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
Private Applicator Recertification classes this winter have been a treat. Farmer reaction has been positive for this new round of information. Comments have
consistently been \"This is the best recertification class I\'ve ever attended.\" Other comments include \"I normally sleep though these things but I did not go to
sleep today and I learned something too.\", \"That information and the slides really showed why I should take WPS more seriously.\" and \"The information
presented was good information far any meeting, and I got recertified too!\"
Record #: 158 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Lenoir
Person Reporting: Harper, Alan A
\"Thank you for coming by my greenhouse and finding that disease problem. I mowed them this morning and I never saw that spot of disease.\" is typical of the
response received from visiting tobacco production greenhouses. Another grower said \"I\'d never have believed fireants were causing the problem if you had
not shown them to me. This house eventually lost about 120 trays to fireants. The most common reports are thanks for coming by. Why aren\'t the plants
growing in the middle bed like they should. I my fertility right because I have a leak in a bed. Am I clipping too low? Where did you see those vegetable
weevils? Thanks for coming by and don\'t forget to stop in ANYTIME you\'re in the area.
Record #: 159 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Lenoir
Person Reporting: Harper, Alan A
Cotton, and soybean, management decisions often revolve around insect management/control. Light trap counts were sent weekly from mid July until late
August. Farmers are currently reporting how much this information helps them schedule their time. Typical responses include: \"I did not have to spend time
scouting my cotton because I knew there were not any (many) insects in the area. This knowledge allowed me to spend my time more efficiently until insects
started becoming a problem.\" \"Every day at lunch I checked your web page to find out what the insect counts had done overnight. This was certainly
convenient and necessary information.\" The time spent checking the light trap daily means the best information available to local growers for making the best
management decisions or scheduling scouting and or spraying operations.
Record #: 160 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Lenoir
Person Reporting: Harper, Alan A
Tobacco greenhouses were hit hard in Lenoir County in 2000 with blue mold, sclerotinia, rhizoctonia, pythium, etc. Because of this large disease problem, a
greenhouse disease meeting was held in December addressing disease management strategies and options for 2001. About 60 farmers attended and asked a
multitude of questions about tray sanitation, tray replacement, disease prevention, disease control including chemical and management options for control. The
general concensus was that the meeting certainly answered the questions being asked at the present time. One gentleman from a neighboring county remarked
\"I came over here because I knew I\'d learn something.\"
Record #: 161 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 3
Location: Lenoir
Person Reporting: Keene, Mark M
The Neuse River has been identified as an ailing river being polluted with high levels of nitrogen. The Parrott Farm is a demonstration farm of the Neuse River
Crop Management Project located in Lenoir County. Wells have been installed into grass buffers to sample nitrate levels at the field edges near drainage
ditches. Water samples collected from 60 wells and analyzed for nitrates indicate a substantial reduction in nitrate concentrations moving into water supplies.
As much as an 88% nitrate reduction has been documented when using grassed buffers.
Record #: 162 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 3
Location: Lenoir
Person Reporting: Keene, Mark M
Lenoir County farmers have long recognized the importance of site specific application of inputs. Precision farming (GPS) now allows site specific inputs for
crops. The primary goal of this educational program is to help farmers improve the efficiency of lime, fertilizer, and other inputs for increased productivity and
profits while decreasing adverse environmental impacts. Eighteen (18) producers are using this technology to apply fertilizers and lime to become more
efficient, increase profits and improve water quality by reducing fertilizer inputs.
Record #: 163 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-26
CEMP: 3
Location: McDowell
Person Reporting: Deluca, Mario
With only 2 percent of our population being involved in agriculture, a overwhelming percentage no longer understands the problems and benifits of agriculture.
The advisory council recommended the continuation of Ag Awareness Field Day to provide students with a positive agricultural expierience. 600 4th grade
students and teachers gained an appreciation of the importance of agriculture in this two day activity. Participants recieved relevant information and worksheets
prior to the event. Students participated in 9 sessions dealing with beef, dairy, sheep, grain , ostrich, aquaculture, beekeeping, 4H livestock projects and
horticuture. Students also participated in an educational quiz contest and a \"Why agriculture is important\" essay contest. 8 winners received $50.00 savings
bonds. Equivalent activities and program materials generally cost about $10.00 per person at petting farms. This program represents a $6000.00 savings to our
schools this year and a total of $66,000.00 since it\'s inception in 1990.
Record #: 164 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 3
Location: Mecklenburg
Person Reporting: MacNair, John
In order to provide economic and environmental benefit to landscapers and arborists, I offered 9 tree care classes and two workshops reaching 830 participants,
560 pesticide credit hours, and 231 hours of ISA certified arborist credit.
Record #: 165 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Mecklenburg
Person Reporting: Monroe, James H
I have been able to network with Meck.Co. Parks and Rec. Dept., local Eniv. Protection agency and local vendors to establish a local turfgrass test site that will
be irrigated. Plans are to test fescue varieties, nutrient management stratgies and other cultural practices
Record #: 166 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 3
Location: Mecklenburg
Person Reporting: Monroe, James H
889 Commercial Applicators have earned 1732 hours of pesticide recertification credits at meetings I have conducted or planned. 428 hours of this were all
category credits that apply to small clientel groups such as pet dippers, right of way aquatics and forestry.
Record #: 167 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 3
Location: Mitchell
Person Reporting: Vance, Jeffery K
During the spring of 2000 a grant was requested and received from the NCDA & CS Pesticide Section to implement a container recycling program for Mitchell
County. Funds in the amount of 4,610.00 were received through the Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund. This program to begin in spring of 2001 will move
the Mitchell County Solid Waste Disposal Program a step further in eliminating some of their solid waste disposal fees. County Goverment and representatives
from the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service partnered to receive this grant.
Record #: 168 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 3
Location: Mitchell
Person Reporting: Vance, Jeffery K
During the summer of 2000 the Mitchell County Cooperative Extension Center teamed up with the Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, of the NCDA &
CS\'s Pesticide Section, to offer a pesticide disposal day for citizens of Mitchell and surrounding counties. The successful program netted 111 pesticide
containers with a total weight of 582 pounds of pesticides being collected.
Record #: 169 of 1961
Date: 2000-03-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Moore
Person Reporting: Cooke, Albert R
In November my Nursery & Landscape advisory committee met without me and provided me a number of suggested topics for our annual winter conference -
including many topics which I would not have thought of. We developed an all day single venue format to cover most of the topics. In spite of adverse
conditions for attendance (the weather was great for working, and storms had left many businesses behind schedules), the attendance was as great as at any Turf
& Ornamental Conference in recent years.
Record #: 170 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-12
CEMP: 3
Location: Nash
Person Reporting: Tyson, Charlie
Nash County citizens have no safe method of pesticide disposal. As a result, old pesticides are being stored indefinitely and improperly in homes and farm
buildings. Responding to this need, the staff of the Nash Cooperative Extension Center provided the organization and leadership for a Countywide Pesticide
Collection Day. At no cost to the county, 8,500 lbs. of old pesticides were collected and permanently sealed in steel drums. These containers were shipped to a
hazardous waste incinerator at Eldorado Arkansas where they were destroyed. Several cans of DDT and two cases of an arsenic based insecticide known as
"Paris Green" were among the more notorious pesticides collected.
Record #: 171 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 3
Location: Nash
Person Reporting: Wilder, Mike
Nash Co. NRCS has received a grant to provide local landfill with wildlife habitat and erosion control plantings. Nash County CES Agent assisted the
department with advice on grass, wildflower, and landscape plant species which would be suitable for the site, as well as possible sources of seed. Nash CES
agent also assisted by assessing site, consulting about spacing, planting dates, recommending species, and providing NRCS with plant lists and nursery
locations. Values to society include: controlled erosion, conservation of wildlife areas, beautification, decreased nutrient runoff, and cleaner air.
Record #: 172 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-01
CEMP: 3
Location: New Hanover
Person Reporting: Metcalf, Mary A
Commercial pesticide licensing is a growing need in New Hanover County. The increase in new residences is creating a demand for landscape installation and
maintenance companies. In September 2000, New Hanover County Pesticide Coordinator hosted the annual Fall commercial pesticide licensing school and
exam. The capacity class of 74 attendees contributed to the record setting test examinees at 85 people. The test pass rate was 75 percent. Benefits to New
Hanover County include better environmental stewardship, safer handling of pesticides and less portential for pesticide misues.
Record #: 173 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-14
CEMP: 3
Location: Northampton
Person Reporting: Lifsey, Heather N
A producer called with questions about pasture management. He kept his cows in adrylot and used the pasture to make hay. He also has several hog houses
and needed additional forage to spray waste on. The OIC was interested in using matua and called me to get information. We worked on a plan and they
planted matua this fall. The producer plans to make only hay this year, but intends to use rotational grazing starting next year. This will eliminate the time and
cost of moving forage to the cattle, and also gives him a forage with a higher N requirement for applying waste.
Record #: 174 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Morton, Jeffery K
Private, commercial and public pesticide applicators are required by law to maintain their proficiency in using pesticides safely and effectively while limiting
damage to nontarget pests and the environment. Two hours of pesticide training in how pesticides can adversely affect human health when applied in a
hazardous situation or without proper protective equipment was given by the Onslow County Pesticide Coordinator to 80 private applicators and to 25
commercial/public operators. When compared with pretest scores, post tests administered to class participants showed an increase by 21 percent in their
understanding of basic principles of toxicology underlying pesticide exposure and risk.
Record #: 175 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 3
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Rashash, Diana
The Constructed Wetlands alternative swine waste treatment project is now in operation. To-date, more than 200 people have gone to see the site. System
operation will be monitored for at least the next two years. Many farmers have stated that they want to be updated on the sites performance and intend to visit
again. It is hoped that it will prove to be a viable alternative treatment method.
Record #: 176 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 3
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Rashash, Diana
The majority of the certified swine waste applicators in the state were required to obtain their 6-hrs of continuing education credit by December 31, 2000. To
accommodate that need, ten classes were held during 2000. Participation and feedback were very favorable. The farmers especially liked the on-farm projects.
Record #: 177 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 3
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Rashash, Diana
The revised, improved version of the Battelle aeration units have been installed in both Wilson Bay (New River) and a local swine farm lagoon. In boths
instances, it is hoped that the units will prove to be a viable means of improving water quality. The City of Jacksonville and the Corps of Engineers are very
interested in how the Wilson Bay units perform. Installation of the units is the end result of collaboration among several agencies.
Record #: 178 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Shaw, F D
Onslow Row crop farmers are rapidly adopting new technology in the area of no-till plantings. Twenty years ago Onslow farmers lead the state in corn no-till
and green manure covers. Through the advances in Round-up Ready technology and Extension educational programs Onslow farmers are reducing soil tonnage
losses and increasing soil productivity. Early estimates for the year 2000 show no-till/reduced till up 56% from the previoyus year resulting in a positive
environmental impact on 18,700 acres.
Record #: 179 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Shaw, F D
Farm safety remains an program area of emphasis.The Onslow Farm safety Tractor Driving contest was successfully completed with 9 participants. This contest
is a collaborative effort between Cooperative Extension, Vocational Agriculture Teachers, Department of Transportation, 4-H, and FFA. This program is in it\'s
21st year and has produced 3 State Tractor Driving Champions. The on going thrust and accomplishments of this program is changing attitudes and improving
skills related to farm safety. A farm satety workshop is planned for this spring.
Record #: 180 of 1961
Date: 2000-10-02
CEMP: 3
Location: Orange
Person Reporting: Hardin, W R
NCCE-Orange County coordinated a pesticide disposal and collection day with NCDA for farmers and commercial applicators on September 20. This is the
first such collection in Orange county in over 10 years. This resulted in 1980 total pounds of pesticides in 238 containers being collected. Many of these
pesticides have long been banned for use in the U.S. and those particpating expressed appreciation for the opportunity to dispose of them in the proper manner
Record #: 181 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Orange
Person Reporting: Hardin, W R
With assistance from NCDA&CS;, conducted a pesticide collection and disposal day in Orange County for farmers, commercial and public applicators. A total
of 238 containers with 1,980 pounds of pesticides were collected. Many of these pesticides had lost their registration and several were in containers that were
dangerous due to their deterioration. The intended audience was very grateful to have the opportunity to rid themselves of these materials.
Record #: 182 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Burke, Travis B
Water applicators must adhere to guidelines as set by DENHR. Since pork production has declined in Northeastern North Carolina, farmers must adopt proper
practices for \"phase out\" procedures of lagoons as well as management of active lagoons. To ensure that all necessary credits were obtained, a group of 4
producers travelled to Raleigh to complete a 1 day training, which completed their credit requirement. The group were not aware of this training and all were
relieved that they received the credits \"just in time\".
Record #: 183 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Burke, Travis B
A local plumber has had difficulty finding appropriate sites to apply his septic waste. A local cattle producer agreed to allow his land for use in receiving waste
from the plumber. As a result, a waste plan has been written and adopted, which resulted in an example of how producers and other non-agricultural production
related residents may co-exist.
Record #: 184 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Wood, Alton E
On Tuesday, November 28, 2000, the Pasquotank County Center conducted a recertification class for all categories of commercial pesticide applicators/dealers.
The 28 in attendance earned a total of 84 hours of credits. A pre- and a post-test was conducted with 24 and 26, respectively completing exams. The average
score for the pre-test was 85 and 95 for the post-test. An evaluation of the class was conducted with all in attendance indicating that they received information
applicable to their job and that they had gained new knowledge. The total value placed on the training was $1640 or an average of $63.10 per person. On a
scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent), the attendees gave the class an average score of 4.26. It is important that Extension conduct this training since they provide
an opportunity for participants to get credits and allow them to receive useful information.
Record #: 185 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 3
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Wood, Alton E
On Friday, December 15, 2000, the Pasquotank County Center conducted a No-Till Roundtable. This meeting, which was conducted in response to requests by
growers for information on this topic, had 24 attendees. The program consisted of the following speakers: Dr. Ron Heiniger (Crop Science Extension
Specialist, NCSU), Dr. Carl Crozier, (Soil Science Extension Spec., NCSU), Dr. George Naderman (Soil Science Extension Spec., NCSU) and Dr John Bradley
(Con-Till Spec., Monsanto) as well as a panel of 5 growers with extensive experience in no-till. This program was designed to present the basic facts about
no-till and to provide a lot of time for questions and answers. The program was well received and those in attendance felt that it addressed pertinent topics.
Record #: 186 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-24
CEMP: 3
Location: Pender
Person Reporting: Blackwell, Matt
On May 10, 2000 the Pender County Extension Center hosted a pesticide container recycling day. Containers had been pre-rinsed and collected since January
2000. Pender County Extension was pleased to have recycled 2500 pounds of containers in May and look to meet or exceed that success in a fall recycling day.
This success can be contributed to the environmental awareness among farmers that has increased through environmental education provided by Pender County
Extension.
Record #: 187 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-06
CEMP: 3
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Lauderdale, Danny M
Training and professionalism in Eastern NC has been greatly lacking in the past. Cooperative Extension offices in Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson Counties sponsors
yearly Landscape, Turfgrass, and Back to Basics Conferences for the turfgrass and landscape industry in eastern NC. Emphasis is on integrated pest
management, water conservation, plant selection, and equipment/pesticide safety. A total of 450 industry members attended this years conferences and 339
received pesticide recertification credits for attendance. According to surveys, these meetings have a value of $50 an hour to participants. Therefor, the value of
these meetings to the industry is $92,500 based on the contact hours and numbers of participants at each. Surveys have also determined need and topics for
future events.
