack, Deborah D
In Forsyth County, the senior citizen population is growing and many seniors are interested in the financial effects of the normal aging process. Many seniors
spend money on useless vanity aids that will not enhance their looks, but hurt their wallets. Therefore, Coop. Extension collaborated with a local church and
provided information to 75 seniors on normal aging and using money wisely. The participants increased knowledge on reputable and helpful aids to help with a
person\'s hearing, walking, clothing selection, etc. to save money. Also, the attendees learned of safe selections among reputable medications vs. home remedies
that could cause harm & increase the medical budget expenses. Seniors expressed interest in getting the information and would use it to save money on certain
helpful aids.
Record #: 26 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 17
Location: Gaston
Person Reporting: Dungan, Benjamin
187 people received Horticulture information at the Autumn Revival, a three-week garden series. After giving a presentation on Water Wise Gardening, a man
came up to me and thanked me. He worked for Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens (DSBG) and said that because of what I said about overwatering on clay soils,
I backed up a point he had been trying to make with the landscape superintendent at DSBG. Many of the plants there were dying due to overwatering, and my
point about overwatering backed up his suspicion of overwatering practices at DSBG. DSBG was able to salvage some plants and cut back their watering.
Many of the plants ended up perking back up. This saved the gardens not only in watering costs but replacing dying plants.
Record #: 27 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-21
CEMP: 1
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Dalcoe, Shelia M
A large number of senior citizens sustain injuries each year within the \"safety\" of their own homes. A lot of these injuries can be prevented with a few simple
precautions. To combat this problem, a program entitled, \"Senior Safety\" was developed and implemented by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Service in Guilford County. The objective of this program was to help to make senior citizens aware of common household injuries and ways to prevent
injuries at home. Of the sixty senior citizens participating in the program, eighty-five percent indicated not realizing that overloading extension cords and using
improper wattage light bulbs in lamps can cause fires. Eighty-five percent of the participants reported gaining new knowledge. And, one hundred percent of
the participants reported planning to use the information gained to protect themselves in the future.
Record #: 28 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 1
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Dalcoe, Shelia M
Nontitled personal property transfer is an issue often ignored until a crisis occurs or immediate decisions need to be made. Family members often feel that the
issue of transferring nontitled property will take care of itself. However, research has found that upon an individuals death, it is often decisons related to the
division of nontitled property which cause disagreement between family members. To address this problem, the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Guilford
County conducted a program entitled \"Who Gets Grandma\'s Yellow Pie Plate\" for 116 senior citizens throughout the year. 100 percent of the participants
reported gaining new knowledge. One participant commented that she and her husband were in the process of trying to discuss with their adult children how
they wanted their personal property divided upon their demise. She commented that this program was very informative and timely and would definitely be used
during their decision-making process.
Record #: 29 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 1
Location: Iredell
Person Reporting: Carter, Lucille M
While presenting a program for a senior citizens group recently, a lady approached the FCS agent and said\"you saved my house and my life!\"Taken by suprise
the agent inquired as to how.The lady proceeded to say \"we had a problem with our house a few years ago and I called you and you told me what you thought
was wrong.\" after checking with some builders and a person at NCSU, it was discovered the lady did indeed have Poria incrassata commonly known as \"dry
rot.\"Having had some housing training the agent learned for the first time about \"dry rot\" and was glad to assist the homeowner.
Record #: 30 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-13
CEMP: 1
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Swagler, Melba
Aging With Gusto! Program in Johnston County is designed to help adults of all ages to understand and prepare for the challenges of life in the middle and later
years. This program continues to attract a great deal of public interest and serve increasing numbers of senior citizens and their families in the county. The First
Baptist Church in Smithfield is conducting a year round (monthly) Aging With Gusto! Program for their church members and residents in the county as a
community outreach service to these audiences.Two deacons from the church contacted Extension Service about conducting human development programs and
together with FCS agents, deacons decided Aging With Gusto program best fit the needs of the church members.A questionnaire was developed by deacons to
survey the church members as to what aging issues needed to be explored and top need identified by the survey was legal issues in aging. The deacons do the
majority of leadership with the Aging With Gusto program while FCS agents serve as advisors to the deacons and give subject- matter technical advise and list
of resource people.
Record #: 31 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-01
CEMP: 1
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Swagler, Melba
Johnston County Extension Service is one of the 5 counties who is piloting the NC Caregivers course on Taking Care of You: Powerful tools for Caregivers
and Families. This course focus on teaching families and caregivers tools to increase their self-care and their ability and confidence to handle difficult
situations associated with people suffering from chronic illness, and make wise health decisions for patients and their families. Research shows that family
caregivers are at a high risk for developing stress-related problems and this course helps caregivers to reduce stress and provide better care for the patient.
Record #: 32 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-23
CEMP: 1
Location: Lincoln
Person Reporting: Houser, Melinda M
Emergency Preparedness and Food Safety was a topic that was included in the interagency group(Cooperative Extension, local Health Dept., Parks and
Recreation) program for older adults in Lincoln Co. We included local Fire Dept., law enforcement, and EMS in the four hour training. Forty five older adults
attended and surveys from 10 of these individuals indicated that they were not aware of how many food safety hazards are present in the home, especially what
could occur during a disaster. Storage of food and safe handling of food were emphasized. Participants who attended have indicated that they have been
motivated to make changes in their food handling practices and storage of food and to be preared in case of an emergency. Our interagency group received
$2000 from the Aging Division/Dept. of Human Resource to implement this program. As another bonus for the older adults, we provide a Healthful lunch and
we discussed the importance of purchasing, preparing and eating healthful food.
Record #: 33 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-19
CEMP: 1
Location: Lincoln
Person Reporting: Houser, Melinda M
Ten Sr. Citizen volunteers were trained by IRS and assisted 122 clients (11 sessions) Feb--April with their tax forms. Extension coordinates the program and in
evaluating the program wih volunteers, we estimated that each individual saved $60.00. Each volunteer gave a total of 44 hours to this program.
Record #: 34 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-01
CEMP: 1
Location: Macon
Person Reporting: Cope, Joann S
118 Extension & Community Club members reported they were better able to understand the basic values that they hold and that that information will enable
them to better prepare their wills of inheritence and Living Wills. This information was given to members as leader training in a program on preparing an
Ethical Will. 1/2 of the participants actually strarted the process of writing their ehical will as part of an exercise during the program.
Record #: 35 of 1961
Date: 2000-10-31
CEMP: 1
Location: Moore
Person Reporting: Evans, Agnes
The Aging with Gusto program dealing with Grandparents raising Grandchildren educated 25 participants on the major issues concerning the raising of grand
children, neices, nephews, etc. One specialist from NCSU Extension in Aging, One Granparents who is living the experience, A Lawyer,and a Community
Service Agency from the Community College provided this information in a Workshop.The question and answer format allowed all participants to get the
information that they needed. Educational resources were provided on various toipcs. The Moore Couty Extension service,Dept of Aging and Child Support
agency coordinated this program and have planned additional programs in this area.
Record #: 36 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Shaw, F D
Onslow tobacco on farm test show promise for advancement in war against Tomato Spotted Wilt Disease. With the assistance of NCSU tobacco plant
pathologist, and the cooperation of a Onslow tobacco farmer,Extension\'s Onslow onfarm test has given researchers, farmers and Extension Agents hope in the
war against TSWV. Even though much more testing must be completed before reccomendation can be made a major break through may be on the horizon for
the disease that cause a 17% reduction in Onlsow\'s tobacco for 1999.
Record #: 37 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 1
Location: Orange
Person Reporting: Taylor, Deborah J
Programs have been conducted during the six-month period to assist individuals in planning ahead for the distribution of titled and non-titled property. As a
result of the educational programs, participants have reported that they have made a conscious decision to plan for the distribution of their property, and to
involve those in their families in this decision-making process. Others who already have wills prepared have reported that they intend to update their wills to
reflect their current situations.
Record #: 38 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 1
Location: Orange
Person Reporting: Taylor, Deborah J
The program, \"Positive Aging: A Matter of Attitude,\" was presented to seniors at a local nutrition site. Participants stated that as a result of the program, they
will continue to think positive about aging, and will have more patience with friends who have negative attitudes toward aging. One participant stated that she
wished her 97 year old mother-in-law (who tends to be very negative)could have participated in this program many years ago because it might have changed her
life.
Record #: 39 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 1
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: McCombs, Kelly L
Osteoporosis is a major public health problem for over 28 million Americans. Over 10 millin individuals already have the disease while 18 million are at risk
due to low bone mass. To increase awareness, the Pasquotnak County FCS Agent presented "No Bone About It . . . Osteoporosis" for the Aging With Gusto!
Extravaganza at the Vernon James Center in Plymouth. Awareness of both prevention and treatments was raised for the 46 participants who attended the
session.
Record #: 40 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 1
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: McCombs, Kelly L
During this year\'s Aging With Gusto! at Elizabeth City State University, 224 registered participants learned skills to improve their quality of life in various
ways. There were over 15 agents and helpers working together to provide quality programming for seniors from 7 counties. Overall, there were 8 speakers, 8
exhibitors, and 20 fashion show models. As a result of this extravaganza, 85% of participants felt their knowledge about positive aging had improved
significantly. Many participants reported improving eating habits and increasing physical activity due to attending previous Aging With Gustos. Comments
from participants include "good conference, motivational, and appreciative of all the work that goes into putting this together" and "I enjoy this day each year
and look forward to coming each year."
Record #: 41 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 1
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Stevens, Gwen
The transfer of nontitled property (personal property) is an issue that is ignored until a crisis occurs. Thirty-six Extension and Community Association
members attended an educational program, "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate," which focuses on the transfer of nontitled property. The transfer of
nontitled property affects family members, close friends, and can create challenges for everyone involved. ECA members reported an increase in knowledge
related to issues that will enable them to make decisions to transfer their personal property.
Record #: 42 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 1
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Stevens, Gwen
To achieve financial, physical, and mental well being in later years of life, Extension has developed programs that are designed to educate the aging population.