Record #: 188 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-06
CEMP: 3
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Lauderdale, Danny M
Many individuals involved in the landscape industry in eastern NC get involved with little or no training. In an effort to supply training to members of the
landscape industry, Cooperative Extension in Pitt County actively participates in the Certified Landscape Technician Program in cooperation with the NC
Landscape Association. This spring Pitt Co. hosted a hands on training for 16 members of the industry and paricipated in statewide training of over 50
individuals. The horticulture agent also served as a judge for the two day hands on test. 68 industry members from across the state participated in testing.
Participants passing the certification have demonstrated proficiency in the landscape workforce, upgrade their status as a landscape professional, provide the
public with a means of identifying qualified professionals, and increase thier earning potential.
Record #: 189 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Lauderdale, Danny M
Many members of the nursery and landscape industry in eastern North Carolina lack formal training or education in the field of horticulture. In order to increase
the knowledge of plant identification and care, promote professionalism in the industry, and create opportunity for career advancement, the Pitt County
Extension Horticulture Program provided a 7 week training course during late summer of 2000 for individuals wishing to become NC Certified Plant
Professionals. This certification which is administered by the NC Association of Nurserymen is proof of knowledge and professionalism in plant identification
and care. Pitt County partnered with the NC Landscape Association to host a test at the Pitt County Agricultural Center in Greenville, NC on October 7, 2000.
Thirteen out of 16 individuals who took the extension training class passed the exam (81%). Only 29% of those who did not take the training class passed. As a
result of the training and partnership eastern NC has 13 more horticulture professionals in the nursery and landscape industry. Certification has its monetary
benefits as well. Class participants said that on average their yearly salary would increase by $1550 per year.
Record #: 190 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Rowan, J
Certified operators of livestock waste management must receive continuing education credit (CEC) for them to remain in the business of raising livestock.
Most producers in Pitt County must complete their six hours of mandatory CEC\\\'s by the end of 2000. For this reason, a number of training opportunities were
offered by Extension for producers during the first half of the year. CEC\\\'s were offered in training in February (area seminar), March (Carolina Farms
training), April (New Bern training), and June (hay day). Over 150 producers received training and credit during this period which further educates them in
proper waste management and allows them to meet regulatory criteria in an industry that generates millions of dollars in Pitt County.
Record #: 191 of 1961
Date: 2000-09-20
CEMP: 3
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Smith, R M
EXTENSION MEDIATES TOBACCO LOSSES When Pitt County tobacco farmer, William Dunn, observed his tobacco exhibiting a unusual leaf symptom, he
immediate sought Extension assistance. Through the testing of NCDA and the Pitt County Extension Center, it was determined that Dunn\'s tobacco had
become contaminated from a chemical known as picloram. This was caused by the drift from a spray which was made to a nearby railroad track during the fall
of 1999. Acting by request of Asphund Tree Company, Mitch Smith along with Crop Science Specialist, Dr. David Smith, developed a compromise between
the grower and the insurance carrier. As a result of this assistance, Dunn was able to realize a quick settlement worth $13,000.
Record #: 192 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Poultry Science
Person Reporting: Carter, Thomas
An estimated 60 million cu. ft. of bedding material is used annually for poultry production in North Carolina. Currently most of the bedding is wood shavings
or sawdust by-products. The availability and cost of shavings and sawdust are often a problem for poultry producers. Mixed paper, a type of paper that is
difficult to recycle, has been shown in NCSU research trials to have the potential to be used as bedding for poultry. Field trials were conducted in 2 curtain
ventilated broiler houses with foggers for evaporative cooling and three broiler houses with tunnel ventilation and evaporative pad cooling. Bird performance
on wood shavings in the tunnel ventilated houses was the same as the paper product with the exception of some minor caking observed during the first flock.
The birds in the naturally ventilated houses containing evaporative cooling pads had increased down grades due to the presence of bare backs resulting from
poor feather growth and behavior problems. The positive results in the tunnel ventilated broiler houses has encouraged local development officials to consider
building a paper processing facility to avoid having to dispose of the mixed paper in land fills.
Record #: 193 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Randolph
Person Reporting: Foushee, Barry S
37 poultry producers attended a refresher training on the Poultry Dry Litter Manaegement Plans since it had been almost 2 years since some of them had
received training on the requirements. From pre and post test it was determined that all producers attending improved their knowledge on the proper way to
take and submit soil and litter samples and how to fill out the required records correctly. Also the test indicated they had a better understand of how to match
the the nutrients from the waste with the crop nutrient requirements so that nurtrients are not over applied.
Record #: 194 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
A potential poultry farm site was in question, even without local residential opposition. Farmer consultations resulted in increased knowledge and better
communication from farmer to County Health Department as to reasoning behind proposed practices and site location. Agreement was reached and $800,000
farm site was constructed with some plan alterations.
Record #: 195 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
Eight water model demonstrations for teachers, youth, crop and livestock farmers showed a visual of what happens underground. Over 400 participants gained
a more vivid realization of ground and surface water relationships and how/what can potentially result from mismanagement of pesticides, petroleum products,
fertilizers, animal wastes, etc.
Record #: 196 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Lowery, Charlie A
Many calls were received by Cooperative Extension about unused pesticides stored in farms and homes around Robeson County. Inspections revealed that
many of these containers had been there for many years and were badly rusted. Some were found to be leaking and creating a hazard. The North Carolina
Department of Agriculture was alerted about this situation. Working with the Pesticides Division, a day for collection was set. The Robeson County Fair Board
agreed to allow the fairgrounds to be used as the collection site at no cost to the residents. The local news media helped publicize the collection day and local
ag chem dealers displayed posters announcing the event. As a result of this collaboration, 5,203 pounds of pesticides were removed from Robeson County
farms and homes.
Record #: 197 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-25
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Lowery, Charlie A
A pesticide collection day was held in Robeson County. This collection was in collaboration with the Fair Board and the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture. Residents brought old, unwanted pesticides to the fair grounds. Drums of pesticide were picked up at the farm. While making the on-farm
collections, two sites were found to have chemicals sitting in storage for 30 years or more. One drum of DDT had rusted through and 20 gallons of the
chemical had covered the floor and mixed with many other containers of pesticides. It was decided that a separate pickup/cleanup needed to be made at a later
date. Both sites were cleaned up so that they were safe again. Additional chemicals were picked up as a result of the publicity from the first collection. A total
of 8,451 pounds of unwanted pesticides were collected saving residents $187,800.
Record #: 198 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Lowery, Charlie A
The North Carolina State Beekeepers Association held their annual meeting for the year 2000 in Robeson County. One week before the State meeting, the only
chemical (coumaphos) for controlling the small hive beetle and varroa mite was made a restricted-use pesticide. Since these are two major pests of the
beekeeping industry, beekeepers would need a restricted-use pesticide license in order to purchase coumaphos. Extension developed a pesticide certification
training for the State beekeepers and offered it to all the beekeepers from across the state. Fifteen took advantage of the intensive four hour pesticide safety
training. A pre and post test was given to determine how much the beekeepers knew and how much they learned from the training. The average score for the
pre-test was 68 and the final average was 93.
Record #: 199 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Lowery, Charlie A
A pesticide safety seminar was conducted for people with any of the categories of ground applicators and dealers license. They were taught how to fertilize
properly, recognition of beneficial insects, exotic pests and their management, pesticide movement in ground water, reading the pesticide label and recycling
pesticide containers. A test was given at the beginning of the class to determine how much the participants knew. The forty-nine attendees scored an average
of 57 on the test. Another test was given at the conclusion of the seminar and the students did much better scoring an average of 98.
Record #: 200 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Lowery, Charlie A
Area farmers were informed about two pesticide container recycling days through the media and pesticide classes. They were also reminded about how to
properly clean the empty containers and the importance of recycling the containers. This year the number of containers collected increased from 23,000 to
32,250. This resulted in a savings to the county of $548,250.
Record #: 201 of 1961
Date: 2000-05-23
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Pate, Georgia A
Reducing costs in cotton production as well as reducing soil erosion on highly erodible land is important for the future of our cotton producers. An educational
cotton meeting was held on strip-till cotton production focusing on weed control and general production tactics. Of 30 attending, 100 percent indicated an
increased knowledge of strip-till cotton production. 80 percent also indicated an increased interest in strip-till cotton production. As a result of this meeting, 5
percent indicated making changes in the near future to their cotton operation. Additional long-term assessments will be made.
Record #: 202 of 1961
Date: 2000-09-26
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Pate, Georgia A
Herbicide drift can be a damaging and costly problem for cotton and tobacco growers. Roundup drift from nearby cotton fields onto a tobacco crop can cause
significant injury. 2 area growers experienced crop loss due to this type of drift. The Field Crops Agent consulted with growers individually to educate them
on such drift and the potential damage caused. Adherence to proper application distances and special drift considerations can save these growers a minimum of
$3000 in yield loss for future seasons.
Record #: 203 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Pate, Georgia A
Pesticide handlers and farmers need to be aware of integrated.pest management strategies they can use to reduce pesticide use and costs. Identifying
troublesome and beneficial insects, knowing stages of reproduction, and how these factors relate to other components of integrated pest management are
important tools for using pesticides properly. Participation by the field crops agent in Pesticide Recertification Courses conducted by the county pesticide
coordinator and in Master Gardener courses has allowed training of over 200 individuals in the last 6 months on using integrated pest management to reduce
pesticide use. 96 percent of participants have indicated increased knowledge and awareness of IPM and 21 percent intend to use these strategies to reduce
pesticide usage.
Record #: 204 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Pate, Georgia A
Proper identification of the cause of plant injury is essential in determining solutions to problems. Identification by Field Crops Agent of chemical injury to
soybeans quickly thwarted additional insecticide treatments planned by the grower who suspected insect damage. A herbicide recommendation and prompt
attention to the problem may have saved this grower over $1200 in an unwarranted insecticide application. Additional savings to the environment are also
recognized.
Record #: 205 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 3
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Chase, Ben E
Providing county animal waste operators the opportunity to maintain their waste certifications is a top priority in Rockingham County. In 2000 one 4 hour
Waste Certification Coarse was offered covering the Waste Utilization Plan and Permit Review, Determining Manure Value Based on Fertilizer Cost and Fly
and Rodent Control on Livestock Farms. Of those that attended the training onehundred percent indicated that they learned new concepts or gained a better
understanding about waste management and that they could apply this information back to their operations. Eightyeight percent ranked the overall quality of
the training as Excellent.
Record #: 206 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-23
CEMP: 3
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Holmes, Kathryn A
An Irrigation Program was held in February for Nursery, Landscapes, and Horticulture Farms. The program was taught on water sources, irrigation and
equipment, and calculating amount of water necessary. Dr. Robert Evans explained about public rights to water in creeks and rivers that really interested the 34
people attending. Mr. Garbow spoke about using drip irrigation to apply water and fertilizers to the plants root zones.
Record #: 207 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-23
CEMP: 3
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Holmes, Kathryn A
I taught a Plant Disease and Insect Class at the Rockingham Community College for students in the continuing education horticulture program. The students
received insect and disease notes on common ornamental pests. They learned how to submit complete (leaves, stems, roots, and soil) samples to the NCSU
Disease and Insect Clinic. Three students have since sent samples in for proper diagnosis. To help the students learn to scout for problems they were given an
Extension Plant Disease Development Calendar and poster of the \"10 Most Wanted Insects\". The students were also given soil test boxes to eliminate
fertilizer problems in diagnosis. Finally, the students were told how to order their own Agriculture Chemical Manual for after they have identified the pest and
can properly control the problem.
Record #: 208 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Holmes, Kathryn A
On August 8, 2000 a shipment of furniture arrived to Stoneville Furniture Company in Rockingham County with the insect fumigants still inside. The
fumigants should have been removed at the port of entry to the United States. The company contacted me and I worked with NCSU Entomology, Forestry and
Wood Products Extension Specialists, NCDA and a licensed pesticide fumigator to have the material disposed of properly. The phosphine gas needed to be wet
deactivated in a special container so a licensed fumigator was needed. We instructed the furniture company personnel to keep the material dry and uncovered to
reduce the chance of explosion.
Record #: 209 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-22
CEMP: 3
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Shoulars, E S
Rockingham County landfill was opened free to citizens for a week-long clean up sponsored by Cooperative Extension and other county departments. 2736
county residents disposed of 570.4 tons of waste at savings of $21,105. There were additional savings and environmental protection with the collection of 3500
gallons of used oil.
Record #: 210 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Scotland
Person Reporting: Morrison, David E
Proper pesticide calibration is important to ensure that the proper amount of pesticides are applied to the target pests with legal rates being applied. Rates that
are above the labled rate can injure the crop, cause illegal residues, and result in possible contamination of the environment. Through a colloboration with a
local pesticide dealer, and a chemical company to provide calibration equipment. Eight planters were callibrated to properly apply in-furrow insecticides
representing 11,750 acres of cotton. Two producers were over applying the insecticides above the labled rate. This represented a savings to these growers of
$49,500 and reduced the potential for groundwater contamination and illegal residues occuring.
Record #: 211 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 3
Location: Scotland
Person Reporting: Morrison, David E
There are numerous pesticides currently being stored by farmers and homeowners in Scotland county. These pesticides represent a potential hazard to people,
pets, and the environment. A pesticide pick up day was planned through a colloboration with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and a local pesticide dealer to
collect these pesticides and dispose of them in an environmentally safe manner. 173 pesticide containers with a total weight of 464 pounds were collected as a
result of this effort.
Record #: 212 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 3
Location: Scotland
Person Reporting: Morrison, David E
Many individuals perceive agriculture to be the number one polluter of water resources. Strip and no-tillage are one of several tools that can reduce the
amounts nutrients entering surface waters. As a result of colloborating with the Soil and Water Conservation District 10 Ag Cost Share farmers planted 2800
acres of Strip Till and/or No-Till cotton. They prevented 172,000 pounds of Nitrate and 2400 pounds of phosphate from leaving their fields. Soil erosion was
reduced by 17,000 tons.
Record #: 213 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 3
Location: Scotland
Person Reporting: Morrison, David E
Losses to cotton from insect damage can range as high as 20% in some cotton fields. Integrated pest management can reduce the amount of cotton damaged to
acceptable levels while using techniques that are environmentally sound. As a result of training programs for scouts and timely newsletters and emails farmers
were able to reduce the amount of insect damage by 19% in bollguard cotton from 1999 to 2000 and 9.7% in conventional cotton. This reduction in insect
damage resulted in an increase of $57,361 in gross income in Scotland County.
Record #: 214 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-15
CEMP: 3
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: Beer, Brian
The pesticide container recycling program in Stanly County has helped keep recyclable plastic containers out of the county\'s landfill. During the 2000 calendar
year, 8717 containers were collected and recycled. This resulted in a savings of $4235 from reducing the number of containers delivered to waste disposal sites.
Local farmers also benefit from being able to deliver containers at any time, eliminating the need for on-farm storage of empty containers. Over the past two
years approximately 13,000 containers have been
Record #: 216 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 3
Location: Surry
Person Reporting: Radford, Joanna E
Surry County has one pesticide container recycling site open and operating. This site does not give residents the opportunity to dispose of unwanted pesticides
or motor oil. Extension teamed up with NCDA - Pesticide Division and organized a pesticide and motor oil disposal day. Extension promoted the disposal day
through the monthly Extension newsletter, newspapers, local radio, and written notification to private and commercail pesticide license holders. Flyers were
placed in country stores, farm supply centers and etc. There was 2100 pounds of pesticide collected and 950 pounds of motor oil collected. The day was
successful. The feedback received for residents in the county was extremely positive. Many noted that this was the best announced disposal day they had ever
heard of. The collaboration with NCDA and Extension was also a success and everyone was in agreement to work together more in the future.
Record #: 217 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Tyrrell
Person Reporting: Rhodes, Richard
State regulations require farmers who apply restricted use pesticides to be certified. Once farmers are certified they must complete recertification training every
three years. To address this need the Tyrrell County Cooperative Extension Office conducted recertification classes for those wanting to maintain their
certification. A total of 30 farmers completed the certification requirement.
Record #: 218 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-05
CEMP: 3
Location: Tyrrell
Person Reporting: Rhodes, Richard
Plastic pesticide containers can add significantly to the pounds of refuse going into landfills. In an attempt to reduce the number of these containers being
landfilled, the Tyrrell County Cooperative Extension Service sponsors a plastic pesticide recycling program. During the year 2000 a total of 1554 2.5 gallon
and 230 one gallon plastic pesticide containers, which represents 1285 pounds of plastic, were collected for recycling.
Record #: 219 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 3
Location: Vance
Person Reporting: Thompson, Harold G
Because farmers are required to be certified pesticide applicators to apply restricted use pesticides to their local farmers, Cooperative Extension provided the
recertification training for these local farmers. A total of 76 local farmers and agribusiness people participated in three pesticide recertification programs
offered locally and received their certifications. As a result of this training local farmers are reporting a reduction of illnesses associated with pesticide
application and fewer trips to a doctor for these illnesses. A savings of one trip to the doctor per year per farmer is saving our local farmers approximately
$7500 per year. In addition fewer days missed from working due to illness is improving the farmers efficiency at approximately $3000 countywide.
Record #: 220 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Vance
Person Reporting: Thompson, Harold G
Farm City Week Agriculture faces many challenges today. Especially in a largely urban county like Vance, many citizens forget or never knew the importance
of agriculutre to our county and state economy and quality of life. To educate our public on this important issue and help them understand the many economic
and political challenges facing agriculture today, the NCCES in Vance Co., in cooperation with representatives of our Agribusiness community, hosts the
annual Farm City celebration this year. Over 100 adults participated in 2000 to learn more about the importance of agriculture, its value to our statewide
economy and the role a strong agricultural base plays in our economic prosperity. Over $350 was raised to support the 2000 celebration. This program is
instrumental in helping our largely urban citizens recognize the need to support and value the agricultural base of our state and understand the many challenges
facing agruculture today. A special story on farm city week was done by the newspaper reaching about 10,000 homes
Record #: 221 of 1961
Date: 2000-05-04
CEMP: 3
Location: Wake
Person Reporting: Batten, C W
A Pesticide Disposal Collection Day was held in Wake County on March 9, 2000. In collaboration with NCDA & CS Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program,
Wake County farmers, landscapers, schools, and golf courses disposed of 998 containers of pesticides with a total weight of 10,184.8 pounds plus 6 drums of
pesticides. The program was publicized at pesticide recertification classes, newsletters, radio programs and flyers at local agribusiness. Many of the pesticides
disposed of were over 20 years old. This provided a way for Wake County citizens to properly dispose of unwanted pesticides and not adversley affect the
environment.
Record #: 222 of 1961
Date: 2000-05-04
CEMP: 3
Location: Wake
Person Reporting: Batten, C W
During the winter meeting season of 2000, a began asking farmers if they would like to join an E-Mail listing to recieve information from my office. In the
beginning I had 12 farmers on the list. When news of the tobacco curing barn retrofit was sent out, I immediately sent it on to the farmers. In April, word was
sent out about Blue Mold in Lenoir County and the need to have farmers spray greenhouses. That message was sent out immediately. Other farmers and
agribusiness has since joined the list. Today there are 38 people on the list. 2 farmers who were thinking about buying computers have done so in order to get
on the mail list. Farmers began spraying greenhouses and have prevented further losses due to the rapid response of the program.
Record #: 223 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-14
CEMP: 3
Location: Wake
Person Reporting: Matyac, Carl A
Many lawn care companies and landscapers make mistakes in pesticide and fertilizer application. This pollutes the environment and often puts homeowners
and other green industry workers at risk. The Certified Landscape Technician program was implemented in Wake County in cooperation with the NC
landscape Association. The program is designed to promote professionalism in the landscape industry and conserve and protect our environment and natural
resources. The agent assisted in recruiting 66 landscapers and community college teachers who participated in a review and then took the exam. The agent
provided training at the review and judged the exam. The program requires knowledge of the safe use of pesticides, fertilizer spreader calibration, plant
identification, planting techniques, irrigation repair, irrigation design, safe use of equipment, and reading a landscape plan. 75% of the participants passed the
exam.
Record #: 224 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-19
CEMP: 3
Location: Wake
Person Reporting: Woodward, Mitchell
*Nitrogen Reduction Plans Completed in the Neuse: Neuse Basin stakeholders have a top priority of being brought into compliance with new state water
quality regulations. Cooperative Extension and other state agencies, as part of their role on the Neuse Basin Oversight Committee, has successfully partnered
with local citizens which are affected by the regulations to develop workable nitrogen reduction plans. These plans, which will be implemented over the next 2
years, will achieve an overall 30% reduction in nitrogen contributions from farms, and nurseries, and other agricultural operations.
Record #: 225 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-19
CEMP: 3
Location: Wake
Person Reporting: Woodward, Mitchell
The Neuse Crop Management Project: Wake County farms occupy 27% of the land area in the county, a figure that is similar to the percentage of land in farms
in the entire Neuse Basin. With a significant portion of the land-base in farms, efforts are being focused to educate farmers and supporting industries on
effective, cost-efficient, best management practices (BMP?s) that protect our water resources. The NETeam has established 4 demonstration farms, one near
Rolesville in Wake County, to serve as outside-classrooms where producers and industry reps will see practices at work under actual working conditions.
Practices currently being established on the farms to enhance water quality include: nutrient management, livestock exclusion fences, erosion control practices,
livestock exclusion areas, Integrated Pest Management, and others. Education programs are being planned beginning in 2001.
Record #: 226 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-13
CEMP: 3
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Rhodes, Gerda D
Since I am the only livestock agent in my surrounding counties, I am often called upon to help producers in 4 other counties. One of the greatest need was to
assist these producers in getting their 6 hours required to maintain their certification for applying animal waste. Each applicator needed to earn 6 hours over the
last 3 years. In the 5 counties that I have assisted,68 out of 77 originally certified have met the specifications. Most of the others are those who have gone out
of business or retired.
Record #: 227 of 1961
Date: 2000-10-19
CEMP: 3
Location: Watauga
Person Reporting: Tucker, David
In the Spring of 2000, Eighteen Christmas tree growers participated in a six week IPM Course. This course gave detailed information on IPM programs, insect
and fertilize management as well as other information on the production of Christmas trees. One of the participants in the IPM course stated that he had been
using to much fertilizer and that the course would save him several thousand dollars.
Record #: 228 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Coite, Eileen
On November 2, 2000, six hours of Continuing Education Classes were offered for Animal Waste Management System Operators. Operators had the freedom
of attending classes with one half to one credit hours each, taught by several instructors. Animal Waste Management System Operators have three years to
obtain six continuing education credit hours, depending on their original certification date. Many operators needed to complete the six hours by the end of 2000.
This course conveniently offered all six hours if one wished to attend the entire workshop. Of the 221 Certified Animal Waste System Operators in Wayne
County, 185 had met their requirements as of December 1, 2000.
Record #: 229 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Pleasants, Robert H
Extension is cooperating with nine producers on a special nutrient management program whereby the producers use cotton petiole nitrate monitoring in fields
which have received poultry litter applications. Extension coordinates the sampling by the producers, transports the samples to the N.C.D.A.&C;.S. Lab, and
advises the producers based on lab results. The system is allowing cooperators to eliminate topdress nitrogen applications on about 1,000 acres. The project is
funded through the Neuse Crop Management Project.
Record #: 230 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Pleasants, Robert H
Through five private applicator recertification classes, three commercial applicator recertification classes, and one private applicator certification class, 154
Wayne County applicators increased their awareness of critical safety issues associated with handling and applying pesticides, plus container disposal/recycling.
Record #: 231 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Pleasants, Robert H
Extension collaborated with five farm leaders in developing demonstration nutrient management plans on 1500 representative acres of their farms,
demonstrating proper soil sampling, report analysis, and plan development, utilizing a computerized planning spreadsheet that the local extension office
developed.
Record #: 232 of 1961
Date: 2000-05-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Harrell, Norman E
Temik 15G brand of aldicarb is a widely used insecticide on cotton for thrips control that is applied at planting. Temik applicators need to be calibrated yearly
to insure correct rates of five pounds per acre. Cooperative Extension addressed this situation by working with five cotton farmers on Temik calibration.
Farmers were shown how to properly calibrate their Temik applictors. During calibration, it was discovered that the five farmers averaged applying seven
pounds of Temik per acre. Correct calibration of five pounds per acre saved two pounds per acre on the 1250 acres of cotton these farmers tended. As a result,
2,500 pounds of Temik was not excessivley applied to the environment and saved the farmers $7500 in Temik expenses.
Record #: 233 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-28
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Harrell, Norman E
The cornear worm (CEW) is a significant pest in cotton production. The insect can reach large numbers and is capable of reducing yields substantially by
feeding on squares and bolls. Cooperative Extension addressed the CEW problem by promoting an integrated pest management program. Four blacklight traps
were located in Wilson County to monitor the CEW moth flights. Through various delivery methods of faxes, newsletters, newspaper articles, telephone calls, a
field clinic, and onfarm visits; farmers learned to correctly identify the insect, proper scouting procedures, economic threshold levels, and correct pesticide
selection. These integrated pest management practices allowed for correct pesticide applications in a timely manner to the crop that resulted in $46,365 in
improved value of insect control provided. In addition, there was a $9,802 value for improved scouting techniques.
Record #: 234 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Harrell, Norman E
In Wilson County this past year, there was a 20% increase in cotton acreage and 6 new cotton farmers. Cotton is a high management crop that also requires
specialized equipment. Cooperative Extension addressed this situation with a \"Cotton Basics\" program. Through various delivery methods of faxes,
newsletters, telephone calls, and many personal consultations, farmers learned high yielding varieties, herbicide selection, fertilizer management, plant growth
regulator management, and integrated pest management skills. The specialized equipment was reviewed and farmers learned to correctly setup the equipment
as well as calibration. Through these efforts, the new cotton farmers increased their yields an estimated 10% for a total of $55,250.
Record #: 235 of 1961
Date: 2000-02-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Lauderdale, Cynthia
To increase professionalism in the green industry the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service organized the \"Eastern North Carolina Landscape
Conference and Trade Show\". Landscapers, DOT workers, pesticide applicators, green industry supply companies, and nursery growers attended this
educational event. Approximately 250 green industrialists participated, some from great distances such as Asheville and Wilmington, and seventeen exhibitors.
Participants adopted best management practices (soil and foliar testing, split fertilizer applications, integrated pest management, conservation practices, and
nutrient management) according to surveys given. Participants also received pesticide recertification credits. Because of this conference landscapers not only
increased their knowledge of horticultural practices but also gained practical knowledge of suppliers and new equipment on the market to make their job easier.
Record #: 236 of 1961
Date: 2000-02-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Lauderdale, Cynthia
Turfgrass pests can be devastating to the golf course manager and landscape maintenance professional. With the need for more education on how to control
turfgrass pests the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service organized an educational \"Turfgrass Conference\". Landscapers, golf course managers,
pesticide applicators, and green industry supply companies attended this educational event. Approximately 140 green industrialists participated. This
conference offered 3 pesticide recertification credits. These events are worthwhile to the participants. Mr. Franklin Baker, a participant, said, \"This has been
the best conference I ever attended.\"
Record #: 237 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Lauderdale, Cynthia
Because of the need of more professionalism in the landscape industry the North Carolina Nursery Association offers a Certified Landscape Technician exam.
The Wilson County Horticulture Extension Agent and other Wilson County landscapers and educators trained and took the Certified Landscape Technician
Exam. The Horticulture Agent helped the local high school ag. teacher on plant identification. Because of her training he received a 90% on the plant
identification exam which he gave the Horticulture Agent credit for her helpful insight of distinguishing between different plants.
Record #: 239 of 1961
Date: 2000-09-05
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Lauderdale, Cynthia
To increase landscaper\'s knowledge, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the Wilson County Green Association sponsored an educational
tour to Wilmington, NC. This educational tour taught the participants about plant diversity, landscaping, and gave ideas of different hardscapes. From this tour
they can increase the services they can provide to clients and therefore increase profits.
Record #: 240 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-02
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Lauderdale, Cynthia
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Wilson and Pitt County Centers, offered a Certified Plant Professional training course. The Certified Plant
Professional certification increases knowledge in the green industry. This course is offered because many who take the exam will receive a pay raise if they
pass. Sixteen in the course took the exam with a 87% passing rate. Those who did not take the training had a 29% passing rate. Because of this course many
employees will be earning more money in their positions.
Record #: 241 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Lauderdale, Cynthia
A landscaper called the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service for advise on trees growing in a companies parking lot which were dying. The
Extension Agent, the landscaper, and a NC Specialist went to evaluate the tree/parking lot situation. The Extension Agent and Specialist gave the landscaper
several options on how to correct the problem and with minimal expense to the company. The landscaper is in the process of making a long range plan for the
parking site so this problem will not occur again in the future.
Record #: 242 of 1961
Date: 2000-02-29
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Little, William E
A Chemical Collection day was held with NCDA to dispose of unwanted chemicals in the Wilson area. We had excellent turnout with 12,000 pounds of
products being turned in making this a state record. The team effort went extremely well with prior notice in news letters, newpapers, posters at landfill sites
and chemical dealer promotion. The busy project involved 8 people collecting chemicals and packaging during the process day.
Record #: 243 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Little, William E
The North Carolina Bee Keepers Association coordinated a flood disaster Bee Hive replacement with Wilson Ag. Center as central location for dropping bees
off and clintel picking them up.There were 75 complete Bee Hive structures and live Bee packages delivered to Wilson for distribution. These relief efforts
targeted Wilson, Nash and Edgecombe Counties. The response was great from the Coastal Plains BeeKeepers Association made up of the above three counties
as they were appreciative of the Bee Keepers from other parts of the state donating Bees and structures to us.
Record #: 244 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Little, William E
A toll free sweetpotato hotline has been established to call in for timely tips on insect trappings and spray recommendations of insecticides for best use and
control of sweetpotato insects. Wilson is one of the counties providing insect data from 2 locations in the county. A TV program was conducted with John
Spence on Channel 9 Greenville to explain the program and get the information of the availablity of the cooperative effort of several groups in running this toll
free service.
Record #: 245 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Little, William E
The Chemical Container recycle project has made major improvements this year after a training session for container collection sites. With the training for
license chemical holders and the waste disposal site personnel held before the farming season a large increase in the number of containers being brought in and
accepted has occurred. With the last grinding of containers by the company out of almost 5,000 pounds only 21 jugs were not acceppted.