To address such needs, Family and Consumer Extension Agents from 7 counties and Albemarle Hospital sponsor "Aging With Gusto." 224 participants
learned how to prepare for problems associated with legal issues, health, finances, and self-care. As a result, 171 participants turned in evaluations showing the
following: 132 could improve their later years by making appropriate choices, 129 are now motivated to make choices that will improve their health, 119 said
they would be more active in life, 141 stated that the conference was worth continuing.
Record #: 43 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-07
CEMP: 1
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Winslow, Jewel L
Gusto Programs included Aging Sensitivity Demonstrations, Alzheimer\'s Awareness Seminars, and Enhancing Communication Workshops. Participants in
these workshops were a combination of college students in a nursing program, home health employees in DSS and health care staff. Of the 166 registered, over
70 percent were first timers and reported appreciation in Extension. Twelve hours of on-site in-service certifications were presented. Evaluations indicate that
more Gusto Classes will be presented in the future.
Record #: 44 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 1
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Winslow, Jewel L
Aging Sensitivity & Alzheimer\'s Awareness Demonstrations, Advanced Directives Lectures, and Communication Enhancement Workshops were offered
throughout the year. Participants included nursing students at local community college, home health employees, and health care center staff. Of the 432
enrolled, over 70 percent were first timers. Evaluations indicated an appreciation for Extension and its role in the community. Due to high turnover of staff,
these trainings are in constant demand. Using humor, the Extension Agent makes serious issues more pleasant to discuss.
Record #: 45 of 1961
Date: 2000-05-04
CEMP: 1
Location: Person
Person Reporting: Whitt, Bess H
The third annual Aging With Gusto Conference was held April 27 at the Caswell County Civic Center with 135 people attending. A total of eight workshops
were offered with participants able to select twp of their choice. Response was great! On a subsequent visit to our local Senior Center, comments like, you
should do that twice a year and it just wasn\'t long enough were shared. Evlauations of the day ranked the conference very highly as did conversations with
workshop presenters. Attendees have already volunteered to serve on next year\'s planning committee and are looking forward to Aging With Gusto - 2001!
Record #: 46 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 1
Location: Person
Person Reporting: Whitt, Bess H
Collaboration with the local Council on Aging has resulted in weekly health programs in addition to special functions held periodically throughout the year to
enhance the aging process for Person Couny\'s older adults. As a result of comprehensive programming and partially due to the collaboration between Sr,
Center Staff and Cooperative Extension Staff, Person County has the dubious honor of being the first Senior Center of Merit in North Carolina. Extension
played a role in the background of this project, assuring that the correct documentation was in place and working with staff to complete the process necessary to
receive this honor.
Record #: 47 of 1961
Date: 2000-03-31
CEMP: 1
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Beauchamp, Celia W
On March 24, Celia Beauchamp presented a live TV presentation on \"How to Cook Fresh Vegetables.\" The 10 minute presentation was divided into three
segments and included information on how to preserve nutrients in fresh vegetables, how to use fresh herbs in cooking and how Cooperative Extn. can
assistance with vegetable gardening. The segment aired on WITN-7\'s \"Sunrise\" program. The estimated viewing audience was 25,000 people.
Record #: 48 of 1961
Date: 2001-03-14
CEMP: 7
Location: Plant Pathology
Person Reporting: Bailey, Jack
I am a coauthor on three resistant varieties which now are planted on 46% of the total acreage grown in NC. In 2000 I continued programs in peanut, small
grains, turf, apples, potatoes and tobacco as an expansion of my extension weather advising program which warns farmers of disease outbreaks. Core
responsibilities on peanut and small grains continue; chemical recommendations, information notes, disease diagnosis, and training county agents, growers,
chemical company representatives, consultants, and the press. I worked closely with the Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) on sustainability
education events. A new NC (regional) peanut forecast advisory program was developed using the new software "NC Mapper" to deliver advisories to county
agents via the web for foliar diseases and Sclerotinia blight.
Record #: 49 of 1961
Date: 2001-03-13
CEMP: 7
Location: Plant Pathology
Person Reporting: Cline, William
Arming Blueberry Growers Against Plant Diseases: New blueberry cultivars developed by breeders at North Carolina State University have been evaluated for
their disease resistance and promoted as a means of reducing costly sprays. Non-chemical strategies for reducing fruit rots, including timely harvesting and
rapid cooling of harvested fruit are recommended to growers as an alternative to pre-harvest fungicide sprays. Controlled field testing has been used to evaluate
new and experimental fungicides, and to compare them to older compounds currently used by growers. When a key fungicide (triforine) was not re-registered
for mummy berry control in 1999, our program had already identified a safer replacement (fenbuconazole) that could be used against this devastating fungal
disease. In North Carolina alone an estimated $300,000 to $600,000 would have been lost to mummy berry annually.
Record #: 50 of 1961
Date: 2001-03-13
CEMP: 7
Location: Plant Pathology
Person Reporting: Cline, William
Blueberry Know-How in NC: Commercial blueberry growers need up-to-date disease and crop information tailored to the unique, disease resistant cultivars
grown in the acid soils and warm climate of southeastern NC. Pick-your-own operators and home gardeners statewide need a different set of recommendations
to successfully grow blueberries on mineral or clay soils. Our Annual Open House updates growers on disease and insect control, production practices and
other blueberry-related topics, and these talks are published in an annual proceedings. Growers statewide are notified of this and other meetings through the NC
Blueberry Newsletter, which is also compiled and distributed by the NCCES. Our website contains numerous blueberry publications. Pest control
recommendations are updated annually and supplemented by a detailed on-line pest management guide. This year, the commercial blueberry crop reached 16
million pounds, and returns averaged over $ 14.00 per 10-lb flat.
Record #: 51 of 1961
Date: 2001-03-01
CEMP: 7
Location: Plant Pathology
Person Reporting: Cubeta, Marc
Rhizoctonia disease of potato is present in most production areas throughout the world. The management of Rhizoctonia disease of potato with traditional
approaches (e.g. crop rotation, fungicides and host resistance) has met with limited success. The successful deployment of biological control based strategies for
managing Rhizoctonia disease of potato with an ecological and population based approach could potentially reduce yield losses in potato crops. A decrease in
Rhizoctonia disease that resulted in a modest increase in yield of 5-10% would provide a potential economic benefit to NC farmers of 1-2 million dollars. The
utilization of cost effective biological control agents would potentially contribute to increased crop productivity by promoting sustainability with minimal
environmental impact.
Record #: 52 of 1961
Date: 2001-03-05
CEMP: 7
Location: Plant Pathology
Person Reporting: Holmes, Gerald
One of the greatest deficiencies among Field Faculty with crop production responsibility is training in plant pathology. This is also true of crop consultants.
This deficiency is addressed in the offering of PP500: Plant Disease—Principles, Diagnosis and Management (4 units). The course is a survey of plant pathology
with emphasis on the application of diagnostic skills needed in real-world agriculture. In spring 2000, PP500 was taught for the first time using a live, video
conference format with three participating sites: the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station in Fletcher, the Vernon James Research Center in Plymouth
and the main campus in Raleigh. Enrollment in PP500 increased from six students in 1998 to 17 students in 2000. Seven students attended at Fletcher, three at
Plymouth and 10 in Raleigh. Students were of four types: Field Faculty (7); graduate students (4); NCSU staff (4) and industry (2).
Record #: 53 of 1961
Date: 2001-03-01
CEMP: 7
Location: Plant Pathology
Person Reporting: Louws, Frank
Methyl bromide-dependent plasticulture crop production is an integral part of small farm operations throughout the Southeastern United States. The
plasticulture system is a “tool-box” to obtain high productivity in strawberry and vegetable production systems. However, methyl bromide has been linked to
stratospheric ozone depletion and is scheduled to be discontinued from use by January 2005, threatening the viability of many small fruit and vegetable farms.
The Louws group has been instrumental in developing an interdisciplinary and multi-state team to implement an integrated research, education, and extension
program to enable growers to adopt alternative fumigants or farm management systems. We have advanced research and extension in biologically- and
chemically-based alternatives. Our program impacts many growers in the Southeastern USA and will help to mitigate an estimated $3-4 million in lost annual
income for strawberry growers, $6M for tomato growers, and an additional $4M for pepper, cantaloupe and other vegetable growers.
Record #: 54 of 1961
Date: 2001-03-06
CEMP: 7
Location: Plant Pathology
Person Reporting: Melton, Tom
Extension on-farm tests and demonstrations have shown that growers can save $1,500 per acre by changing the timing of fungicide application when a fumigant
is also being used. I estimate most affected growers would save about $300 per acre. Since about 25% of the acreage is treated with both a fungicide and
fumigant, total impact would be over $12 million. Furthermore,we showed this past year that the fungicide did not provide a benefit in the Piedmont when
‘NC 71’ was planted. NC 71 is planted on over 30% of the acreage. The impact for changing this practice would be over $8 million. The grand total for this
issue would be over $20 million in addition to environmental impacts resulting from less soil-applied fungicide.
Record #: 55 of 1961
Date: 2001-03-01
CEMP: 7
Location: Plant Pathology
Person Reporting: Shoemaker, Paul
Several plant diseases can cause serious defoliation and fruit rots on North Carolina's 21 million dollar fresh-market tomato crop. Traditionally, standard
fungicides such as mancozeb and chlorothalonil, have been applied as often as every four to five days in order to protect the crop from disease. In the 1990's, a
new class of fungicides called strobulurins were discovered and made available for testing. We have tested strobulurin compounds in extensive field trials and
showed that they are more effective in controlling some important tomato diseases than traditional standard fungicides. A spray program was developed which
alternates the use of strobulurin compounds with previous standard fungicides. Spray intervals were extended to seven days resulting in 28 to 42% fewer spray
applications and total usage of standard fungicides was reduced by 60%. Tomato growers report that the new spray program provides better disease control and
that their harvest season is now longer.