Record #: 246 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-31
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Little, William E
Even though we often do things that we consider just part of the job we sometimes get a response to remind us how important that job is. Upon getting a call
from a large producer of seedless watermelons I visited his farm on a Friday morning and saw a disease present. Upon describing the best course of action to
apply fungicide spray to the entire crop I then took several leaf samples back to the office to look at in detail under the microscope. Upon looking I also found a
high infestation of mites which transmit disease and can knock a watermelon crop out in just a few days. I called the farmer and informed him. This was five
minutes to five on a Friday afternoon. He called back the next week to express how timely this information was and if I had waited until regular hours on
Monday morning he would had to have sprayed the entire crop a second time for the insects instead of making one trip do. Also the damage that would have
taken place in that time span would have reduced his crop by at least one third. The farmer quoted the savings to their operation for this one call at 5-6,000 for
spray cost and crop salvage.
Record #: 247 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 3
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Little, William E
The Third Annual Micro-prop Sweetpotato Workshop was held for growers of micro-prop greenhouse sweetpotato plants. We presented a program on growing
sweetpotato seed stock in tobacco greenhouses that we had put together for our growers in the Wilson arrea. THere are many growers that are presently renting
these unused tobacco greenhouses for this purpose in the 2001 crop year. This information has been put in a step by step manual for use by these growers to
hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls we have experienced in this project by trial and error.
Record #: 248 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 3
Location: Yancey
Person Reporting: Holloway, Stanley
More than 450 acres, previously improved for soil erosion control, prevented an estimated 3.5 tons per acre soil loss. In 2000, eighteen landowners utilized
over $100,000 in State Cost Share Funds to improve water quality in Yancey County. These landowners combined installed 21 livestock watering tanks, 5 one
acre each Heavy Use Areas, 2 stock trails for a total of 625 feet, developed 11 springs, and contructed 8,793 feet of livestock exclusion fencing. Water quality
in Yancey County continues to improve as a result of this program.
Record #: 249 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-08
CEMP: 4
Location: Alamance
Person Reporting: Walker, David P
Super Brand Dairy was having difficulty getting rid of their waste from the the production of yogurt, sour cream, and cottage cheese. At one point, 125, 55
gallon barrels of this waste had accumlated in a refrigerated warehouse. By utilizing contacts within the university/extension system, I was able to have the
waste composted rather than being placed in the landfill or sewage treatment system. This saved Super Brand Dairy thousands of dollars in waste disposal fees.
Record #: 250 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-08
CEMP: 4
Location: Alamance
Person Reporting: Walker, David P
Today\'s youth are 2-3 generations away from the farm and have no appreciation or concept as to what is involved in the production of food. A \"Farm to
Table\" program was implemented for 4th graders in the Alamance/Burlington School System that showed the partcipants first hand what was involved in
getting food from the farm to the table. This program showed what the food looked like in its raw form, what was involved in producing it, and what was
involved in processing it. A total of 340 4th graders and 30 adults attended this program.
Record #: 251 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-08
CEMP: 4
Location: Alamance
Person Reporting: Walker, David P
A hay directory was published and distributed with 9,730 round bales and 149,750 square bales from 21 producers in 6 counties in North Carolina and one
county in West Virginia. Total value of this hay is $494,100.
Record #: 252 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-06
CEMP: 4
Location: Animal Science
Person Reporting: See, Todd
To enable distance education for pork producers and their employees a nationally developed curriculum was transformed into an Internet course. In the pilot
class 39 participants enrolled from 17 states and 3 foreign countries. Of the 26 participants completing the course 14 were owner/operators, 6 were farm
managers, 2 were breeding and gestation managers, 3 were employees and 1 was an educator. Ninety-six percent of the participants completing the course
agreed that Breeding and Gestation Herd Management provided them with an opportunity to improve their job skills. When asked about their improvement of
knowledge on 14 key concepts the average responses ranged from 2.0 to 2.5 for every concept where 1 is Strongly Agree and 5 is Strongly Disagree.
Furthermore 46% of the completing students indicated that they planned to make changes in their breeding and gestation barn practices based on information
they learned in Breeding and Gestation Herd Management.
Record #: 253 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-06
CEMP: 4
Location: Animal Science
Person Reporting: See, Todd
The Extension Swine Husbandry WWW Site facilitates the rapid transfer of research-based information on swine to a worldwide audience. This site consists of
over 500 NCSU swine publications and extensive links to information at other universities and government agencies. More than 100,000 visitors have
reviewed over 1 Million documents. Average visitors per day are 420 resulting in 10,000 requests for information a week. This proves to be an effective way to
transfer information at times convenient to the clientele and to more than 40 countries around the world. In addition, over 800 requests were received for
additional information. Leif Herlov, Managing Director of the Danish Agricultural Advisory Center wrote, \"All my best compliments with your information
system and the content in MARK. I have been surfing the Internet the last few hours. North Carolina State University and the Information services you offer is
far the best I have seen. Congratulations!\"
Record #: 254 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Anson
Person Reporting: Melton, Richard V
Beef cattle producers in Anson County increased their incomes by $17,300 through their participation in graded cattle sales and farm truck-load sales. They also
added over $21,000 to their incomes by undertaking stocker cattle grazing programs. As a result of educational programs focusing on the harm endophyte
infected fescue does to cattle, 5 producers have planted 78 acres of warm season grasses for cattle comsumption. A survey of 60 producers attending a forage
field day focusing on endophyte infected fescue and alternative forages showed that 52 percent of those responding intended to change their management as a
result of their new knowledge.
Record #: 255 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-17
CEMP: 4
Location: Anson
Person Reporting: Melton, Richard V
Due to the fescue endophyte educational program, Anson County beef producers added over $28,000 to their income. That was done by better nutrient
application timing and usage. Also, management of the plant and animal interactions helped in creating that added income.
Record #: 256 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-17
CEMP: 4
Location: Anson
Person Reporting: Melton, Richard V
The evaluation of bulls, cows and heifers for performance and repoductive performance is an important component of the total beef educational program. In
2000, 18 producers were assisted in evaluating 129 bulls as potential herd sires. Of those assisted and evaluated 5 producers purchased 5 bulls. Five producers
were assisted in holding bull reproductive exam days. Two days were set-up with 8 bulls being tested. Also, area producers were assisted in evaluating the
reproductive efficiency of their brood cows with 34 low performers being culled and $5,100 in costs saved.
Record #: 257 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-17
CEMP: 4
Location: Anson
Person Reporting: Melton, Richard V
Herd health is an important issue for any beef herd that is many times overlooked. For some unknown reason blackleg was a far more serious problem in 2000
than in years past. Six producers lost 12 out of 109 calves to the disease. Those producers had never experienced the disease on their farms before. They did not
have farm vaccination programs in place. As a result of their problems a vaccination program on each farm was implemented. No calves were lost after the
program was started. The loss of those 12 calves resulted in a loss of income of about $6,000 for the producers involved.
Record #: 258 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-12
CEMP: 4
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Young, Charles M
Assisted with a new youth horse organization to prepare some of the group to participate in the Horse Quiz Bowl. As a result, 4 youth participated in the quiz
bowl and became aware of other opportunities in 4-H and the horse industry. Continued work with the youth livestock club, helping the youth turn their 4-H
projects into year round profitable learning opportunities. As a result, the club has added three new families with the youth working toward both profitable
production and a greater knowledge of the livestock industry. Working with other agents to start the NW show circuit to give youth more opportunities to
exhibit their animals.
Record #: 259 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-11
CEMP: 4
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Young, Charles M
Held two livestock/dairy showmanship clinics using youth to demonstrate proper showing and fitting techniques. As a result, all the youth were more
competitive during other state wide youth livestock events. Nine of the youth showing at the state fair received the super showman award, and area youth place
well in showmanship in area county shows and the Dixie Classic. Two youth and leaders attended the first state meat goat camp and were able to incorporate
ideas from the camp into the local livestock program. There were 35 local youth exhibiting livestock at the two local shows, illustrating their knowledge and
interest in livestock. With better planning and advertisement, there were 30 youth showing horses at the local youth show. These youth were able to
demonstrate their acquired skills and learn new horsemanship skills. Through interest generated, leaders were recruited and two new youth horse clubs have
been formed.
Record #: 260 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 4
Location: Brunswick
Person Reporting: Turano, Marc
One of the newest aquaculture species in NC is the yellow perch. Currently, Bolivia Aquafarms and Carolina Perch Company of Brunswick County have yellow
perch spawning in their ponds, a significant step toward the domestication of this species and reduced reliance on wild stocks. If spawning operations continue,
the yellow perch industry could become completely self-reliant, thereby further reducing pressure on the fishery. This will also aid in producing a genetic strain
of yellow perch which are better suited to culture conditions. Two producers are working with Brunswick Community College and the Cooperative Extension
Service to develop various yellow perch culture. The success of a domesticated line of yellow perch, as well as cooperative work between various organizations
in Brunswick County will benefit yellow perch aquaculture in North Carolina as well as the industry as a whole.
Record #: 261 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 4
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: Duckett, Steve W
The Buncombe county youth livestock program continues to thrive into the new century. This program reaches about 150 youth in the area, but 12 of these
youth have shown exemplary devotion to learning judging principles. These youth practiced their skills 2 hours per week for 3 months in preparation for the
state 4-H and FFA judging contests. Their labor was rewarded when the senior team won the FFA state championship and won the sheep division of the 4-H
contest. The junior group won second in the sheep division. The had work and dedication of these youth shows how important a role youth livestock work can
play in improving the life skills of youth. The ability to reason, defend their decisions, and speak in front of people will help them throughout life.
Record #: 262 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 4
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: Duckett, Steve W
Horse owners in Buncombe county continue to increase in numbers. While many of these people are very knowledgeable about horses, they are not well
informed on forage management. A main thrust in this area has been farm visits to discuss stocking rates, forage varieties and pasture management with these
clients. Approximately 15 individuals have been instructed in proper forage management by this method, with word of mouth and literature reaching
approximately 50 other clients.
Record #: 263 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 4
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: McGaha, Tony A
A producer called in complaining of low milk prices needing to re-capture some dollars. We then talked about feed costs and production figures. A corn silage
sample was secured and analysed. A least-cost ration was calculated decreasing feed cost/cow/day - $.14 on 70 milking cows. This gave us a total of $1750.70
extra dollars by feeding a balanced ration with this year\'s corn silage crop. Milk production rose 10.1 lb/cow/day giving an additional income of $18277.00.
This has given this particular producer an extra $20027.70 of expendable income.
Record #: 264 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 4
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: McGaha, Tony A
With new environmental rules and regulations comes the additional opportunity of continuing education coursework and Cooperative Extension was there to
answer the call. For the larger dairy and beef producers of western North Carolina classes were held (15 Hours) to get the needed 6 hours credits. All dairy and
beef producers were successful in garnishing those hours to continue their operator-in-charge status and meet their amimal waste management plan
qualifications. They appreciated the local effort to accomodate their needs in fulfillment of the .0200 regulations.
Record #: 265 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 4
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: McGaha, Tony A
The youth involved in animal husbandry venues today are not likely to enter into the agriculture profession so our job is to educate as to where our products are
derived and what it takes to get it to the consumer table. The dairy youth work continues to grow and find success in western N.C. This year we had 15 western
dairy teams in district FFA competition and brought 4 teams to state 4-H competition in Greensboro. The youth not only did well in competition with second,
third, fourth, and fifth placings, but also gained a great deal of knowledge about dairy husbandry, industry, and new technologies.
Record #: 266 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-07
CEMP: 4
Location: Burke
Person Reporting: Morris, Shannon L
Most new horse owners do not come from a rural background and aren't familiar with Extension or our expertise in horse management. Extension partnered
with REINS Region One and Western Piedmont Community College to produce a two day "Spring Turnout" educational event. By combining resources we
were able to blanket the area with media advertising to enhance our visibility in a previously undeveloped audience. Many surveyed participants were surprized
to learn that NCSU had a presence in the county and in an area where they felt a need for a dependable information source.
Record #: 267 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-07
CEMP: 4
Location: Burke
Person Reporting: Morris, Shannon L
Over the last 4 years a concerted effort has resulted in increased participation in 4-H beef and horse events and activities. We have seen strong growth in the
numbers of 4-H Horse clubs and have formed a County 4-H Horse Council to direct them. This year we had 6 enter Horse Essay (1 was a State winner), 2 in
Horse Photo, 2 Horse Bowl teams, 4 individual Hippology, plus 5 county, 3 district, 2 state, and 1 Southern Regional Horse Presentations, and 4 local fair booth
exhibits. An additional 8 youth entered beef animals in the County Fair Cattle Show.
Record #: 268 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Cabarrus
Person Reporting: Pless, Carl D
Extension has taught farmers to use commodity futures and futures options markets to manage price risk. A number of farmers are actively using these tools to
insure higher prices than they would have otherwise revieved. Several of theh have reported that they have increased profits by as much as $30,000.00 during
the marketing year.
Record #: 269 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 4
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Nagy, Seth H
Caldwell County is quickly becoming a melting pot with the influx of Mexican and Asian people. These folks bring with them their cultural heritage. To help
meet the desires of our new neighbors some local farmers are engaging in meat goat production, a relished meat of both Mexican and Asian people (as well as
some new American converts). To assist local producers with their new endeavor the local County Center hosted a field trip to the Vet School in Raleigh
coinciding with the NC Meat Goat Association Annual Meeting. Here producers were introduced to the latest in meat goat research. However, the most
immediate impact of the meeting was increased marketing options, producers were able to connect with buyers who were offering a premium over local
Caldwell County buyers. These new marketing options are a potential extra $9,000 to $12,000 of income for county producers.
Record #: 270 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 4
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Nagy, Seth H
A local cattle producer wanted to know if he would have better cattle performance if he planted a new variety of fescue pasture grass. His pasture consisted
partly of an older variety of fescue called Kentucky 31, this type of grass can harbor a fungus that reduces animal gains. To make this decision we needed to
estimate what percent of the pasture was fescue grass and then of that what percent harbored the fungus. The local County Center was able to estimate the
percent fescue plants in the pasture and assist with sampling the grass for analysis. Based on the results it was determined not be of benefit to change to the
new grass species. To replant the pastures would have cost $16,000 dollars. Some producers in the county may benefit by replanting with the new species of
grass but not this particular farmer.
Record #: 271 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-12
CEMP: 4
Location: Camden
Person Reporting: ONeal, Freddie
Two producers have utilized syncronization in order to better utilize proven bulls, to increase weaning weights and reduce the amount of time to rebred herds.
Syncronization tightned the calving season on 25 cows spending 15 days to observe heat 3 times a day instead of 35 days as done in the past. AI bulls have
increased weaning weights by 58 pounds over the last five years. Also development of a purebred herd utilizing AI studs have allowed for herd to produce
quality replacements on a 8 head herd.
Record #: 272 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-12
CEMP: 4
Location: Camden
Person Reporting: ONeal, Freddie
Camden Youth Livestock Club continues to graduate old members and bring in new. It is the largest club in the county with 32 members. The program consist
of spring and fall program where by youth can develop life skills with livestock being the tool. Producers locally provide animals, youth utilize those animals
both parties gain from the experience. $16000 was gained above market price for youth from Camden County.
Record #: 273 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-31
CEMP: 4
Location: Caswell
Person Reporting: Whitt, Larry N
Caswell County in cooperation with Pittsylvania County and Person County held a Tri-county beef conference along with allied industry,NCSU and VPI-SU.