Record #: 56 of 1961
Date: 2001-03-08
CEMP: 7
Location: Plant Pathology
Person Reporting: Sutton, Turner
In response of the need for alternatives to organophosphate insecticides and B2 carcinogen fungicides on apples, the Southern Appalachian IPM project was
initiated in the 2000. The project is directed by a team of 20 growers, research and extension personnel, input suppliers, and pest management consultants. The
core of the project was a group of 24 growers who grow apples in 42 orchards for Gerber Products Company. In addition to orchard monitoring, a newsletter,
Southern Appalachian Apple IPM Update Newsletter, was published twice monthly and sent to approximately 300 growers in the Southern Appalachian region.
Also, an existing web site was expanded to include other pests (http://fletcher.ces.state.nc.us/programs/apple/). Organophosphate insecticides were eliminated
from 40 of the 42 blocks. One to three applications of B2 carcinogen fungicides were eliminated from cover sprays in all orchards by utilizing the strobilurin
fungicides Sovran and Flint in the later cover sprays.
Record #: 57 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-19
CEMP: 1
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: McNamara, Cathryn A
At the "Shake the Salt Habit" exhibit at the Rockingham County Senior Awareness Day one comment I repeatedly heard was, "I never knew this had so much
salt". I heard this comment especially when participants would look at the labelling for Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup. The success of increasing awareness
of the sodium in the foods we often eat was clearly demonstrated by the woman who said to me, "My husband has high blood pressure and is on a low-salt diet.
He has a can of this almost everyday with his dinner. That's more salt than he should have all day. I'm switching brands right away!"
Record #: 58 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-19
CEMP: 1
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: McNamara, Cathryn A
"Managing Stress and Change Throughout the Year and at the Holidays" was a session which was offered 3 times at a "Keep It Simple, Planning for Stress Free
Holidays" seminar. 98 percent of the participants who attended these sessions rated them as "Great or Good". The value of this information to the participants
was clearly demonstrated to me by one woman who called me several weeks after she attended this seminar. She told me that she was enjoying the holiday
time much more than she did in recent years because she was following the advice that Paula gave her.(Paula was the volunteer leader who taught these
sessions.) She told me that she was cutting back on what she was going to do, learning to say no to some of the request she receives, and enjoying her time with
the friends and family who are around.
Record #: 59 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 1
Location: Rowan
Person Reporting: Simmons, Ann
Osteporosis is a concern for all people. Inadequate amounts of calcium can cause bones to become weaker as people age. To educate people about osteoporosis
prevention, the Extension agent collaborated with the N.C. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Rowan Co. Health Dept., Rowan Senior Services, and the
Extension & Community Association to hold a Statewide Osteoporosis workshop in Rowan County. Local sponsors donated over $500 in goods and services.
The workshop was open to the public and was attended by people from five counties. Several health professionals who attended expressed appreciation for the
continuing education opportunity. Evaluations indicated that those attending increased their knowledge about osteporosis prevention.
Record #: 60 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 1
Location: Swain
Person Reporting: Roberson, Jessica L
In response to a pressing need for senior adults to avoid being lured into fraudulent health claims, Extension developed and conducted a program demonstrating
how to recognize and report this problem to the proper government agency. An educational program focusing on a variety of health frauds was presented to
over 70 older adults. Participants learned how to avoid fraudulent arthritis products, instant weight loss schemes, quack baldness remedies (and other
appearance modifiers), and false nutritional schemes. Participants reported that they were now more aware of quackery and/or fraud and how to report it.
Record #: 61 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-26
CEMP: 1
Location: Transylvania
Person Reporting: Thorpe, Kathleen
Partners in Wellness was implemented at our 2 senior meal sites in March. 52 limited income senior citizens attended 6 hours of training on medications and on
variety in the diet. As a result of the medication classes, 75% of the participants will check with their doctor or pharmacist before taking over the counter drugs
or supplements. Participants on the variety series tried a variety of new foods and learned ways to save at least $10 per week in grocery costs so that they could
afford 5 fruits/vegetables & dairy products. Half of the participants met federal poverty guidelines.
Record #: 62 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 1
Location: Tyrrell
Person Reporting: Furlough, Elizabeth V
Senior citizens are prime candidates for poor nutrition for many reasons, including: lack of appetite due to health concerns or medication, lack of money for
nourishing food, loneliness, lack of nutrition education and more. To combat this problem, the FCE agent works with the Senior Nutrition Site to provide
monthly nutrtion education programs for site participants. Topics covered recently are: Take 5 Fruits and Vegetables a Day, Fruits of Puerto Rico, Flavorful
Eating in Later Years, the Incredible Dry Bean and Diabetes Update. Participants learn about the nutritional and economic value of foods, food safety,
preparation ideas and more. Participants express appreciation for this type of programming and share positive impacts it has made on their life and eating
habits.
Record #: 63 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 1
Location: Union
Person Reporting: Baker, Gloria H
In Union County, Extension & Community Association members requested a program on Being A Better Driver. Most are senior citizens and want to remain
independent, including transportation, as long as possible; however. it was inconvenient to plan to attend the AARP "55 Alive" prgoram which lasts
approximately 8 hours. Therefore, the agent collected appropriate information from the North Carolina Highway Patrol and created a publication and lesson
plan to be used with the ECA members in a 30-45 minute presentation. 125 members received the educational information and felt more aware and confident
of their driving.
Record #: 64 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 1
Location: Union
Person Reporting: Baker, Gloria H
"Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate" was presented in Union County by the agent at nine different community sites. Publicity was in an older adults
newletter of the local Council on Aging which is mailed to over 5000 homes, thereby marketing Cooperative Extension and Extension curriculum. Also, ECA
leaders were trained on the subject and did presentations for their clubs. 250 citizens received the information, thereby reducing stress and increasing family
peace. As families plan ahead for division of nontitled property in relation to estate planning, family members were made aware of the importance of passing
on living history, and many began to implement their plans.
Record #: 65 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 7
Location: Vance
Person Reporting: Thompson, Harold G
The reduction in tobacco quotas of 53% over the past three years has reduced the income of Vance County tobacco farmers and quota owners by more than
$4,000,000. Understanding the reasons for the reductions and how quota owners might be able to reclaim at least a portion of the quota they have lost is
essential for discussions and actions. The local center of the Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with Extension Specialist held meetings, prepared
news articles and mailed newsletters to inform the affected citizens. As a result citizens are more aware of domestic and international economic situations that
are affecting their lives. Mort importantly, they are knowledgeable of how they can help regain their $4,000,000 loss.
Record #: 66 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Vance
Person Reporting: Thompson, Harold G
Farm Tour A Farm tour was conducted on Thursday, July 13, beginning at 8am and ending with a sponsored lunch at Beckham\'s BBQ Restaurant at 1pm.
Agricultural in Vance was showcased. . William Cawthrone showed us a grape orchard being grown here in the city. At Robert Ellington we saw some
genetically engineered soybeans, and Wayne Grissom show us a soybean variety demonstration. Randy and Allen Ball showed us a new type of organic aphids
control in tobacco, and alternative organic nitrogen sources to natural chilean nitrate on flue cured tobacco. Bill Gardner, a specialists from NCSU and our
Forestry Service had a stop on managing forest land and how to sell your timber. We also visited visited a goat farm in williamsboro. The Henderson daily
dispatch did a special 3 page story in color on the farm tour. Our newspaper reachers about 10,000 homes every week.
Record #: 67 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 1
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Kinion, Sharon L
Aging with Gusto Extravaganza is a regional effort of 8 notheastrern counties to provide experiences and resources to citizens on positive aging. Of the 130 in
attendance at the Spring 2000 AWG Extravaganza, 28 were from Washington County. Participants attending previous AWG Extravaganzas cited that they had
followed what they learned, were eating better and exercising, had a more positive outlook and were more concerned for better health. A positive Washington
County outcome was that a Washington County SHIIP volunteer presented one of the sessions at the event. Aging with Gusto Extravaganza is an opportunity
for citizens to be provided with experiences and resources for positive aging.
Record #: 68 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 1
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Kinion, Sharon L
Our SHIIP (Seniors Health Insurance Information Program)volunteers have presented programs to several different civic and church groups. From the group
meetings and individual counseling, they have saved 10 individuals $5,000 during the past 6 months. Of the 10 individuals, 2 of the clients qualified for the
QMB(Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program. The QMB clients have stated that this has given them additional money to buy food. The volunteers have
provided financial savings and helped the clients gain confidence in managing their Health Care Plan
Record #: 69 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 1
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Kinion, Sharon L
The Washington County Center provides programs on a monthly basis to participants at the Washington County Senior Center. To measure effectiveness of
programming, the participants were asked to fill out and return surveys. 25 were returned and 20 of these indicated they had changed their nutritional practices
based on knowledge gained from these presentations. Comments documented included: \"I\'m trying to eat 5 a day\", \"I watch my fat intake\", and \"I now read
food labels. Based upon interest and request, future programs to continue and will be reinforced with printed materials for home use.
Record #: 70 of 1961
Date: 2000-05-06
CEMP: 2
Location: Agricultural and Resource Economics
Person Reporting: Feitshans, Ted
Issue: As North Carolina continues to urbanize there is concern that unique land resources, open space and viable agriculture and forestry will be lost. To
prevent this it is necessary to identify legal and financial tools that can be used to preserve unique land resources, open space and promote the continued
viability of agriculture and forestry in North Carolina. What Has Been Done: A Land Preservation Notebook (751 pages) has been published to serve as a
catalog of federal and state land preservation programs, laws and regulations available for North Carolina landowners, campus and field Extension faculty,
employees of government agencies and nonprofit organizations, attorneys, accountants, appraisers, and developers. County programs have been included in this
resource and training programs have been conducted to acquaint Extension field faculty, local government officials and the public about this resource. Impact:
Over 150 copies of the Notebook have been distributed at no charge to county Extension offices and the Cherokee Reservation, and to selected government
agencies and nonprofit organizations. Additional copies of the Notebook are available to the public on a cost recovery basis. Funding Sources: USDA EPA
North Carolina General Assembly Contact: Theodore A. Feitshans Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics North Carolina State University
Campus Box 8109 Telephone: (919) 515-5195 e-mail: ted_feitshans@ncsu.edu
Record #: 71 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 2
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Williams, J M
An agricultural center to house Extension, NRCS and FSA has been an identified need for the last 15 years. Committees and advisory groups have worked over
the years to present this need to local government and have met with sucess over the last several years. Chowan County has committed the resources to build
this center that will be ready for occupancy in the Fall of 2000. This $1.3 million, 30,000 sq ft building will improve space for offices, storage and meetings as
well as providing all citizens of the county with increased opportunity to be involved in educational programs and to take advantage of programs offered
through these agencies. County government will also have improved meeting space for commissioners, hearings and other public forum events.