Thirty-five people attended from five counties in North Carolina and Virginia.A large part of the program centered around beef quality assurance and proper
injection sites.An animal was injected with nine different products; some intramuscular others subcutaneous.The animal was put down ,skinned and everyone
could see first hand what happens when an animal is vaccinated.We are encouraging everyone to use the sub-que method because there is less waste with their
livestock being more valuable.Two producers from Caswell commented they didn\'t know it made that much differance,but in the future they surely would
follow the recommended practices,thus making their animals more valuable.
Record #: 274 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 4
Location: Catawba
Person Reporting: Carpenter, Jeff S
The Beef Cattle Coordinating Committee indentified feed costs as a major variable impacting the profitability of cow-calf enterprises. An educational effort to
inform cattlemen of a locally available by-product (wheat middlings) from a flour mill has resulted in 18 producers using this alternative feed in stocker cattle
rations, creep feeds and replacement heifer rations. Approximately 195 tons of this by-product has been utilized at a savings of $9,750 over a similar
conventional bulk feed. Cattlemen also continue to utilize a custom made trace mineral supplement that was formulated with advice from Extension Specialists
in Animal Husbandry. So far in 2000, 18.5 tons of this supplement has been fed by 23 producers in their cow-calf operations generating a savings of
approximately $3,700. Other favorable results from adoption of these practices include improved conception rates among heifers and cows and increased
weaning weights for calves.
Record #: 275 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 4
Location: Catawba
Person Reporting: Carpenter, Jeff S
The beef cattle specialized committee has identified marketing as an important issue for Extension educational efforts with beef producers. Improved
marketing methods can help increase income on beef operations and sustains the investment in improved genetics necessary to receive premium prices for
feeder calves. Committee members have recommended recruiting more consignors for feeder calf sales as a way of making the sales more attractive for buyers
and to allow small producers to pool calves into larger lot sizes. A new sale was organized in the area in 1999 and has continued for 2 years. In 2000, local
producers marketed 497 calves in 3 local feeder calf sales. Statewide averages report an increase of $41 per head in sales prices over regular weekly auction
markets for the fall 2000 marketing season. The 21 producers who marketed these animals received an extra $20,377 by cooperating in this marketing method.
Record #: 276 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-15
CEMP: 4
Location: Chatham
Person Reporting: Groce, Samuel E
The Horse Farm Management Shortcourse conducted by the Chatham County Center was one of the largest attended workshops ever held for horse-owners. Of
the 45 attendees of the four week workshop 100% indicated in post-survey that they would have a Coggins Test performed on their horses and 100% also
indicated that they would have their farrier check and properly maintain hoof angle. This will help to decrease the spread of disease among the horses of the
county and have animals that have less skeletal damage.
Record #: 277 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Gabel, Steven J
NC crawfish producers have identified marketing as their biggest concern for the industry. Networking with NDCA, promotional boils were conducted at 3
regional Farmer\'s Markets. The price per lb. of crawfish was increased by 25%, from $3.00 to $4.00 per lb. to gauge consumer acceptance to changing market
and supply conditions. The results were profits to the producer doubling from $0.90 to $1.85 per lb. with little to no resistance from the consumer. In addition,
new markets were identified to the producers.
Record #: 278 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-16
CEMP: 4
Location: Clay
Person Reporting: Brown, Silas P
Seven horse owners were able to display the proper ownership techniques and responsibilities of owning and caring for their horses after attending 3 hours of
REINS videoconference training.
Record #: 279 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-16
CEMP: 4
Location: Clay
Person Reporting: Brown, Silas P
As REINS region 9 coordinating agent, our regions volunteers held a total of 4 EIA clinics at various locations where horses received coggins tests and vaccines
for rabies and other diseases. Horse owners were also provided with information on the REINS organization, current horse industry issues and on how to care
for their horses physically and nutritionally. A total of 79 horses received coggins tests and vaccinations.
Record #: 280 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 4
Location: Currituck
Person Reporting: Grandy, Tommy R
There was an increase interest in 4-H livestock projects in 2000 with 1 hog, 2 steer and 14 lamb projects completed. Several Currituck youth were recognized
for their excellent showmanship skills, and for the first time, one senior Currituck County youth exhibited the grand champion lamb at the Albemarle 4-H
Livestock Show and Sale. In addition, three youth showed lambs and steers during the fall livestock circuit throughout eastern North Carolina and at the State
Fair. These youth exhibited some great showmanship qualities and have gained some valuable showmanship experience for the future.
Record #: 281 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: McKnight, Carl R
Davidson county cattle producers are concerned about what type of cattle will bring top dollar in the future. A tour featuring beef farms that have an eye on the
future trends and are progressive with their total management was conducted in September 2000. Twenty-eight producers developed an understanding from a
purebred perspective and also a commercial perspective about what type of cattle will be needed in the future and what type will bring top dollar in the
marketplace. Post tour comments indicate that tour participants have a clearer picture of the cattle industry and know what they have to do now to compete in
the future.
Record #: 282 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Davie
Person Reporting: Rucker, Phillip R
This success story is a culmination of several years of changes and adding management practices. A local beef producer was needing help improving the
quality of his herd. After looking at his management and genetics, I determined the first step was to find a bull that would keep the calving ease trait while
increasing his weaning weight. We shortened his calving season to keep calves more uniform and reduce his labor time. Implemented controlled grazing and
creep grazing to utilize pastures as efficiently as possible. The results are as follows: The average weaning weight increased from 485 lbs. to 575 lbs., average
205 day weight increased from 490 lbs. to 550 lbs. Average daily gain increased from 2.07 lbs to 2.55 lbs. The percentage of calves weaned from cows in the
herd increased from 75% to 88%, and Lbs calf weaned per cow exposed increased from 430 lbs to 490 lbs. The producer is proud of his accomplishments. He
has a small herd but he is well respected and fellow producers are looking at trying some of his management practices. The improvement from one farm could
change many beef operations in the county.
Record #: 283 of 1961
Date: 2000-05-01
CEMP: 4
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Maready, Star
The cattle industry recognizes parasites as a 800 million dollar problem annually, according to USDA. 29 fecal samples from Duplin County were submitted
for internal parasite identification. The results obtained from this fecal clinic held in Sampson County produced a savings to the participants on average of
$25.00 per animal on parasite control practices. This represents a savings to the 5 participating producers in Duplin County of $7000 per year.
Record #: 284 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Maready, Star
Record keeping is an important part of agribusiness. In order to help producers understand the economics of harvesting versus grazing forages, Realistic Yield
Expectation plots for bermuda and fescue have been established in Duplin County. These plots will be part of a three year project to determine the tons/acre
yields on bermuda and fescue based on different soil types. The information collected will serve two purposes, one to fine tune waste application rates based on
soil types and the second purpose is to allow producers the opportunity to determine tons of hay produced per year, which will allow for more precise hay
production financial records. These records will be used to answer the repeated question, "Do I graze or harvest the forage(s) I am producing?"
Record #: 285 of 1961
Date: 2000-09-06
CEMP: 4
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Maready, Star
The N.C. Division of Soil and Water Conservation announced that 14 hog farms have been selected to participate in the $5.7 million floodplain buyout program
funded by the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. 3 of the farms are located in Duplin County and had a combined buyout price of $814,013. Through the
educational efforts of Extension and DENR, the program provided monetary support to close 32 waste lagoons (3 in Duplin County) and bought the capacity to
produce 25,000 hogs (5,000 in Duplin). The voluntary program's objectives are to remove high-risk swine production operations from the 100-year floodplain
and to mitigate potential hazard from future floods.
Record #: 286 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Blalock, Ralph E
Hurricane Floyd will be remembered forever by the livestock producers in Edgecombe County. The hardest hit producer is still in operation due to the
Extension hay and feed lift. The operation lost 81 head of feeder calves one week before marketing. No income source was available with the surviving cows
facing a winter with destroyed pastures and no feed supply. Donations of feed, hay, and supplies allowed this operation to stay in business and begin
renovations for recovery and plans for expansion. Cooperative Exension enabled the volunteer efforts and donations to find the producers in need. $9,300
worth of feed, hay, and transportion allowed this producer to survive.
Record #: 287 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-07
CEMP: 4
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Blalock, Ralph E
Marketing feeder calves to obtain higher prices was the goal. Extension was called on to design a management & marketing plan. 102 calves were weaned
processed and placed on millet. Buyers were contacted to bid on the calves as a truckload, straight off the farm. Working facilities were designed to
accommodate marketing directly off the farm. Producers saved $1040 of hauling & labor cost and received a $2400 premium for the feeder calves as a result of
the marketing & management plan. Expansion of this operation is planed for the future.
Record #: 288 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-01
CEMP: 4
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Blalock, Ralph E
Local 4-H families wanted to expand their involvment in the 4-H livestock program for the county level show. After seeking advise from Cooperative
Extension it was decided to secure market lambs for the state fair show. Extension lacated the project lambs an the process began. The lambs were shown
sucessfully and the county team won the Junior Herdsman Award for the best exhibited county lamb projects at the 2000 state fair. The families were so excited
the plan to add junior heifers to there projects next year and bring in additional club members into the action.
Record #: 289 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-01
CEMP: 4
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Blalock, Ralph E
A local cattle producer called on Extension for help to solve a fertility problem in their beef operation. Extension evuated the problem through farm visits at
veterinary advice. The problem was sever in that no cows were pregnant for the fall calving season. The producer would have no income plus the situation
remanded the same. Extension arranged to test the animals to find the problem. The problem bull and several problem cows were removed from the herd.
Income generated from these sales was used to replacd the bull an add heifers back to the operation. Extension gained a valuable supporter for life.
Record #: 290 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-01
CEMP: 4
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Blalock, Ralph E
Two beef producers found there artificial insemination program in jeopardy due to product recalls. Extension was called on to help find a solution. Extension
provided several alternatives along with the economic data needed to make the correct decision for both farms in question. After the alternatives were selected
Extension provided product and scheduling information to keep both operations on the same breeding and calving schedules with better conception rates
anticipated at a lower cost to the producer. Estimated savings of $1218.00 from product cost along.
Record #: 291 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
On June 6th, 750 3rd graders from Franklin County Elementary Schools attended the 5th Annual Animal Agriculture Field Day. Twelve educational stations on
animal agriculture were taught, primarily by area livestock producers. It is funded by a grant from the local United Way and organized by the Agriculture
Agent, Martha Mobley. Surveys from the teachers were very positive and complimentary on this event. Adult volunteers from the Cattlemen's Assn. provided
assistance throughout the day, along with live radio coverage. Two local newspapers also provided coverage for this popular event.
Record #: 292 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
Two Region 8 REINS volunteers assisted the REINS regional coordinator, Martha Mobley, with the NC Horse Industry Booth and Display recently held in
EQUITANA USA in Louisville, Kentucky. They traveled at their own expense to assist the agent, along with promoting the REINS program and NC Horse
Industry. This is the third year North Carolina has been represented at EQUITANA, the largest equine trade show along with educational sessions.
Record #: 293 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
Livestock and horse producers in Franklin County have found a new way to market their quality livestock and farms - on the INTERNET. A two day session
was held at the Franklin County Extension Center in May by the agent, Martha Mobley, to assist producers in developing their own web sites. The sessions
were taught by NCSU Industrial Extension Service and well received by all participants. Much media coverage was provided the two sessions with two feature
articles written. Nineteen producers attended the sessions.
Record #: 294 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
On March 14, 2000, 88 area beef producers attended the "Regional Beef Conference" held in Louisburg. Innovative methods of marketing cattle along with
forage updates were taught during the conference. Also, three area legislators were in attendance. Producers also were given an update on the proposed
Tar-Pamlico River Basin Rules and how they would affect the livestock producer. All the comments were very positive concerning the conference.
Record #: 295 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
The first-ever EIA, Equine Infectious Anemia, clinic for Franklin County was held on Saturday, February 19th in Louisburg. Fifty-two horses were tested for
EIA, all negative. Much media coverage was given this event. Other counties in Region 8 REINS district also had EIA clinics with much attendance. REINS
volunteers assisted with many of the clinics.
Record #: 296 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
The 6th Annual Franklin County REINS Horse Farm Tour was held on Sat., August 19th with 98 horse enthusiasts from 10 counties in attendance. Four media
presses provided coverage of the popular educational tour. Four area horse farms were toured: Shiloh Farms, with demonstrational fly trap and comparison of
hays; Arkofa Farms, a Quarter Horse racing facility, with history of racing in N.C.; Magnolia Farms, a Saddlebred show barn with NC Horse Council
spokesperson and preserved G.I. equine tract; and Wildwynn Stable in Youngsville, with update on Tar-Pam. rules and sponsored lunch. The agent, Martha
Mobley, received many positive comments and letters with great impacts received by the participants.
Record #: 297 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
Franklin County cattle producers saved over $7,000 in 2000 by purchasing complete mineral mixes in bulk. Bids were mailed to companies in the area with a
savings of over $5 per 50 lb. bag received. This is the second year of this successful program in Franklin County.
Record #: 298 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
The Agricultural Agent, Martha Mobley, assisted 39 youth and county livestock producers with selection and preparation of 56 animals, beef heifers and meat
goats, for the 2000 NC State Fair. A workshop was held on Sat., October 7th with a fitting and showmanship clinic as well as a \"mock\" show conducted. The
youth won over $3,000 in prize money at the Fair. Much media attention was given this program, with 2 features by WRAL Channel 5 and a national beef
magazine writing a story on this very successful youth livestock program. A hay producer also won a blue ribbon in the \"Forage Contest\" at the State Fair.
Record #: 299 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
A Franklin County beef cattle farm made history in November 2000. Willy & Ingrid Volk of Hill & Dale Farms sold the highest priced bull in Gelbvieh history
for $62,500 in Kentucky to a syndicate. The Volks have been long-time cooperators of the NC Cooperative Extension Service and are strong supporters of the
Franklin County Cooperative Extension Center\'s programs.
Record #: 300 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 4
Location: Gaston
Person Reporting: Drechsler, Peggy A
Cattle refuse to graze among musk thistles and multiflora roses. Extension's integrated pest management program provided opportunities for local farmers to
learn multiple control techniques for these aggressive weeds. Eleven participating farms successfully used IPM methods to reduce musk thistles and multiflora
roses and thereby increased grazing. Musk thistles have been totally eradicated from four farms. Because of their success, other farmers are requesting to
participate in the program.
Record #: 301 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 4
Location: Gaston
Person Reporting: Drechsler, Peggy A
Farmers under-utilize their financial data when considering important farm management decisions. Extension\'s farm financial management and tax planning
program teaches farmers how to utilize financial reports. Fifteen farmers utilized financial reports for tax planning and business management decisions, saving
them thousands of dollars.
Record #: 302 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-06
CEMP: 4
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Day, Marti P
Fifty-eight horses from 18 different farms were tested for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) at a Coggins Clinic put on by the Granville County Extension
Center. The event was held in cooperation with the Granville County Horse Auction and the Granville County Livestock Arena. 15 volunteers including
Extension Horse Advisory subcommittee members, REINS volunteers, and two local veterinarians donated their time and talents to make the event successful.
The clinic was organized with input from the Horse Advisory Committee to aid horse owners in complying with new state regulations requiring a negative
Coggins Test (the test for EIA) on all equines traded, shown or congregated in the state of NC. Over 75 people viewed an educational display set up at the
clinic site highlighting the control of the most common vectors for EIA. Participants saved over $1300 in veterinary fees.
Record #: 303 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-11
CEMP: 4
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Day, Marti P
Many Granville County livestock producers have attended state-wide extension grazing schools and aquired a higher level of understanding and interest in
pasture management. To further their education and promote sustainability in livestock production, we conducted a 3-day grazing school in the county.
Eighteen producers raising cattle, goats, sheep and horses participated and increased their knowledge of local soils, plant physiology, grazing managment, fence
and water installation and animal behavior. As a result, the participants have formed a farm visitation study group. Extension agents and specialists played a
vital role in encouragement and organization of this group. Members of the group meet monthly at other participants farms to walk pastures and discuss
problems and opportunities on each farm. Plans have also been made for field trips to other sites. All producers who graduated from the school have adopted
new practices that will enhance the profitability of their livestock enterprises.
Record #: 304 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-11
CEMP: 4
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Day, Marti P
The owner of a large horse boarding facility interested in expanding pasture acreage and improving forage utilization has saved over $1500 in fence
construction costs as a result of extension assistance and instruction. High tensil fence is still considered by many horsemen to be unsuitable for horses from
the standpoint of safety. Proper fence construction and electrification nearly eliminates this danger. Working closely with Extension agents, this horseman
installed his own fence, insuring proper construction and reducing fencing costs by 50%. Instruction on intensive grazing for horses and design of internal
paddock layout saved this person an additional $1800 in this 6 month reporting period alone. This is a savings that will be ongoing as a result of decreased
need for stored forage. Herd health will also be positively impacted as a result of this improved pasture.
Record #: 305 of 1961
Date: 2000-09-26
CEMP: 4
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Day, Marti P
Seventy-five county residents learned the value of being careful around farm equipment and in potentially dangerous situations around the home at the first
Progressive Farmer Farm Safety Camp held in Granville County. Forty-two families participated in the 6 hour camp where they gained knowledge and skills
important to safe operation of everyday farm and garden equipment, identification of poisonous spiders, recognizing and avoiding hidden hazards, the
importance of helmet use for horseback riding and cycling, how to properly use a fire extinguisher, how to safely vacate a burning building, basic first aid skills,
fire arm safety and safe use of ATVs. Testimonials from farmers who had survived serious accidents helped us to stress the importance of always keeping safety
first priority. Sponsorship and volunteer support for conducting the camp was outstanding - over 35 businesses and individuals donated either time or money to
help conduct the event.
Record #: 306 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 4
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Day, Marti P
A committee of agents, parents, volunteers and 4-Hers made plans to expand our 4-H livestock and poultry competition to include more livestock species and
combine the two existing activities (poultry and cattle shows). The goal for this change was to give more youth the opportunity to participate in our county
livestock competition and to make more people aware of the efforts and successes of the youth involved. Forty-six kids from 10 counties learned about and
showed 6 different species of livestock and small animals. Many youth had never been exposed to the types of animals present and learned about the husbandry
and show practices of different animal species. Thirty volunteers helped to plan and conduct the show. Plans are being made to evaluate this year's show and
make further improvements for next year, including the addition of more animal species by request of current and potential participants.
Record #: 307 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-17
CEMP: 4
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Jordan, Sheila A
Many youth in the 4-H dairy quiz bowl program are not from dairy farms. As a result they memorize answers to questions without always understanding the
answer. Cooperative Extension received a grant for a dairy quiz bowl camp from the N.C. Dairy Youth Foundation. Instructors were NCCES dairy agents and
dairy industry professionals. Topics covered at the camp included reproduction physiology, artificial insemination, milking management, nutrition and
diseases. 21 youth participated in the three day camp. Survey results indicated that they acquired new knowledge at each session. They wanted future camps to
be one week. One participant indicated the camp had helped her narrow her career options. Everyone enjoyed the mix of classroom, farm visits, and quiz bowl
practice. Following the camp, parents without youth in attendance stated that they hoped we would have a camp in 2001 because they had heard great things
about the sessions at camp.
Record #: 308 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-17
CEMP: 4
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Jordan, Sheila A
With many families removed from production agriculture, agricultural awareness events are vehicles to share agricultural information with the non-farm public.
Displaying animals is always a draw for these events. Working with Randleman FFA, the Randolph area dairy agent, livestock agent and 4-H agent took
leadership for a youth animal clinic and show to be held on April 15th in conjunction with the agricultural awareness event. The committee decided to ask
youth from Randolph county who owned poultry, rabbits, lambs, and goats to participate. An essay contest was also included where youth were to answer the
question "What farming means to me". By the deadline, we had 12 poultry, 10 goats and 2 essays entered in the show. Due to inclement weather the event
was canceled. The show judges were impressed with the interest. The positive response to this first event indicates a need to try again.
Record #: 309 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-26
CEMP: 4
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Jordan, Sheila A
Most youth do not have the opportunity to visit dairy farms to learn where their milk and other dairy products are produced. Youth in Randolph County
between 6 and 12 years of age get the opportunity to attend a one day program where they visit a dairy. Pre and posttest are given to determine the knowledge
of the participants. Fifteen youth participated and improved their dairy knowledge by 100%. They learned that cows have four stomachs, drink lots of water,
eat lots of food and Holsteins are the most popular breed. They had their pictures made with the baby calves or on a large tractor. They toured the entire
facility and had the chance to question the farmer about why he did what he did. The day concluded with everyone making their own milk shake. Ninetytwo
percent of those participating stated that they enjoyed the day at the dairy.
Record #: 310 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-26
CEMP: 4
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Jordan, Sheila A
Six 4H members from Guilford and Randolph represented North Carolina at national dairy judging competitions. They improved their judging, public
speaking and decision making skills. In Pennsylvania the team placed third while at the National contest in Wisconsin they placed 10th overall and 9th in
reasons. The alternate team placed 1st in Brown Swiss and 13thin reasons at Kentucky. Letters to the Area Dairy Agent from these youth indicate that they
felt Extension had helped them improve their skills: without your help I would not have learned as much and with your help I was proudly inducted into the
4H All American Club , I owe all my judging and reason skills to you , I appreciate the time you spent with me, you showed my how to judge a dairy cow! .
Their performance is an indication of the impact Extension can have on developing knowledge and skills.
Record #: 311 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-26
CEMP: 4
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Jordan, Sheila A
Reproduction performance in dairy herds continues to see higher days open and longer calving intervals which costs the dairyman money. Three dairy herds in
Guilford and Alamance agreed to participate in a study that compared three reproductive treatments: lutalyse, ovsynch, and ovsynch rebreed. The hormones
used were provided by a grant. The dairy producers maintained records, gave injections and bred the cows as instructed. The pregnancy rates for the three
herds are as follows: lutalyse, 20%, 15% and 15%; ovsynch, 35%, 30%, 35%; and ovsynch rebreed, 40%, 40% and 38%. Previous research indicates pregnancy
rates to lutalyse of 20 to 25% and to ovsynch at 25 to 30%. These herds were able to decrease days open which represents a saving of $1 to $3/day/cow. With
the drugs, they were able to save more than the drug cost. One of the herds is working with NCSU on another reproductive study.
Record #: 312 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Jordan, Sheila A
Providing research based infromation to dairy audience can be a challenge. In order to more effectively reach the dairy audience, letters and newsletters are
used. Several different mailing lists are maintained in order to target the appropriate audience with the necessary information. Responses from dairy producers:
\"I can tell you spent time researching infromation that is provided. Also appreciate time you spend with youth,\" and \"Appreciate receiving your newsletter
which provides me with dates of dairy events and meetings.\" Articles also generate discussion and requests for more information. Responses from dairy parents
and volunteers: \"thanks for sending dates so that I can schedule my vacation to attend\", \"thanks for keeping us informed about trainings, clinics and shows
even though we do not always particiapte\". Communication of events, activites and researched based infromation is critical to success of dairy youth program
and keeps the dairy producer current and able to make decisions critical to his business. Email and faxes will also be used to distribute information to dairy
audience in a timely manner.
Record #: 313 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Guilford
Person Reporting: Jordan, Sheila A
Less than 2% of the population is involved with dairy production. The Greensboro DistrictJunior Dairy Show held annually in August provides an excellent
setting for urban youth to get upclose and personal with a dairy animal The Guilford Cooperative Extension Service publishes a monthly calendar of events.
Reading about the show in the paper, 80 youth and adults from High Point\'s Champions for Christ Day Care attended the show. During a break, the 4Hers
shared their knowledge and project animals with the youth. The youth got to touch a dairy animal and ask questions. According to one 4Her \"the youth had
never touched a large animal before\", and she shared how cows give milk and what colors they could be. The youth all wanted to touch the cow\'s soft hair. It
was an excellent opportunity for learning and sharing about the dairy industry with urban youth.
Record #: 314 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-09
CEMP: 4
Location: Haywood
Person Reporting: Harvey, Thomas
In an effort to promote beef on a local level and raise money to provide support for Haywood youth livestock projects, the Haywood County Beef Producers
hold an Annual Summer Beef Roast. The beef producers, along with Extension Staff, and youth from FFA and 4-H Livestock Clubs, cooked 1400 pounds of
beef and fed 1800 hungry folks in July of 2000. The one hundred volunteers that did all the work enjoyed the fellowship associated with the project, provided
an excellent meal to the community at a reasonable price, and accomplished both the beef promotional efforts and the money raising task. The youth have an
excellent opportunity to work with adults who consider agriculture a major part of their life during the beef roast. This experience has had a positive influence
of youth as they grow older and make decisions as to their life's work.
Record #: 315 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Haywood
Person Reporting: Thompson, Skip L
A program of injection vaccination of rainbow trout was implemented in 1997. Prior to 1997, Enteric Redmouth Disease accounted for as much as 20%
mortality in the North Carolina trout industry. Rainbow trout fingerlings, 5 inches long are anesthetized and are injected by hand using a repeating injection
gun. One person can inject 1200-1500 fish per hour. In 2000, approximately 40% of rainbow trout were injected. Injection vaccination was first demonstrated in
1996 at High Valley Trout Hatchery in Transylvania County. Four additional demonstrations have occurred since 1996. In 2000, 60% of the commercial trout
fingerling suppliers use injection vaccination. As a result of injection vaccination, the use of antibiotic feed has decreased 84% at a savings of more than
$40,000 to the industry.
Record #: 316 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-13
CEMP: 4
Location: Henderson
Person Reporting: Talley, Chris
I have worked with a small stocker operator who runs about 120 head per year. The farmer in the past has not vaccinated, implanted, or castrated calves when
brought onto the farm. I have helped the farmer implement some BMP\'s to help improve the profitability of his operation. He is now castrating male calves,
implanting all calves, vaccinating calves against resp. diseases when they arrive on the farm. The overall weight and health of the calves he now sales should
be greatly improved. By implementing these practices we believe the producer should see gains of $3600-$5000/yr
Record #: 317 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-27
CEMP: 4
Location: Hoke
Person Reporting: Warren, A S
When producers take cattle to the sale barn it is important for them to get as much money as possible for each calf. Through Cooperative Extension working
with two producers we were able to show them proper techniques of castration which will result in male calves selling as steers instead of stags. This will
increase their profits by $35 per head on male calves.
Record #: 318 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-27
CEMP: 4
Location: Hoke
Person Reporting: Warren, A S
There are many horse producers relocating to Hoke County from all over the country. These producers have limited knowledge of the soil type and forages that
grow well here. Through Cooperative Extension we were able to aid a producer to establish a pasture based forage system. This pasture will save him $309 on
his feed bill just from reduced hay consumption.
Record #: 319 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 4
Location: Hoke
Person Reporting: Warren, A S
As a result of Hoke County Cooperative Extension livestock programming two beef cattle producers adopted new calf management practices that resulted in an
additional $520 profit. Through the use of graded sales to market their cattle they made another $500 profit. These profits totaled $1020 over their expected
return. The producers not only increased their profit this year but say they will continue these practices year after year.
Record #: 320 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 4
Location: Iredell
Person Reporting: Miller, Michael P
Two graded feeder calf demonstrational sales were held in August and September, 2000 with 1324 head sold by 65 producers from 12 counties. These sales are
a cooperative effort involving Cooperative Extension, NCDA, NC Cattlemen\'s Association and Iredell Livestock Market. They demonstrate recommended
genetics, management and nutrition to beef producers and offer a marketing opportunity for small producers to co-mingle their cattle with other producers to
receive a price premium. Based on economic analysis conparing prices received on these graded sales versus prices on regular sales, these 65 producers
received an additional $50,312 by using this marketing strategy.
Record #: 321 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Jackson
Person Reporting: Hedden, Phillip J
Dystocia in brood cows is a common problem in Western North Carolina. The highcost of labor and supplies involved along with the risk of losing both the
cow and the calf reduces potential income. To address this problem, animal health and genetics workshops were held by the Jackson and Swain County
Extension Centers to emphasize the importance of proper bull selection. As a result, two Jackson County producers began buying herd bulls with emphasis on
calving ease EPD\'s and birth weights. Purchasing calving ease bulls reduced dystocia problems from about 9% to less than 1% and death loss from
approximately 4% to 0%. Labor and supply costs were reduced by an estimated $27.00 per animal. The cost savings and reduced death loss resulted in an
estimated increased economic return of approximately $2250 for the producers. This improved management should ultimately result in improved farm
management practices by the producers.
Record #: 322 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 4
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Hughes, Ronald
As the goat industry blossoms in Johnston County many new inexperienced people are experimenting with this enterprise. The year old Johnston County Goat
Producers Association sees this as an opportunity to educate the newcomers through an annual meeting each year. The February meeting featured a speaker
from the NCDA Rollins Diagnostic Laboratory. He discussed the many and most common diseases and management problems that are seen at the Lab. His
graphic slide presentation brought much interesting and educational discussion to the meeting. As a result 10 new goat keepers began a monthly de-worming
program with several starting regular vaccination protocol. A decrease in loss of newborn and young kids was noted during the spring kidding period. An
average of 3 additional kids per herd reached a market weight of 50 lbs selling at $1.25 to $1.50 per pound increasing income for 15 herd owners to between
$2812 and $3375.
Record #: 323 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 4
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Hughes, Ronald
Ensuring quality meat reach consumers is an issue livestock producers realize starts with them. Johnston County s youth livestock program delivers around 190
animals to market through the show and sale. A 4H TRY grant (Teens Reaching Youth) was used to instruct 20 older youth and leaders in 10 points used to
produce quality meat. The youth were instructed how to teach young children. They were familiarized with the food chain, divided into groups and shown how
to teach proper methods in livestock management for meat quality assurance. Each group in turn taught the other groups. Completing the overnight session
each child signed a contract to teach one method. One student used this program as a high school senior project. Two local 4H clubs used this program and 6
youth instructors delivered the program at the state 4H youth goat camp. The children learned life skills while teaching livestock management skills.
Record #: 324 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Hughes, Ronald
Marketing goat meat and goat products has been a goal and challenge to the members of the Johnston County Goat Association. As part of a grant from RAFI
the association held a taste test event to discover if consumers want to eat goat meat and if so what they are wanting to purchase. The taste test was held in
cooperation with a local IGA grocery store. Goat meat was prepare as meatballs, lightly seasoned and cooked so as not to mask the goat meat flavor. Members
of the association stopped and asked shoppers to sample the product and complete a short questionnaire. Results indicated flavor and texture was well received
and consumers excepted the product. If the product was available consumers would purchase it based on price first, then consider the health benefits. More
investigations need to be made as to what type of cut and packaging consumers would prefer.