Record #: 72 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 2
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Williams, J M
The development of an agricultural center presented an opportunity to develop a constructed wetland on site. This tributary to Filberts creek drains a significant
part of the town of Edenton as well as the nearby waste transfer station. The waste transfer station was constructed so that all liquids from the transfer as well
as wash down water flows directly into the creek. The direct result has been severe degradation of water quality in the creek and wetland. Though DWQ has
required that this be fixed, the Town has avoided any action for the last 5 years. Extension involvement at the site has provided the opportunity to educate town
and county administrators and employees on the extent of the pollution caused by this situation. The town has accelerated its efforts to correct the problem with
construction to begin in July.
Record #: 73 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-23
CEMP: 2
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Lopp, Robert D
Davidson and Randolph Counties conducted a trip to NCSU for ALS members and public officials to learn about the resources at the University that could be
available to counties. The 28 particpants were excited about the research they saw first hand relative to land use planning, foods, waste management, water
conservation, etc. The Davidson County delegation agreed that a partnership should be established to help the planning deparment with conservancy issues.
Also Extension placed an emphasis on forestry programming with the assistance of the Forestry Department. In cooperation with the Forestry Service a mailing
database was established to inform land owners and businesses of practices, trends, workshops, etc.
Record #: 74 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-14
CEMP: 2
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Minton, Maurene S
Leaders in several smaller municipalities in Forsyth county identified the need for increased education for their elected board members and other interested
citizens in community decision making process, conflict resolution, land use planning, environmental issues. In collaboration with specialists at NCSU, UNC
Institute of Government, and other governmental groups, a 4 part seminar was planned to address these issues. 25 elected leaders and citizens of 5 small
municipalities in Forsyth participated. 100% rated the seminar series of great value to them in improving their understanding of these issues, of resources and
assistance available to them, and of the complex issues they face. Follow up sessions are being planned for 2001 to continue this work.
Record #: 75 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-04
CEMP: 2
Location: McDowell
Person Reporting: Smith, Daniel
The preservation of farmland and greenspace has been show to have economic and quality of life benefits for farm and non-farm citizens as well. According to
the American Farmland Trust North Carolina ranks second in the nation for the amount of farmland lost to urban development. In the fall of 1999 the
Cooperative Extension office was approached by the agricultural leaders in McDowell County who expressed an interest in seeing a farmland preservation
program implemented in the county. In conjunction with 9 other county centers, WNC Development Association, and Farm Bureau a conference was planned
on farmland preservation for the 10 county area and held in February 2000. Speakers at the conference covered topics including the value of farmland to our
society, the importance of farmland preservation and methods that can be used to preserve farmland. Over 100 people attended the conference. A post
conference survey indicated that 81% of the program participants increased their knowledge about why farmland should be preserved and how it can be
preserved. Since the conference three of the counties represented have begun the process of implementing an agricultural preservation district program in their
county. A group of citizens in McDowell County is currently writing a farmland preservation district ordinance for the county.
Record #: 76 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-30
CEMP: 2
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Burke, Travis B
There continues to be a concern with issues regarding community growth, land use and awareness. Youth and all citizens need to be aware of these issues.
Therefore, at the October, Environmental Field Day, 175 fourth and fifth graders learned about how agriculture effects the communities and how farm and city
residents must co-exist.
Record #: 77 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-30
CEMP: 2
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Burke, Travis B
Pasquotank County rests upon coastal waters of eastern North Carolina. The conservation of our waterways and protection of the environment is important.
After determining a need to educate the community, a College of Ag and Life Sciences (CALS) Expo was held, which featured NCSU campus faculty and the
Neuse River Unit, led by David Hardy. Over 200 middle school youth and adults witnessed the importance of environmental issues regarding the intercoastal
waterways and the Neuse River Basin.
Record #: 78 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-07
CEMP: 2
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: Block, Susan M
A survey of the household waste stream in Stanly County indicates that 30 percent of materials found could be composted. Landfill space is limited and
becoming increasingly more expensive. A backyard composting program has the potential to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by more than 400
pounds a year, per person. Working together with the Stanly County Office of Solid Waste Management, a one hour course on small scale composting was
outlined and a grant for 5000 dollars was procured from the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance. More than 160 people
attended the training and recieved a free composter and compost guide. A follow up survey indicates that 80 percent of attendees are actively composting. To
date, more than 163,000 pounds of compostable waste has been diverted from the landfill resulting in a savings of 2000 dollars in tipping fees.
Record #: 79 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-07
CEMP: 2
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: Block, Susan M
Disposal of household hazardous waste is a difficult proposition for most homeowners. Traditional waste handlers do not accept hazardous materials resulting
in illegal disposal of improper storage. Stanly County hosted its third hazardous household waste dolledtion (HHWC) day on April 15, 2000. The event was
funded through a grant from NCDPPEA, county monies and local sponsors. More than 12 toms of waste were collected during the event from 188 households.
The largest category of waste received was paint at 18,300 pounds. Pesticides/herbicides were second at 3,200 pounds. Contractor was able to recycle 82
percent of the materials collected, keeping our cost of disposal to 49 cents per pound. The HHWC event provided a much needed outlet for hazardous waste
disposal at a considerable savings to Stanly County citizens, traditional handling of hazardous waste would have quadrupled the cost of disposal.
Record #: 80 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-15
CEMP: 2
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: McNeill, Patricia H
The Stanly County staff collaborated with the county museum to present "From Weeds to Seeds-Farm Life in Stanly County", a display (3 rooms) viewed by
over 2200 people from October,'99 to March,'00. Artificates, extension records (dating from the '20's) and photographs were used to increase awareness of the
role of farm families and the economic impact of agriculture on the growth of the county. This was done to celebrate the 85th anniversary of CES and as a part
of the land-use planning process as the education process on growth and change begins.
Record #: 81 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-18
CEMP: 2
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: McNeill, Patricia H
Stanly County is in a prime area(PeeDee Lake) of the state for tourism development. After attending the Ag-Tourism Conference in March 2000, one
participant (out of 70 attending) has been selected to attend the Farm Busines Management Seminar to gain knowledge in starting a farm vacation tourism
business. Seven other attendees have registered for the REAL (Rural Entrepreneur Action Learning) program and will formulate a business plan before going
into a small tourism business.
Record #: 82 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-19
CEMP: 2
Location: Surry
Person Reporting: Garwood, Terry A
From June 10 through June 28 I assisted a total of 220 strawberry growers in three of the major production regions in the country of Bolivia. I served as a
volunteer with VOCA, Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Agriculture. Strawberry production in Bolivia is in its infancy and in its initial trial productions had
had poor success. Adjustment to production will increase the possibility of providing a profitable alternative crop to cocaine for growers in Bolivia. A
production manual was created using my M.S. Thesis, and Extension publications with translation to Spanish for use by Bolivian growers.
Record #: 83 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 2
Location: Watauga
Person Reporting: Counts, Sue
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners asked the Planning Board to study zoning as the means to regulate certain polluting industries. This request was
also motivated by a concern with the potential impact of growth as reflected in the Blue Ribbon Growth Issues Commission Report which recommended that
the Commissioners \\\"examine zoning and its alternative forms as a way to promote higher qualities of development\\\". Extension was asked to facilitate and
assist in a series of seven community meetings on zoning to get input from the citizens on the following questions: \\\"What questions and concerns do you
have about land use planning and zoning issues?\\\" and \\\"What are your priorities for the use of land in Watauga County over the next several years? 746
Watauga County citizens attended the meetings. Top priorities were 31.31%--additional regulations desired; 26.75%--property right concerns; and
23.23%--preservation/protection. The Planning Board and the County Commissioners continue to work on this issue.
Record #: 84 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 2
Location: Watauga
Person Reporting: Counts, Sue
Nationally, about one million acres of farmland per year are converted to non-agricultural uses. North Carolina and Watauga County are experiencing a
tremendous rate of conversion of farmland to other development uses. Extension worked with farmers in Watauga County who saw the need to have a
Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program. The purpose of the Voluntary Preservation Program is to encourage the voluntary preservation and protection of
farmland from non-farm development. Starting in April, 2000, educational programs were held, a steering committee formed, ordinances from other counties
were studied, letters of support were written by comodity groups, and members of the steering committee appeared before the county planning board and the
county commissioners to recommend that a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program be instituted in Watauga County. The County Commissioners passed
the Ordinance in October and appointed the five member Agricultural Advisory Board in November.
Record #: 85 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-11
CEMP: 2
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Earle, Walter F
The Wilson County Advisory Committee (LAC) of the Neuse River Basin began meeting in 1999. The purose of this committee is to privide options to local
producers, rather than the farmers having to comply with mandatory practices set forth by the Neuse Rules Legislation. The Wilson County Extension staff
made farmers aware of the need to sign up for the local option at all meetings held in 2000. As a result of Extension efforts, over 98% of the eligible farm land
(72,265 acres) were assigned to the local option.
Record #: 86 of 1961
Date: 2000-05-04
CEMP: 3
Location: Agricultural and Resource Economics
Person Reporting: Wossink, Ada
Issue: Agricultural producers in the Neuse River Basin are being required to install predetermined BMPs. No cost analysis was conducted before these BMPs
were mandated. What has been done: Detailed calculations were made of costs to farmers for a range of BMPs versus the private benefits through participating
in incentive programs. Assessments were made for typical farms in the different physiographic regions of the Neuse River Basin as characterized by farm size,
crops grown and yield levels. Impact: Estimates of the implementation and maintenance costs of BMPs allow improved decision making, both at the farm level
and at the regulatory level. At the farm level, BMP cost estimates aid the producer in making better adoption decisions. For regulators, the assessment of
technically and economically feasible BMPs by area and type of farming is helpful in efficiently allocating public resources for cost-sharing.