Record #: 325 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-03
CEMP: 4
Location: Lenoir
Person Reporting: Nix, Jackie
Follow-up surveys for the 1999 Goat Mangement Short Course were mailed to 52 participants 10 months later. Thirteen participants (25%) mailed back
completed surveys. Measured impacts included: 10 quarantined prior to mixing animals; 8 administered injections properly; 6 changed breeding times to take
advantage of ethnic holiday markets; 10 kept production records and 9 used these records to make culling decisions; 12 increased knowledge of reproduction;
12 rotated anthelmintics and dewormed does at kidding; 4 used fecal exams to determine parasite loads and 5 intend to in the future if needed; 8 dewormed
prior to moving to new pastures; 9 increased forage utilization with 1 reporting a 75% decrease in grain usage and 2 reporting a 50% decrease; 4 regularly had
hay analyzed prior to use, of the 9 that did not, 4 buy hay from hay producers that have already tested prior to sale.
Record #: 326 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-09
CEMP: 4
Location: McDowell
Person Reporting: Deluca, Mario
A 4 day Artificial Insemination School was held in McDowell County which resulted in the certification of 7 producer as AI Technicians. 30 hours of
comprehensive classwork and hands on practice on cattle nutrition, health, management, reproduction, AI procedures, sire selection, semen handling were
covered. Producers paid a $250 fee for the class. All fees above actual class expenses, which amounted to approximately $800, were donated to the McDowell
Ag Center. Completion of this class will allow these producers to utilize genetics of the best available bulls to improve the quality of their breeding stock and
sale calves. Calves from these superior sires are worth $50 over average calves. If these producers sell 20 calves a year, they will realize $1000 added value per
year from their calf crop. In addition they will also realize an increase in the value of their broodcow herd.
Record #: 327 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-09
CEMP: 4
Location: McDowell
Person Reporting: Deluca, Mario
Embryo transfer technology was successfully introduced to the dairy producers of central Bolivia during a 3 week exchange program sponsored by USAID\'s
Farmer to farmer program. over 350 producers and students were in attendance at 6 seminars presented at the Vet. school, agriculture school, and at Acrohobol,
the Dairy Improvement Assn. of Cochabamba Bolivia. In addition 6 demonstrations on flushing techniques were presented to the producers and interested
students at 5 individual farm locations. As a result of this program Acrohobol has now initiated an Embryo Transfer program with its members and hope to
increase this program to produce over 200 embryos annually. These resulting females will not only be worth a great deal more for their owners but more
importantly should help increase production of milk in this area and substantially increase the narrow profit margin for dairy producers in the region of Bolivia.
Record #: 328 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 4
Location: McDowell
Person Reporting: Sandfoss, Molly A
A Carp Pond Management Workshop was attended by 20 carp pond operators. Using a pre and post survey, the operators indicated that they had an increase in
knowledge in the areas of water quality management, fish basics, water quality analysis, and disease treatments. Other comments stated that the workshop was
informative, educational, and helpful.
Record #: 329 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 4
Location: McDowell
Person Reporting: Sandfoss, Molly A
A disease outbreak occurred at a number of fee-fishing facilities causing a large number of mortalities. After correct diagnosis and treatment using CES
resources, mortality stopped with no more monetary loss due to the disease.
Record #: 330 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Moore
Person Reporting: Wood, Randy B
Fescue Toxicosis is one of the most common, yet least reconized problems on beef farms around the state. This fact was reinforced recently while working with
an area beef farmer. He had lost several four to five month old calves, and was close to loosing several more. Working in cooperation with an area veterinarian,
we were able to determine that he had a nutritional problem that was a result of Fescue Toxicosis. He has since increased his nutritional level, as well gone on a
correct minerals program, The cattle that he lost were worth over $3000 dollars, but he has not lost any more since implimenting our programs.
Record #: 331 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Moore
Person Reporting: Wood, Randy B
The REINS prograam in region four has had only modest success in getting equine owners involved in educational programs. Despite the fact that the region
has one of the highest equine populations in the state, horse programs have not been very succesful. Recently, we hosted an instructional video seminar in
combination with a question and answer session with a local veterinarian. As a result, we had over 50 horse enthusiasts from four different counties attend the
meeting. All that attended said that they had increased their knowledge in horse health and basic horse nutrition. In addition, several people that did not attend
contacted the office to see when the next meeting was going to be held. As a result of the success, we have increased our attandance by word of mouth
advertising.
Record #: 332 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-17
CEMP: 4
Location: Moore
Person Reporting: Wood, Randy B
Beef cattle producers are constantly looking for ways to decrease production costs. Recently, several Montgomery County cattle producers were contacted about
a bulk buy of cattle wormer. Thirteen producers took advantage of this opportunity, and were able to save over $85 per bottle for their operations. This
accounted for a total savings of over $1100 dollars in production cost.
Record #: 333 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-17
CEMP: 4
Location: Moore
Person Reporting: Wood, Randy B
Recently, a beef producer asked me to assist her in selecting her replacement heifers for her beef herd. The heifers that she had previously selected contained
two Freemartians, which only reach sexual maturity approxmiately 10% of the time. She was going to develope the replacement heifers on purchased feed,
which would cost her at least $100 per head before they would reach breeding age. Due to my recomendation, she went ahead and culled the heifers before she
had the added costs to devolope them. This saved her approxmiatley two hundred dollars in feed costs, plus the time and expense of selling them apart from the
remainder of her calf crop in a graded sale.
Record #: 334 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-01
CEMP: 4
Location: Nash
Person Reporting: Hucks, Mark D
A local newspaper article on raising fish in barns and the possibility of a local fish processing plant coming to our county spurred several producers to contact
me about fish farming. I scheduled a visit to take four interested producers to the fish barn project on Feb. 8, 2000. Later, on June 1, 2000 we had an
opportunity to schedule a meeting for Farm Bureau Directors. We were able to prepare a meal of barn fish (telopea) and invite Tom Lorsodo with the fish barn
project to speak. We were able to replace local suspicions with facts about fish farming.
Record #: 335 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-01
CEMP: 4
Location: Nash
Person Reporting: Hucks, Mark D
The arrival of the Boer goat has increased the interest in raising goats for meat. As the N.C. Meat Goat Industry has expanded, so has the interest of meat goats
as a 4-h project. In the spring of 2000 meat goats were added to our Eastern Carolina 4-H Meat Animal Show and Sale as a clover bud project. In the fall of
2000 meat goats will be added to the same show as a regular project for 4-hers 9-19 years of age. The addition of meat goats as a 4-h project is reflective of the
industry in N.C. Goats for projects should be easily acquired and hopefully well supported by the industry.
Record #: 336 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-01
CEMP: 4
Location: Nash
Person Reporting: Hucks, Mark D
Three years ago, we started a 4-H stockman\'s bowl team due to 4-H livestock participant interest. This gave exhibitors another avenue to compete with the
knowledge learned during their projects. This year our senior team placed 4th at the state contest at the State Fair. Three of our individuals placed in the top
15. Two were eligible for the state team that competed in Louis ville, Kentucky in November at the national skillathon contest. This gave these individuals an
opportunity to boost their self esteem and achieve a goal they had set for themselves. I\'m sure it will also increase interest in the stockman\'s bowl at the county
level
Record #: 337 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Northampton
Person Reporting: Lifsey, Heather N
A survey of local farmers indicated the need for information on diversifying and marketing their products. In response, extenson put together an alternative
agriculture tour for producers. The tour looked at several farms in Virginia that are moving to commercial vegetable production to replace lost tobacco quota
and in other cases, to diversify production. The group also visited the Southampton County (VA) Farmer\'s Market to learn about the market\'s needs and
marketing program. Producers commented that the tour gave them something to think about as the need to diversify is becoming more vital to stay
economically viable.
Record #: 338 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-14
CEMP: 4
Location: Northampton
Person Reporting: Lifsey, Heather N
When we began the 4H Livestock Club last year, one of our goals was to form aStockman\'s Team. Several of the kids were interested and we started
preparing for the contest. Their first Stockman\'s Contest was at the Southampton County (VA) Fair. One 4Her won the this contest. She went on to place
ninth in the Senior Division at the N.C. State contest and then earned a spot on the State Team. At the national contest she was the 8th Overall individual. This
individual is very shy and she has started coming out since her experience. She has become more confident and is a great role model for the younger team
members.
Record #: 339 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 4
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Spivey, Karen
Weed control in pastures and hay fields fertilized by swine lagoon effluent application is an important issue for farm managers. Semi-annual inspections of
these fields are made by regulatory agencies to ensure that they consist primarily of the crop stated in their waste management plan. In April 2000, an
Agricultural Extension Agent made a farm visit and identified a weed in an Onslow County Hybrid Bermudagrass hay field. The farmer had planned to apply a
herbicide for control of the weed, but was advised not to do so because the winter annual weed would soon naturally cease to be a problem due to seasonal
weather conditions. The farmer was very pleased to save the time, labor, and cost that would have been associated with an unnecessary herbicide application.
Record #: 340 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Spivey, Karen
Nitrate poisoning of animals is a costly problem that has grown with the increased amount of forages fertilized with animal waste in Southeastern North
Carolina. An understanding of nitrate management for forage production and animal feeding can help producers avoid such problems. In February 2000, an
Onslow County Agricultural Extension Agent conducted a \"Managing Nitrates in Forages\" seminar for 36 producers of beef cattle, goats, horses, hay and
pasture. The information presented was followed with newsletter articles and individual contacts. In four months following the seminar, 2 horse owners and 3
individuals who produce hay fertilized with animal waste for cattle feed and for sale adopted the practice of forage testing to determine nitrate levels. As a
result, they are able to make informed harvest and feeding management decisions to avoid nitrate poisoning in their animals and those that are fed the hay that
they produce.
Record #: 341 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Spivey, Karen
Horse owners are a clientele group that have not been actively affiliated with Cooperative Extension in many counties. With the guidance of the Regional
Equine Information Network System (REINS) Coordinating Extension Agent, REINS volunteers and Extension Agents in six Southeastern NC counties hosted
a total of 22 educational seminars for horse owners during February and March 2000. The Horse Management Seminar Series produced by NCSU Extension
Horse Husbandry was used, in addition to live guest speakers in some counties. The seminar series was attended by 497 individuals, many of whom had never
before been introduced to Cooperative Extension. Participants completed evaluation forms at the conclusion of each session, overwhelmingly indicating that
the seminars had been useful, informative, and enjoyable. As a result of the seminar series, NC Cooperative Extension expanded its clientele base and provided
valuable information to horse owners to assist them in making better management decisions.
Record #: 342 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-30
CEMP: 4
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Burke, Travis B
Alternative livestock opportunities have lent itself to goat production. Now Pasquotank County has not only had a 10% increase in cattle numbers, but an
additional 5 new goat producers. Therefore, a meeting was held to address parasite control strategies for ruminant, with emphasis on goat production.
Record #: 343 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-30
CEMP: 4
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Burke, Travis B
Youth livestock programs continue to increase locally and nationwide. Since youth projects account for just over 1% of the nation\'s livestock, these programs
are becoming increasingly important. Several youth livestock accomplishments include: 21 different youth spending over 120 hours each judging livestock at
9 different events in North Carolina; 16 different youth participated in a 5 day livestock industry tour of Eastern Kentucky; 45 different youth earned nearly
$60,000 through exhibition; 16 different youth exhibited at the NC State Fair and one former Pasquotank Judging Member was on the National Winning Junior
College Team from the state of Kansas.
Record #: 344 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 4
Location: Pender
Person Reporting: Parsons, James
The Pender County Extension Center has developed a comprehensive County Animal Response Team (CART) plan to be used in the event of disasters. 22
persons comprise the steering committee that assisted in developing this viable plan. It is estimated that by following the CART plan, costs incurred should be
reduced by as much as 66% (based on costs incurred following Hurricane Floyd). The plan includes disaster preparation, search and rescue, mortality disposal,
identified resources and numerous other topics. The Pender CART plan is currently be used as a model for other counties.
Record #: 345 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Copeland, H J
4-H animal projects are a very popular teaching method to develop life skills while learning animal science.Youth were taught various disciplines including
showmanship, recordkeeping, management, etc. 125 youth from Chowan, Gates,and Perquimans Counties had 155 unduplicated 4-H animal projects (164 pigs,
lambs, and steers). Evaluation was positive and consisted of personal observations and feedback to agent and directors.
Record #: 346 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Copeland, H J
Farmers are interested in exploring non-traditional agricultural enterprises for additional on-farm income. 57 farmers in Gates, Perquimans, and Chowan
Counties selected and attended three specially designed animal related educational tours sponsored by extension highlighting non-traditional ag. ventures and
featuring extension specialists in their respective areas. The fact- finding tours were meat goat production; wildlife fee hunting; and horse hay production.
Evaluation surveys indicated a unamious response that participants felt extension met their needs with several farmers either planning or actually trying one of
these enterprises on their own farm.
Record #: 347 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Copeland, H J
Pork producers are required to have 6 continuing education hours every three years for their animal waste operators license. The Regional Pork Conference
sponsored by extension and held annually in Edenton is recognized by farmers in northeast NC as the major source of pertinent information on handling hog
wastes. The 90 people in attendance gained information from leading experts to improve water quality for the general public. 62 animal waste operators
received 4 continuing education credits at this conference.
Record #: 348 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Copeland, H J
The state offered a program to buy-out hog farms in the floodplain. 13 farmers were assisted by extension in ascertaining the facts and understanding the bid
procedure. Meetings hosted by Gerda Rhodes in Washington County were attended, face to face consultations, and phone conversations were utilized to help
farmers. Networking with NRCS/SWCD and the buy-out program coordinator, David Williams allowed farmers to make a decision on whether to participate
and if so, how to properly submit one's bid.
Record #: 349 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 4
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Copeland, H J
Independent pork producers are becoming a rarity in NC. We have many producers with the skills to raise hogs but a viable market for small scale production is
becoming a problem with the vertical integration of the pork industry. Extension cooperated in two meetings with a private company that markets pasture-based
pork to explore expansion of their market on the east coast to upscale restaurants and trendy specialty food shops. Sixteen of the initial thirty- three attendees
are very interested, one of which owns a small packing plant. Talbott of A&T; deserves credit for pursuing this endeavor, and hopefully it will develop into a
viable market for small family farms interested in growing hogs for a niche market.
Record #: 350 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 4
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Copeland, H J
Thirteen of my hog farmers applied for the state offered buy-out program of hog lagoons. Extension provided informational meetings, answered questions in
both a formal and private setting, and kept customers apprised on all related matters. Two farms were selected (one in Gates and one in Perquimans) of the total
fourteen statewide. This represents a huge savings for those farms wanting to exit the hog business.
Record #: 351 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 4
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Copeland, H J
Consumers are less knowledgeable about agriculture now than they have ever been. Three different programs emphasized the importance of ag. in our area. The
Farm Day Adventure organized by Extension five years ago targets second graders. 235 participants in Chowan and Perquimans Counties toured several farms
manned by extension personnel where emphasis was placed on ties between the food in the school lunchroom and the clothes they wear to the farms visited.
Another strategy employed was the use of a bird i.d. program to reach non-traditional ag. customers. 65 people in three seperate presentations learned about NC
agriculture albeit subtle. The third method extension used to educate the general public was the co-sponsorship with the Perquimans County Restoration
Association of a weekend farm tour attracting 200 people most with non-farm backgrounds and many from affluent neighborhoods.