Record #: 87 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Alamance
Person Reporting: Cobb, Roger N
Alamance County along with the pesticide disposal division of the NCDA held a pesticide disposal day at the Cooperative Extension Building. That day we
received 323 containers of pesticides weighing 1046 pounds. We received cancelled pesticides like paris green and also pesticides that are still being sold but
people wanted to dispose of them properly. No doubt some of these pesticides would have found their way into the landfill if this valuable disposal would not
have been held. Even though we have had these in the past it continues to be a valuable day for the citizens.
Record #: 89 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-11
CEMP: 3
Location: Alamance
Person Reporting: Cobb, Roger N
In conjunction with the NCDA a pesticide disposal day was planned and advertised in the newspaper, newsletters and radio for citizens to be able to bring and
dispose of unwanted pesticides. A four hour block of time was set up and people brought in 323 containers with pesticides in them weighing 1046 pounds.
Some of these pesticides would have found their way in to the landfill if this opportunity was not available to the public.
Record #: 90 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-11
CEMP: 3
Location: Alamance
Person Reporting: Cobb, Roger N
The City of Burlington approached our office about atrazine showing up in less than problem levels in both watersheds that supply the city. They were
interested in working out a program to approach farmers in the watersheds with to make it attractive to leave atrazine out of their weed control program. In
cooperation with Guilford county a program was worked out and presented to the city and then the farmers in the watershed that grew corn. Three farmers in
the northern watershed participated in the program with 168 acres. This resulted in 252 quarts less atrazine being added to soil in the watershed. One farm in
the southern watershed left off atrazine off of 65 acres reducing atrazine usage 97.5 quarts.
Record #: 91 of 1961
Date: 2000-03-17
CEMP: 3
Location: Alexander
Person Reporting: Rodgers, Lindsay E
The River Friendly Farmer Program was recently initiated in Alexander County. With some help from the Alexander Soil and Water District we set up a 12
member committee, developed fliers, advertised the application process via radio and newspaper, and selected Alexander County's first River Friendly Farmer
of the Year. The committee broke the selection process up into 4 annual rotating farm types; dairy, crop, beef cattle, and poultry. The Reese Dairy Farm was
our first annual winner. This project publicizes and recognizes local farmers who have instituted practices that protect water quality. These farms with
extension's help via tours and demonstrations help educate the public about agriculture's positive contributions to protecting our county's water quality.
Record #: 92 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Edwards, Bob D
The Alleghany County Pesticide Container Recycling Program (PCRP) has been used as model for several other rural counties and waswritten up in a statewide
publication by the NCDA Pesticide Section. A unique part of the Alleghany program is the producer incentives, most notably that participants receive $1 per
pesticide container delivered to the collection site. Over 3300 were recycled in just over one year saving the county disposal costs and adding more cash flow
and commitment to recycling among participants. Any participant (farmer or agribusiness) with more than 25 containers can request on farm pick up. This
program has also offered a great opportunity for collaboration among County Government, Extension, NCDA, transfer station employees, and the ag
community.
Record #: 93 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Edwards, Bob D
There were over 30 local businesses identified that provide lawn care. Only 2 were properly licensed. A major emphasis in the Alleghany Pesticide Education
program was to address the needs of this group through the development of an educational program, a periodical newsletter, continuing education credits and
local opportunities for becoming certified as commercial applicators. 28 individuals have participated in two tests/educational programs sponsored by
Extension and administered locally by NCDA Pesticide Section. The impact of this program is that local homeowners have the opportunity to choose among
several trained, certified applicators and local lawn care providers are not breaking the law. This program has opened up a great relationship between Extension
and the lawn maintenance providers.
Record #: 94 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-17
CEMP: 3
Location: Anson
Person Reporting: Melton, Richard V
Twenty-two waste applicators were provided with 4.5 hours of recertification training at the local level. Of those hours 1.5 were provided through a multi-state
forage field day held in an adjoining county. One hour was provided through a program on Forage Nitrate Management developed in the Anson County
Extension Center.
Record #: 95 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Anson
Person Reporting: Sikes, J R
Anson County has approximately 100 Poultry Farms that are required to have dry litter plans and keep up to date records on the utilization of the litter that they
generate. We estimate that 75 of these farms are keeping records from soil test and litter analysis records that come through the office. We have offered
training on dry-litter waste to the DWQ regional office since very few have ever been on a poultry farm and did not know the differences that will be seen on
waste plans. The evaluation of the training indicated that they gain valuable knowledge on reading and understanding a dry-litter plan and clarified questions
that they had about poultry plans. We are doing plans on odor control through the use of fan stacks and tree barriers to prevent court litigation on 1 farm that
would close it down.
Record #: 96 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-14
CEMP: 3
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Carey, Jim C
Residents who live near farming operations perceive that agricultural chemicals are affecting the quality of their water supply. This concern is elevated in
particular because Christmas tree farms are very evident in the area. In collaboration with the FCE agent, a grant was received to conduct a public water
screening to check for the presence of triazines, nitrates, lead and coliform bacterial. Triazine herbicides, when fed to laboratory animals in high doses, have
been found to cause certain illnesses. As a result, health officials have set standards for triazine in drinking water. One hundred eighty four participants had
their water screened with help from North Carolina State University Water Quality Lab. Results indicated that no water samples failed to meet acceptable
standards for triazine, and participants became more knowledgeable on issues related to drinking water safety.
Record #: 97 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-14
CEMP: 3
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Carey, Jim C
Agriculture, health and safety is a national priority. Research indicates that illnesses due to pesticides are a real and perceived concern on the part of individuals
using pesticides in their day-to-day lives and by citizens who live near farming operations. Pesticide laws require licensing for individuals who buy, sell, use,
and supervise the use of certain hazardous pesticides. To help protect human and natural resources from pesticide mishaps, five educational programs on
protecting worker health and understanding the fate of pesticides in the environment were conducted. Two hundred ninety participants learned pesticide
application compliance and disposal procedures that will save each of them $500 or a total of $104,500.
Record #: 98 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-05
CEMP: 3
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Carey, Jim C
Due to increased demand on the countys landfill resources, the pesticide container recycling program has become more important. Recycling these containers
encourages proper disposal, promotes proper rinsing techniques, and reduces health risks. A grant from the Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund has been
utilized to provide containers at five sites with signs in English and Spanish emphasizing proper rinsing procedures. Training was provided to 227 pesticide
users and site managers during the year. Approximately 1900 plastic pesticide containers were received for recycling during 2000.
Record #: 99 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-05
CEMP: 3
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Carey, Jim C
Young children and high school students need to avoid injury due to pesticide exposure and contact with hazardous chemicals. An educational program and
display was developed to help youth recognize how medicines and potentially poisonous household products can be dangerous if improperly stored or container
identity is mistaken. Three Farm Safety Field Days and in-school classes were used to teach 65 Ashe/Alleghany high school students and 674 Ashe/Alleghany
fourth graders safe habits around the farm or home and how to reduce hazards for younger home occupants. Two hundred participants received information on
chemical safety and pesticide exposure at the Ashe County Health Fair.
Record #: 100 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-11
CEMP: 3
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Young, Charles M
Through letters and personal contact, enabled local certified waste operators to complete the necessary training to remain certified. Assisted in two waste
management workshops that demonstrated new technology in the waste management field and allowed producers to evaluate their own production system. As a
result, the 10 Alleghany and 2 Ashe certified waste operators earned the recertification credits needed to renew their certification. The operators were also able
to continue the general permit process as require by state mandate.
Record #: 101 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-04
CEMP: 3
Location: Avery
Person Reporting: Moody, Jerrold T
In the Mountains of Western North Carolina, Fraser Fir production represents 112 million dollars in revenue for the mountain counties. IPM programs are an
important to the long term sustainability of this crop. Because of the FQPA of 1996, many pesticides are being reviewed and registrations are being lost. Due
to an cooperative effort between the county agents in Avery,Ashe Alleghany, Watauga counties, NCDA,NC State, our Christmas Tree Specialists, and our
growers, we have been able to bring in the EPA to discuss the implications of the possibility of the loss of one of our main IPM tools. Because of this effort the
EPA is again reviewing our commodity and products. This opportunity has initiated relationships, grant opportunities, research opportunities and further
cooperative efforts between state,federal, and local commodity groups for the benefit of our growers.
Record #: 102 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-15
CEMP: 3
Location: Bertie
Person Reporting: Griffin, William J
Rules and regulations established under Senate bill 1217 continues to have a big impact on the 90 broiler producers in Bertie County. The producers have been
assisted with management plans to help with compliance regulations that include mandatory soil testing, litter testing, liming to soil test, stockpiling buffers,
and monitoring of copper and zinc levels in the soil. Assistance was given concerning detailed record keeping to verify agronomic application rates. The
impacts of the program is an environmentally friendly utilization of poultry litter.
Record #: 103 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-15
CEMP: 3
Location: Bertie
Person Reporting: Griffin, William J
Bertie County has three rivers that either join or go through the county. The county has a lot of sandy land that is prone to wind erosion. Program emphasis has
been on no-till and minimum till farming methods. Acres of reduced tillage has increased to over 45,000 in the year 2000. A large majority of acres are strip
tilled using hooded sprayers for weed control and never having to be cultivated. Educational programs have assisted farmers in equipment selection,
adjustment, and haebicide selection. Results have been a reduction in soil loss, reduction in tillage trips, time savings on land preparation, increase in organic
matter, and reductions in crop wind damage. The educational programs being implemented by farmers have resulted in a $450,000 savings.
Record #: 104 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: Reeves, Kenneth R
During an eight month vacancy on our staff, the critical pesticide education program was continued by two staff members. A concentrated training effort
resulted in 84.6% of the private pesticide recertifications being obtained within a six week period. This was the most efficient completion of this training that
our office has experienced.
Record #: 105 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: Reeves, Kenneth R
During an eight month vacancy on our staff, the critical pesticide education program was continued by two staff members. A concentrated training effort
resulted in 84.6% of the private pesticide recertifications being obtained within a six week period. This was the most efficient completion of this training that
our office has experienced.
Record #: 106 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-06
CEMP: 3
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Caldwell, Allen E
Control of insects and diseases continue to be a major expense for tobacco farmers. Distribution and use of training module on IPM for insects and diseases in
tobacco provided producers with a savings of 4 pounds of pesticides per acre. Fifteen producers has adopted the use of module and expressed appreciation for
program and its savings.
Record #: 107 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-18
CEMP: 3
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Nagy, Seth H
Caldwell County Cooperative Extension Service has actively promoted its pesticide container recycling program. This year over 3,000 containers have been
collected and recycled. This saves the county $13,000 in landfill disposal costs (each cubic foot of landfill space is $17.50). In addition, this program is a visible
paradigm for recycling in the community and helps with other programs, i.e., hero (oil recycling), corrugated box collection containers, and lead acid battery
recycling.
Record #: 108 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Nagy, Seth H
Farmers who have animal confinement operations, such as dairymen and pig farmers are required to be certified to apply animal manure to the land. To keep
the certification these producers are required to have six (6) hours of credit every three (3) years. For these credits to be most helpful to the producers in the
County they were surveyed to see what topics would be most helpful. From this, the County Center provided four (4) hours of education credits in 2000.
\"Record Keeping\", \"Computer Record Keeping\" and \"Fly & Rodent Control in Confinement Livestock Operations\". Record keeping allows producers to
keep track of manure applications. Over nine hundred (900) acres in Caldwell County received animal waste as applied by certified Animal waste applicators
and since the training zero (0) fly & rodent complaints have been logged.
Record #: 109 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-12
CEMP: 3
Location: Camden
Person Reporting: ONeal, Freddie
Pesticide Recertification is important to assure that producers are properly prepared to purchase, and utilize Pesticides in a safe manner. In Camden 23
producers were recertified and 5 new producers are in the process of Certifying for the first time.
Record #: 110 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-12
CEMP: 3
Location: Camden
Person Reporting: ONeal, Freddie
Camden County had 4400 acres of soybeans planted to no-till through double cropping process. Wheat straw when average yield produces straw that is
conducive to no-till, allows for good soil to seed contact retains moisture for the soybean crop reducing runoff of both tilled soil and pesticide. Major concern
is that controlled burning of straw offers alternatives in double cropping in situations of rank straw. What are the alternatives?
Record #: 111 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-12
CEMP: 3
Location: Camden
Person Reporting: ONeal, Freddie
Pesticide container recycling continues to benefit the citizens of Camden. Over 1600 containers were recycled. At $18 a yard to dispose of containers we have
saved over $3500. Also bulk metered tanks have been used by 10 producers,which has reduced total containers to dispose of.
Record #: 112 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Catawba
Person Reporting: Miller, N F
Consumers and pesticide applicators are concerned about the safe use and application of pesticides. Additionally, the current regulatory environment and
federal legislation have increased the need for pesticide education programs. The Newton Commercial Pesticide Applicators School provided pesticide training
to 83 potential applicators. Because of this training, participants indicated an average twofold increase in pesticide knowledge and 82 percent of the
participants passed the certification exam. Surveyed applicators said that having a pesticide license increased their earning potential by an average of $12,400.
Record #: 113 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 3
Location: Chatham
Person Reporting: Cooke, Albert
A horticulture researcher in private industry contacted me regarding locating a spray tank that had been loaned to a local grower who had left the state. I was
able to provide her with contact information leading to location of the missing tank. According to her, "by the time you add the cost of locating another tank,
customizing (spray painting with aluminum paint) and the lost opportunity until such procurement and customizations are made.... you're probably looking at
$750. That's significant to me."
Record #: 114 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-15
CEMP: 3
Location: Chatham
Person Reporting: Groce, Samuel E
In Chatham County, the agricultural community is highly fragmented. Hearing several different views has caused a many problems for the decision makers
over policy development. Working with the county Farm Bureau and the Chatham County Agribusiness Council the county commissioners were asked to form
a county agricultural advisory board to the commissioners. This recommendation was accepted by the commissioners and a board has been formed representing
all parts of the ag. community. This board will bring all viewpoints to the table and after discussion allow for a unified recommendation to go to the
commissioners.
Record #: 115 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Chatham
Person Reporting: Woolard, Glenn E
The tenth annual CHATHAM COUNTY FARM TOUR held on November 2, 2000 had the largest participation of all ten years with 115 participants. The farm
tour was conducted by the Chatham County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. The tour was part of the Chatham Farm-City Week
celebration. Tour stops included an organic lettuce farm, a beef cattle farm, a poultry, swine and cattle farm, a vineyard and winery, an Arabian horse farm, and
a sheep farm. 64% of the participants (74 out of 115) completed the post-evaluation. 85% (63 out of 74) said they gained a lot of knowledge from the farm
stops on the tour (4-tier scale: a lot/some/a little/none.) 86% (61 out of 71) rated farming as very important(5-tier scale: 1-very important to 5-not important).
68% (50 out of 74) rated the tour as outstanding (5-tier scale: 1-outstanding to 5-poor). Some participant comments on the evaluation included: Simply
wonderful! Many thanks! ..... Excellent, well organized ..... Thanks for a great educational day ..... Especially appreciated the meeting of so many fine families
who love their lives as they are ..... Impressed by each individual\'s commitment and passion to their farms and animals - my appreciation has been deepened.
Thank you.
Record #: 116 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Chatham
Person Reporting: Woolard, Glenn E
Over 600 people attended the second annual FARM FUN DAY. (400 attended in 1999.) It was held on October 28, 2000 at the National Guard Armory in Siler
City, NC. The event was conducted by the Chatham County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Farm Fun Day is the anchor event
for the Chatham Farm-City Week celebration. Activities included: live livestock and poultry exhibits; agricultural education exhibits; petting barnyard; pony
rides; kiddie tractor pull; sweet potato pie, sweet potato cobbler and cooking with honey contests; old and new tractor and farm equipment; meat tasting; tractor
price guessing; cow weight guessing; and local entertainment. Eighteen local businesses donated $3,000 to make possible the Farm-City Week program. 76
participants completed a post-evaluation. 93% (71 out of 76) rated the overall quality of Farm Fun Day as good or outstanding (5-tier scale: poor/fair/average/
good/outstanding). 80%(61 out of 76)indicated that Farm Day much or very much met their expectations (5-tier scale: no,not at all/little/ some/much/very
much). 71% (52 out of 73) gained much or very much knowledge about agriculture in Chatham County (5-tier scale: very little/little/ some/much/very much).
64% (47 out of 73) gained much or very much knowledge about agri-business (5-tier scale: very little/little/ some/much/very much). 95%(71 out of 75)said
they know more about agriculture and agri-business as a result of attending Farm Day (2-tier scale: yes/no). 94% (67 out of 71) said they will attend Farm Day
again next year (2-tier scale; yes/no).
Record #: 117 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Chatham
Person Reporting: Woolard, Glenn E
Over 350 youth (preschool through grade 3) participated in the COUNTY FAIR YOUTH DAY held on September 6, 2000. The event was conducted by the
Chatham County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Youth rotated to seven educational stations. The stations included; beekeeping,
dairy farming, poultry farming, grass sculpturing, worm farming, goat milking and making goat soap, and enviro scope (soil and water conservation). Agencies
and businesses working together in the program were Cooperative Extension Service, Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation
Service, Chatham County Fair Association, Busy Bee Farm, Udder Delight, Third Street Veterinary Clinic, and Master Gardener volunteers. This was the first
year that educational stations were set up at the county fair and youth rotated to the various stations. In the past years, preschool and school groups visited the
exhibits on their own. No programs were given. The teachers were very positive and complimentary about the structured educational programs. These
programs were planned and organized by the Cooperative Extension Service.
Record #: 118 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-16
CEMP: 3
Location: Clay
Person Reporting: Brown, Silas P
Through the use of a regional pesticide container recycling trailer which was located in our county for a two week period, 32 containers were collected for
recycling.
Record #: 119 of 1961
Date: 2000-10-25
CEMP: 3
Location: Cleveland
Person Reporting: Stout, John M
During 2000 the apple IPM Program was expanded through agent involvement in the Southern Appalachian Orchard Research Program. This initiative
involves a team of specialists, suppliers, producers, agents, and consultants who encourage commercial apple growers in N.C. and the southeast to move toward
new low residue chemicals for pest control in their orchards. This approach is supported by EPA and Gerber, the project\\\'s major funding partner. 75% of
growers have reduced reliance on traditional pesticides and are adopting newer low volume technology for pest control. The program should result in reduced
chemical use, lower pesticide residues and improved consumer safety and confidence.
Record #: 120 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 3
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Parker, Milton B
As a result of participating in an area alternative crops school,Rex Altomare of Robeson County has successfully grown and marketed organic vegetables in
Pembroke and Lumberton. Rex has grown organic carrots,sweetpotatoes,okra and leafy greens.Rex also serves on the Robeson County Veg. Crops Specialized
Committee.
Record #: 121 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-01
CEMP: 3
Location: Cumberland
Person Reporting: Bailey, Kenneth W
On Friday October 13, 2000 a Fire Ant and Mosquito Control Seminar was conducted. Dr Charles Apperson was a guest speaker on fire ants and mosquitoes,
Kenny Bailey spoke about pesticide usage concerns. The audience consisted of health department, forestry, pest control and landscape personnel in addtion to
the general public. One hundred and thirty-seven people attended this workshop. Based on pre and post test scores, there was a sixteen percent increase in
knowledge. One hundred and twenty people earned two and one-half hours of continuing pesticide recertification credits.
Record #: 122 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Currituck
Person Reporting: Grandy, Tommy R
Knowing the crisis that farm families face today with the dispressed prices of the commodities market, the County Cooperative Extension staff with the support
of a sponsor held the first ever Farm Family Appreciation Night. Over 40 farmers and their wives enjoyed a great meal and entertainment as well as some great
door prizes. In addition, the top county soybean and corn yield winners and Cooperative Extension volunteer cooperators for 1999 were all recognized with
plaques. This was a great event for a well deserved and appreciative group of people.
Record #: 123 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Currituck
Person Reporting: Grandy, Tommy R
NCCE agriculture agents from the six most northeast counties in North Carolina planned and presented the 2000 Northeast Ag Expo in Gates County this year.
Over 200 hundred farmers and landowners attended the field day featuring cotton and peanut production as well as how effective forestry and wildlife practices
can benefit the environment and be profitable. Representatives from the NRCS, N. C. Forest Service and the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission worked
with NCCE in planning and presenting their available services to participates at this highly successful field day in September.
Record #: 124 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Coggins, Troy E
During the first 6 months of 2000, 161 private pesticide applicators were recertified and 6 new applicators were certified in Davidson and Randolph Counties.
In addition, 59 licensed applicators received 2 hours of continuing certification credit.
Record #: 125 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Coggins, Troy E
I conduct general continuing certification class for all subclasses of license pesticide applicators and dealers. Each class last for 2 hours and offers 2 hours of
credit. There were 2 small problems with this arrangement. One, is when participants show up late and want to receive full credit. Two, is space at the
Randolph County location is limited to 40 participants. Often times people will sign up but fail to show up the day of the meeting. This results in an empty
seat that another applicator or dealer would have used. To help solve these 2 situations, I started charging a registration fee of $5.00 per person. The fee
included a barbecue lunch. The registration fee was non-refundable after a specified date, and had to be paid even if you chose not the eat lunch. By starting the
program in Davidson county with lunch, everyone was present by the time the actual program started. In Randolph County, this prevented people from casually
signing up with the idea they might come.
Record #: 126 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: McKnight, Carl R
Poultry producers in Davidson County were concerned about correctly completing waste management records. NRCS, DSWCD, and the Davidson County
Cooperative Extension Service planned and conducted a Poultry Waste Management Record Keeping Workshop. Twelve producers and one representative
from Farm Credit attended the workshop. The workshop was a success in that producers felt confident they could accurately complete their waste management
records.
Record #: 127 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Davie
Person Reporting: Hoover, Gregory M
Adjusting Greenhouse Temperatures Improves Flower Production A local cut flower producer experiencing significant bud abortion losses on Asiatic lilies in
the greenhouse called Extension. Extension Agent Greg Hoover and Floriculture Extension Specialist Brian Whipker tested and analyzed the production
system. They detected that the main problem was the day and night temperature range in the greenhouse. They recommended maintaining higher night time
temperatures. Upon following Extension recommendations, bud abortion ceased and the farmer sold lilies generating about $5000 in revenue.
Record #: 128 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-02
CEMP: 3
Location: Davie
Person Reporting: Thompson, Ronnie
The 2000 Davie County Farm City Celebration was held September 23. It began with an all night rain on Friday night September 22 and morning of 23.
Approximately 250 people participated, including one town mayor, a member of the NC House of Represenatives and one county commissioner and spouse. A
dozen or more ag and industry exhibits were on display. The event was carried out by CE Staff, Cattlemens Assoc, 3 Corporate Sponsors, Master Gardners,
Extension and Community Associations, 4-Hers, and Adult 4-H Volunteers. A critque of the event by our Advisory Council at thier October 2000 meeting
indicated that they feel it is one of the best county Farm City Events in Piedmont NC and that we ought to be very proud and continue to support it with time
and effort.
Record #: 129 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Spivey, Bryant M
As a result of Extension Programs the adoption of conservation tillage has greatly increased in 2000. Cotton producers have adopted notill planting or
striptill planting on a total of 6,400 acres. This practice has saved an average of three tillage trips in the field and has reduced soil erosion by wind and water.
By reducing tillage trips, cotton growers have reduced production costs by $96,000 collectively. In addition, notill planting of corn and soybeans has
increased greatly in Duplin County. Approximately onehalf of all doublecropped soybeans and onehalf of all corn is now planted notill in Duplin
County. This is a total of 25,000 acres of grain crops that are planted with notill planting equipment. By planting these grain crops notill producers have
saved an average of 2 tillage trips resulting in $250,000 less production expense on these acres.
Record #: 130 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Spivey, Bryant M
Extension programs have demonstrated the benefits of transgenic crops to control pests and confer herbicide tolerance. RoundupReady cotton and soybeans
have been adopted on 82,400 acres. As a result of Extension recommendations, fluometuron (a triazine herbicide), has not been applied on 20,000 acres of
cotton and preemergence herbicides have been deleted on 25,000 acres of soybeans. This change results in a reduction of 1 pound of herbicide active ingredient
per acre on these acres. Bt cotton has been planted on 19,500 cotton acres in Duplin County. On average Bt cotton requires 2 less applications of a pyrethroid
insecticide in Duplin County. This results in 0.05 lbs of insecticide active ingredient not used. Bt cotton has resulted in improved bollworm control for Duplin
County cotton producers and is an efficacious alternative to pyrethroid insecticides.
Record #: 131 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Spivey, Bryant M
Because of on-going Extension Programs in Duplin County crop producers have adopted production practices such as: transgenic crops, alternative fertilizers,
greenhouse transplant production for tobacco, and disease resistant varieties. The adoption of transgenic crops has resulted in lower cost, more effective weed
control for cotton and soybeans and cheaper more complete insect control for cotton. 80 percent of the cotton and soybean acreage is now planted with
transgenic varieties. 19,200 acres of Roundup Ready cotton has resulted in improved weed control and fewer preemergence herbicides. 18,000 acres of Bt
cotton has resulted in 2 fewer applications of a pyrethroid insecticide per acre and improved bollworm control. In Duplin County non-Btcotton averaged 1.41%
less insect damage than conventional cotton. This reduced damage resulted in 16.92 lbs. of lint per acre for a total value of $197,964 on the Duplin County
crop.
Record #: 132 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Fletcher
Person Reporting: Hass, Lanny W
I conducted three farmer income tax schools. Two were for farmers and one was for tax practioneers. I changed the format considerably. We charged $80 for
registration and served refreshments and gave a book with the session. A survey was conducted. Over 95% of the attendees said that they like this format
better. Over 90% said they received information that would save them money on their taxes. One farmer saved over $25,000 from information received from
the tax school.
Record #: 133 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-26
CEMP: 3
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Bost, Toby D
Landscape professionals have few opportunities locally to improve their skills in the Green Industry and earn creditials while working full-time. The Forsyth
County Extension Service hosted a workshop in March that targeted landscape professionals, providing hands-on training utilizing materials and assistance
from the N.C. Landscape Association. Landscapers completing the workshop were better prepared to sit for the Certified Landscape Technician exam, a
national program. Twenty-eight people participated in the one-day workshop, which included professionals and students from two community colleges.
Participants learned irrigation techniques, grading and equipment operation. The value of the training is estimated at $2500.
Record #: 134 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 3
Location: Gaston
Person Reporting: Drechsler, Peggy A
Dairy producers struggle to comply with strict environmental regulations. Extension\'s animal waste operator continuing education program provides direct
farm management and record keeping opportunities. Under the guidance of Extension and the local soil and water conservation district, eighteen dairies
increased self-responsibility for animal waste management as indicated by annual soil tests, quarterly waste tests, and timely responses to notices of deficiency
and timely certification renewals. The result is improved waste application methods and improved water quality.
Record #: 135 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 3
Location: Graham
Person Reporting: Collins, Randy
Establishing alternative cash crops was a recommendation of the advisory leadership system in 2000. During the month of June, Cooperative Extension, along
with other Graham County officials had the priviledge of conducting an international tour for prospective buyers. Interested parties from Amsterdam and
Germany were primarily concerned with the development of Sanguinaria spp. for use as a food additive in livestock feeds. Visitors toured both natural and
domestic cultivars, and were impressed with the potential for future production.
Record #: 136 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 3
Location: Graham
Person Reporting: Collins, Randy
N.C. Cooperative Extension, along with NCDA held a county-wide pesticide collection day in Graham County. Over a one day period, we collected 104
containers of various pesticides and herbicides, which added up to 591 lbs. of pesticides collected in all. This was a major accomplishment for Graham County
since it relies heavily upon the agricultural industry for income.
Record #: 137 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 3
Location: Graham
Person Reporting: Collins, Randy
N.C. Cooperative Extension held three pesticide certification and recertification classes in 2000. The result of these classes were that 12 applicators, both
private and commercial, received certification or recertification.
Record #: 138 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 3
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Brooks, G T
The Granville County Cooperative Extension Center with the assistance of the NCDA & CS Pesticide Section conducted a pesticide disposal day on September
19, 2000. During the collection day, 347 containers with a total weight of 1,926 pounds of pesticides were collected. Many of these chemicals were out dated
and no longer needed. Removing these pesticides from the farm and homes greatly reduced the risk to the environment.
Record #: 139 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 3
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Brooks, G T
In order to purchase restricted use pesticides a grower must have a Private Pesticide Applicator License. These applicators have to renew their certification
every three years. The Granville Cooperative Extension Center conducted five recertification programs were 68 growers recieved renewal credits. Topics
covered included I.P.M., worker procection standards, environmental protection, and proper use of pesticides. With tools gained at these sessions growers are
better able to make wise decision concerning pesticide use.
Record #: 140 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 3
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Brooks, G T
Environmental issues such as water quality is important in the programming of the Granville County Cooperative Extension Service. During a day camp 65
youth and adults took a trip to the Tar River to study stream flow and the the effects of surface water pollution. As these youth go back to their homes they will
be aware of the small things that they can do to make a difference in protecting our environment.
Record #: 141 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Greene
Person Reporting: Regans, Mike E
Mike Regans, Area Specialized Agent in Environmental Education, taught 623 certified animal waste management system operators in 29 workshops for a total
of 971 contact hours. Regans developed two new continuing education courses which were approved for recertification credit by the Water Pollution Control
System Operator Certification Commission. In addition, Regans participated in 3 Type A Animal Waste Management System Operator Certification Training
sessions with a total of 159 participants.
Record #: 142 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-11
CEMP: 3
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Wickliffe, William
Pesticide Training Pays: The growth of the Green Industry in Guilford County has created opportunities for new businesses but has contributed to a shortage of
properly trained employees. Biannually, the Commercial Horticulture Agent and the Pesticide Coordinator at the Guilford County Center have elicited the help
of NCSU and NCDA experts to prepare participants for pesticide licensing. On average, this team has helped over 75% of the participants to pass this crucial
licensing examination. Additionally, through evaluation of the training, participants strongly agreed that all aspects of the training function were extremely
helpful (ranking of 1.5 with scale of 1 to 5). But not only do we help them pass the test, this generates income. Two percent of respondents said the increased
potential annual income from this training would be $100,000. Eight percent of the respondents will increase their income by greater than $10,000.
Record #: 143 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-11
CEMP: 3
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Wickliffe, William
Watershed Protection: Working across county lines, Agents in Alamance and Guilford Counties have spent the last three years collaborating with farmers to
clean up watersheds. Based on scientific data gathered by the Water Resources Research Institute, two lakes supplying drinking water to the City of Burlington
had low levels of atrazine. Although the levels were below the MCL for this pesticide, the presence necessitated a response by the water company. Working
together, the City of Burlington, WRRI, and the agents effected a plan to reduce the amount of atrazine that might get into the lakes. In those three years, the
atrazine levels in most watershed tributaries have been reduced to near zero. The undisclosed financial benefit to the water company has been reduced use of
activated charcoal to remove the pesticide. The benefit to the farmers has been their continued stewardship of the land.
Record #: 144 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Halifax
Person Reporting: Whitehead, Arthur J
On November 29, 2000 five agencies came together to host a Farmer Landowner workshop. This joint effort between the NRCS, Forestry, FSA, RCD and
Extension proved to be quite a success as over 120 people attended the workshop. This meeting provided timely information for landowners who may be
considered underserved by some when it comes to helping them protect their land and being aware of program opportunities. Topics included wills, heir lands,
forestry sales, program opportunities with the various agencies.
Record #: 145 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-25
CEMP: 3
Location: Hoke
Person Reporting: Walters, Keith B
Many of our citizens in Hoke county are faced with useless pesticides left on their property from year to year creating a potential hazard. Therefore,
Cooperative Extension Hoke County Center had a Pesticide Disposal Day for the farmers, gardeners, and homeowners in our county. Working in conjunction
with the NCDA&CS; Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program we were able to provide the proper disposal for pesticides of any kind at no charge to the
consumer. During our collection day we were able to collect 44 containers with a total weight of 821 pounds of pesticides. The event was well received and
we hope to be able to provide this program again to reduce hazard potentials for our citizens.
Record #: 146 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 3
Location: Hoke
Person Reporting: Walters, Keith B
We were able to collect 8844 plastic pesticide containers for recycling due to Extension programming efforts in Hoke County. We had 6914 (2 1/2 gallon)
containers and 1930 (1 gallon) containers that had a combined weight of 6151 pounds. We had only 18 containers rejected in 2000. During Pesticide
Recertification Classes participants were instructed on how to properly rinse and prepare plastic containers for recycling. Participants were given a copy of
"Rinse Now and Recycle" a step by step publication printed by the NCDA & CS that shows how to properly clean pesticide containers. They were also
reminded of the four sites located throughout the county that accept containers. Extension also provided an inspection checklist for each collection site that
illustrates acceptable and non acceptable containers.
Record #: 147 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 3
Location: Hoke
Person Reporting: Warren, A S
An area Certification Training for Animal Waste System Operators was held in Scotland County. Twenty-two swine producers and swine industry workers
from Cumberland, Hoke, Moore, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland Counties attended. Agents from these counties worked together to teach the training. Pre
and post tests were given to assess knowledge gained. The difference between the pre-test scores(62%) and the post test scores(82%) indicated a 20%
improvement.
Record #: 148 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 3
Location: Iredell
Person Reporting: Breedlove, Donald E
Commerical pesticide applications holding ornamental and turfgrass license are regularly hard ppressed to meet the requirements for recertification unless they
committ to a half day minimum educational event. An opportunity presented itself in February for both renewal credit and hands on experience in weed and
insect identification. Extension in cooperation with an equipment dealer on its annual Customer Appreciation Day provided such an opportunity to landscapers
and ground maintenance employees. A 20 sample weed/grass display and a running video on the 10 most common insects in trees and ornamentals was
presented. Participants took a pre-test and were given the proper ID for incorrect or unknown pest. A total of 19 received renewal credit, with 5 correctly
identifying all in pre-test and 11 of the remaining 14 knew only 10 or less of the 30 specimens.
Record #: 149 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 3
Location: Iredell
Person Reporting: Bunton, Kathy
As area specialized agent, poultry my job has been very challenging and rewarding. Over the last nine months I have made over 1426 face-to-face contacts with
poultry growers in the 3 counties that I serve. I have worked with area poultry companies by conducting 4 inservice trainings for flock supervisors, presenting
updates on waste management plans at 5 grower meetings, writing articles for company newsletters, and reaching 399 of their growers with waste management
information. I have promoted the poultry industry at 4 major events where 525 youth and adults were reached with the message of the economic importance of
the idustry to our area as well as our state.
Record #: 150 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 3
Location: Jackson
Person Reporting: Hawk, Robert J.
Corn Mazes of Western North Carolina. Assited four farmers in the development of four corn mazes across three Western North Carolina counties; i.e. Swain,
Cherokee, Transylvanai and the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Started with an educational awareness satge in the witner of 2000 with field trips to a maze in
Eastern Tennessee to better educate myself and the farmers ultimately. Approximately 20,000 visitors and $12,000.00 to the farmers supplemented their annual
income and provided an additional tourists attraction pertaining to agriculturen for the tourists.
Record #: 151 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 3
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Darden, James B
Loss of registration of insecticides hass ignificantly increased the percentage of sweetpotato roots deemed unmarketable by packer/shippers. As a result,
Johnston County Extension Agents, the Department of Entomology, and industry collaborated to offer growers a sweetpotato hotline to call and receive
localized information and recommendations. Agents monitored sweetpotato fields using pheromone traps, sticky cups and light traps. Our efforts resulted in
county by county insect monitoring and realistic area appropriate recommendations. 11 Johnston County growers (1743 total acres) utilized this information
exclusively to base their spray programs. Some growers sprayed fewer times than in previous years resulting in a savings (chemicals, labor, machinery) of
$11,955.00. Others documented a higher pack-out due to a reduced number of insect damaged roots. On average, growers received a 10% better pack out
resulting in 18,100 (18,100 X $7.00 = $126,700.00) more marketable bushels of sweetpotatoes. Savings realized by Johnston County growers exceeds
$138,655.00.
Record #: 152 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Hughes, Ronald
To sustain any farming operation water quality must be at the forefront of any plan. Cattlemen are interested in fencing out small streams and wetlands to
ensure a quality drinking source. Gathering ideas of what needs to be done and what programs are available was the goal of a tour. A farm in Archer Lodge was
looked at as a possible site to show stream crossing and waterway fence-out systems with alternative drinking sites. Bill Lord,Neuse River Agent, lead the
discussions with business representatives who are interested in wet land mitigation. The Archer Lodge site, if all parties agree, can be used to demonstrate best
management practices for stream management in pastures. The cattle manager is ready to set up the program. This project could have long term effects on not
only improved water quality but on educating other livestock grazers on how best to manage water resources.
Record #: 153 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Spaulding, Eric V
Controlling pests economically is a major concern of field crops farmers. Pest control product prices are rising while commodity prices are falling. This
situation has left farmers searching for ways to produce profitable crops by reducing pesticide usage. Integrated Pest Management principles were addressed as
a key component to pest control in all pesticide education and agricultural production meetings. As a result, 95 percent of soybean acreage, 10 percent of the
corn acreage, and 75 percent of cotton acreage was planted in genetically engineered seeds as part of farmer initiated Integrated Pest Management programs to
reduce pesticide use, protect the environment, and decrease production costs. Producers increased profits $4,145,675 by utilizing these strategies.
Record #: 154 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Spaulding, Eric V
Farmers and landowners have increased concerns about how production practices on their farm affect the environment. New nutrient management, sediment
movement, erosion and buffer requirements contained in the Neuse River Basin Rules served as a catalyst for farmers to adopt strategies to meet nutrient
reduction requirements. Over 20,000 acres of Johnston County cropland has been enrolled into Precision Farming Programs offered by local agribusinesses.
Grid soil sampling and applying variable rates of fertilizer and lime resulted in savings of over $280,000 for participants on their fertility program.
Record #: 155 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Spaulding, Eric V
Pesticide applicators realize that pesticide exposure is a majorthreat in their occupation. 424 Private and 152 Commercial Pesticide Applicators are
implementing strategies to protect themselves, their families, and employees from pesticide exposureand the groundwater from contamination while using
pesticides. Local farmers are voluntarily requiring at least one employee to obtain a pesticide license in order to mix, load, and apply pesticides. As a result,
pesticide applicators have reduced legal liability, increased employee familiarity with pesticide products used, reduced pesticide exposure, and exceeded
required levels of safety training for employees. This saved applicators $1,255,000 by using pesticides more efficiently, avoiding regulatory fines, avoiding
pesticide worker illness, and qualifying for decreased farm liability insurance rates.
Record #: 156 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Lee
Person Reporting: Roos, Debbie L
To control pests on agricultural crops, lawns, and in our homes, pesticides are often a necessary tool. Pesticides are classified as either general or restricted-use.
According to Federal and North Carolina law, only a certified pesticide applicator may use or supervise the use of restricted-use pesticides. To become certified,
applicators must receive training and/or undergo testing to demonstrate that they are competent to handle and use restricted-use pesticides. Both private
applicators and commercial applicators must become certified. Extension provided 7 training opportunities to 195 private and commercial pesticide applicators
in 2000. Topics included integrated pest management, fire ant control, weed management for turf and ornamentals, pesticides and human health, and spray drift
management. Extension also arranged to have an NCDA Inspector administer a pesticide applicators' exam at the office to encourage more people to become
licensed.
Record #: 157 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Lenoir
Person Reporting: Harper, Alan A
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