Record #: 352 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 4
Location: Perquimans
Person Reporting: Copeland, H J
Cattlemen can capture more profit by selling feeder calves direct, if done properly. Extension\\\'s assistance through farm visits and advice, marketing contacts,
and meetings allowed four Gates and Chowan Counties\\\' cattlemen to market calves without going through normal channels. An estimated additional profit
of $5000 was realized.
Record #: 353 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Person
Person Reporting: Knight, Joseph E
A local horse owner contacted our Extension office requesting information on selecting quality hays and forages for horses. The horse owner\'s brood mare had
been getting sick. Joey Knight, Person County Extension Agent, identified high alfatoxins in the hays, high moisture content, and undesirable weeds such as
the Virginia Pepper weed. With Extension recommendations in changing feedstuffs, the broodmares were saved from intestinal problems and loss of the
unborn foal and eventually death of the broodmare. This resulted in a total savings of $5,000 for this particular client.
Record #: 354 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Person
Person Reporting: Knight, Joseph E
A beef cattle producer requested from the Extension Service information and training on selecting quality foundation breeding stock. A total of 33 top bred
heifers and 3 performance tested bulls were purchased from Red House, Virginia cattle sales to help build on to the 350 commercial cow-calf existing herd.
$35,000 was spent on these cattle which will eventually lead to selling calves directly to feedlots by tractor-trailer lots. Extension recommendations helped this
producer build that alliance in order to position his beef program for future beef cattle marketing strategies.
Record #: 355 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Person
Person Reporting: Knight, Joseph E
With the incoming questions about bull breeding effectiveness, a bull breeding soundness evaluation clinic was conducted by the Extension Service. Out of the
9 bulls tested, 33% of the bulls were unsound for breeding purposes. One producer stated that, \"I was glad to find out that my bull did not past the test, because
I was going to lend him to one of my neighbor\'s so his herd of 35 cows would get bred.\" This saved the cattlemen at least $15000 in loss of income from
future sold calves. Also, the adoption of this management practice led the cattle producer to keep the beef cattle breeding sequence on tract and on time.
Record #: 356 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Rowan, J
State Graded Cattle Sales offer a more profitable marketing option than the weekly cattle auction. The Ayden State Graded Stocker Sale in March was used by
cattle producers to market 500 head of calves in Pitt and surrounding counties. This sale, coordinated by CES in cooperation with the local livestock market,
cattlemen\\\'s assn. and NCDA&CS; brought an estimated additional $15,000 in income (compared to selling cattle at the weekly auction) to the 37 participating
cattle producers.
Record #: 357 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Rowan, J
The 2000 Eastern NC Hay Day was held in Pitt County in June. This event is held biannually to educate forage producers, cattle producers, and certified waste
management operators about producing quality hay and the equipment to do the job. This activity is a multi-county event coordinated by extension agents from
seven counties and supported by companies associated with the hay business. Over 170 participants learned more about hay production at this event. Also, 37
folks received certified waste operator\\\'s credit, and 5 folks received certified crop advisor credit.
Record #: 358 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Rowan, J
Livestock judging teaches young people about livestock and agriculture while developing skills that will last a lifetime. Pitt County Extension trained 15 4-H
members in livestock judging this year. These members learned through numerous practice sessions and farm visits and also participated in a number of
successful contests. The Pitt County judging teams completed a successful season of judging by having the top senior and junior teams at the State 4-H
Livestock Judging Contest in Raleigh. The senior team members will continue to learn by participating in three training trips and national contests representing
North Carolina.
Record #: 359 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 4
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Rowan, J
Extension is the catalyst behind the Pitt County Cattlemen\\\'s Association. This group met four times in 2000 with programs that helped to educate producers
and promote marketing and production. The association served as a means of distributing donated range cubes this spring to cattlemen who suffered losses due
to Hurricane Floyd. In an effort to promote beef cattle locally, the association recognized an \\\"outstanding county cattle producer\\\" for 2000.
Record #: 360 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 4
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Rowan, J
All livestock shows at the Pitt County Fair are organized though the Extension staff, Extension committees, or Extension volunteers. Six different livestock
shows were held at the 2000 fair with exhibits of livestock, poultry, and rabbits also. 222 persons and 563 animals were a part of these activities this year.
These shows helped to develop skills in participating youth and help promote livestock in the county. Participants were awarded premiums in excess of $9600
from the fair.
Record #: 361 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Polk
Person Reporting: Bradley, Jeff K
Our county had a 4-H Poultry Judging Team. Having a poultry background, I was asked to help coach them in their judging practices. A 4-H volunteer, our 4-H
agent, and myself all had a part in this. Our team won the state contest and then went on to compete in Richmond, Virginia for a regional contest and then to
Louisville, Kentucky for the national contest. We got together with a group from another county and followed each other up to Louisville. The team members
really enjoyed the experience and placed 10th in the nation. We were pleased with their performance and I feel they all gained from this experience.
Record #: 362 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Poultry Science
Person Reporting: Carver, Donna
Continued efforts to control turkey coronavirus (TCV) resulted in requests by integrators, growers, and NCDA officials for maps identifying the locations of
farms positive for TCV in addition to identifying all turkey farms within a two-mile radius of TCV positive farms. Because several turkey integrators in North
Carolina (NC) also have farms in South Carolina (SC) and Virginia (VA), the farm locations of interest were not restricted to NC. The geographic information
system developed by NCDA included all poultry farms, but utilized the Quadrant Block Point System (QBPS) to identify farm locations. Because this system is
unique to NC, farms in SC and VA could not be included. Using global positioning equipment, NC farms were located by latitude and longitude. This system
is compatible with the systems developed for SC and VA. As a result, turkey producers now receive maps indicating the locations of new TCV cases and
high-risk farms within a two-mile radius of case farms. This system allows integrators to re-route traffic away from known positive farms, thereby reducing the
potential for disease spread. The database was developed on the NCSU campus by faculty in CALS and CVM and was transferred to the SC diagnostic
laboratory. The SC diagnostic laboratory now distributes their disease reports to NC producers and researchers, via e-mail. These proactive disease control
measures are predicted to significantly reduce the threat of spreading diseases among poultry flocks located in the three states.
Record #: 363 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Poultry Science
Person Reporting: Davis, Gary
Field trials and research studies have continued to explore the use of Direct-Fed Microbials (DFM) in upland wild gamebird feeds to promote growth and
reduce the potential for colonization of bacterial pathogens in their gastrointestinal tracts. Based on the successful findings of these studies, approximately 30%
of all gamebird producers nationwide are using the DFM. Moreover, all Southern States Cooperative gamebird feeds, ratite feeds, and backyard poultry flock
feeds now contain this DFM. As Executive Director of the North American Gamebird Association, I coordinated the development of a website which is
currently receiving approximately 1,000,000 hits per month.
Record #: 364 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Poultry Science
Person Reporting: Ferket, Peter
Disposal of poultry and swine mortality continues to challenge producers for a number of reasons. For example, current burial practices are being questioned
by environmental protection officials because of the potential for ground water contamination, incineration options may cause air quality problems, and
traditional rendering practices are too costly or present biosecurity disease risks for the producers. An alternative process is currently under development by
Poultry Science Extension faculty that encompasses on-farm preservation of poultry and swine mortality using either phosphoric acid or freezing followed by
shipment to a central processing facility for receiving a final heat treatment through a flash dehydration system. The successful field trials demonstrated that the
process destroys any pathogens present in the raw product and produces a stable and nutritious animal feed ingredient. The potential benefits of this technology
include a greater percentage of farm mortality being recycled, improved environmental conditions and biosecurity on the farm, the availability of an economical
and high quality protein supplement, reduced feed costs, and continued sustainability and growth of the poultry and livestock industries in North Carolina.
Presently, a group of poultry and swine producers are moving ahead to adopt this technology which is estimated to save them approximately $2 million
annually in mortality transport costs alone.
Record #: 365 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Poultry Science
Person Reporting: Grimes, Jesse
The turkey industry has experienced difficulties with poults produced during the first 3 to 5 weeks of egg production from turkey breeder hens. These poults are
smaller in size, sometimes suffer higher mortality, and in general have difficulty getting off to a good start during the first two weeks of life. To address this
problem, Poultry Science Extension faculty designed a study to determine if the age of breeder hens affects the intestinal bacterial profile of turkey poults
during the first week of life. Poults from young and older breeder hens representing three turkey hen strains were sampled on numerous farms from three
hatcheries. Poult intestines and livers were sampled for populations of coliforms, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Campylobacter and Lactobacillus bacteria.
Furthermore, the resistance of intestinal Escherichia coli isolates to antibiotics was tested. It was observed that poults from young hens can have different
intestinal bacteria profiles than poults produced from older hens. Other factors such as the farm environment can also have an equal or greater impact on poult
intestinal bacteria profiles than breeder hen age. Escherichia coli organisms cultured from the intestines of poults produced by young hens had a greater
resistance to commercial antibiotics than Escherichia coli isolates sampled from poults produced by older hens. Based on these studies it was recommended
that poultry farm managers practice restraint in the use of antibiotics to help avoid the development of bacterial resistance plus consider using other effective
non-antibiotic growth promotants. Moreover, it was recommended that bacteria isolated from poults should be periodically profiled to determine which
antibiotic, if needed, will be the most effective. A more judicious use of antibiotics should provide turkey growers with reduced rearing costs and increased
livability of their flocks. In addition, public opinions might be more supportive of those turkey companies that depend less on antibiotics.
Record #: 366 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Poultry Science
Person Reporting: Sheldon, Brian
Disposal of poultry and swine mortality continues to challenge producers for a number of reasons. For example, current burial practices are being questioned
by environmental protection officials because of the potential for ground water contamination, incineration options may cause air quality problems, and
traditional rendering practices are too costly or present biosecurity disease risks for the producers. An alternative process is currently under development by
Poultry Science Extension faculty that encompasses on-farm preservation of poultry and swine mortality using either phosphoric acid or freezing followed by
shipment to a central processing facility for receiving a final heat treatment through a flash dehydration system. The successful field trials demonstrated that the
process destroys any pathogens present in the raw product and produces a stable and nutritious animal feed ingredient. The potential benefits of this technology
include a greater percentage of farm mortality being recycled, improved environmental conditions and biosecurity on the farm, the availability of an economical
and high quality protein supplement, reduced feed costs, and continued sustainability and growth of the poultry and livestock industries in North Carolina.
Presently, a group of poultry and swine producers are moving ahead to adopt this technology which is estimated to save them approximately $2 million
annually in mortality transport costs alone.
Record #: 367 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 4
Location: Randolph
Person Reporting: Foushee, Barry S
With the need for horse owners to better understand how to manage their pasture to get the most out of them and minimize feed cost, a horse pasture
management meeting was held with 6 producers attending of which 4 had never attended a pasture management meeting. Topics covered were soil sampling
correctly, what does the soil analysis report tell you, the importance of liming, how to establish and maintain a pasture and how to get the most out of a few
acres. From the pre and post test, each attendee increased their knowledge of pasture management an average of 67 percent. Also from the evaluations, they
indicated that by better managing their forages, they would save an average of $400 annual on feed and hay.
Record #: 368 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 4
Location: Richmond
Person Reporting: Coffer, Bertram W
Instilling today's youth with an appreciation and understanding of agriculture is increasingly difficult as society becomes more removed from the land. Many
young people lack the fundamental understanding of how and where the food and fiber they consume originates. A grant obtained to provide animals for
livestock projects in Richmond county just completed its second year. This year we had 9 youth raising lambs and goats. As part of the project the youth were
required to show their animals at the Richmond Co. Ag Fair. 6 of those youth went on to show at the NC State Fair. Parents of these youth attested to the
increase in knowledge and self-confidence their children gained through this project.
Record #: 369 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 4
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
For the first time, a progressing meat goat farmer was able to capitalize on his genetics and feeding program to have more than one \"goat crop\" per calendar
year. Not only did the producer have a second breeding season, but fertility was good resulting in 1.65 kids for each kidding per doe (a majority had 2 kids -
twice). This was with the same physical resources (same number of does, building/facilities, acres of pasture) and with better genetics and high quality feed
maintained.
Record #: 370 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
Newly released fescue variety field days resulted in a local farm retailer ordering enough seed to plant 50 acres. The new fescue varieties provide a safe option
to farmers for pastures more suited to the cool season grass. Fears of toxicity to annimals are alleviated while production gains are optimized. One farmer
agreed to plant a demonstration plot near a busy intersection.
Record #: 371 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
Technology Provides Rapid Responses Following a holiday weekend came two urgent requests for current animal agriculture information. First, the latest
county poultry statistics for an expanding industry - a moving target for two years. Mobile phone calls, voice mails, faxes and contracting poultry companies
checked their own records and provided statistics to be compiled for county leaders needing current information for debates and discussion of controversial
planning issues. A local feed store manager requested recent FDA approved product information to help pigs grow. Quick emails with swine Extension
Specialists provided direction to another state\'s land grant university website with detailed product information without lengthy internet searches. An article
was retrieved, printed and faxed to the store manager within 15 minutes of his call. Extension specialists assisted the agent with quick responsiveness, in turn,
helping the agent make the store manager look good.
Record #: 372 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
Half a dozen of 20 swine and poultry farmers attending a property tax informational meeting took the step advised by a fellow farmer and CPA to make
application to the county for property tax relief of animal waste handling equipment and structures. Reasoning, potential and procedures for this new approach
were discussed, including probable denial for the year 2000 and plans for the 2001 tax year. Other tax methods on livestock and poultry facilities were
reviewed.
Record #: 373 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
Years of continued genetic improvement and showing swine at county, regional and the state fair resulted in a banner year for one county swine farmer - a side
benefit of providing over 25 youth over the past three years an opportunity to exhibit and compete in livestock shows. This year, in the performance class
division of the state fair (judged objectively with weights and carcass data), five of the top seven placings (out of 75) were awarded to the independent swine
farm.
Record #: 374 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
Over 500 pre-school youth toured the new livestock building at the county fairgrounds on two days during the daytime off hours of the annual county fair.
Record numbers of farm animals, types and varieties were on display and exhibit. Several \"stations\" allowed hands-on petting of the animals and explanations
of various animal body parts (differences/function) and examples of what they eat. Youth visits were coordinated through Extension Day Care Educators and
also included take home packets and a chance to feed petting farm animals.
Record #: 375 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 4
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
For a second year, a truckload volume beef cattle stocker feeder sampled and tested corn silage and composted poultry litter for use as winter feed energy and
protein supplement to swine lagoon effluent grazed winter pasture which had a poor establishment this season. Feed expense savings from on-farm poultry
litter source of protein and litter fertilized home-grown corn silage is estimated at 35 cents per head per day for 90 head for 140 days ($ 31.5/day X 140 days = $
4,410) saved during total feeding period vs. \"store bought\" commercial supplements to balance a winter growth stocker feed ration 1.5 pounds of gain per head
per day.
Record #: 376 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 4
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Chase, Ben E
Educational programs and demonstrations were conducted to farm and nonfarm clientele (Youth,school & commodity groups) by the North Carolina
Cooperative Extension Service. In 2000, 1057 individuals have been reached by this program which focused on the care of animals, products of animal origin,
the economic impact of the animal industry to Rockingham Countyand North Carolina and the quality assurance pracitices utilized by livestock producers to
ensure a safe food supply. Issues such as waste management, animal walfare and that animals are the ultimate recyclers were also covered. A major concern and
challenge for the livestock industry and the extension program is education of the public about production animal agriculture. Livestock production is in the
hands of the public and our youth and we must feed their knowledge, in order to feed the world of the future.
Record #: 377 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 4
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Chase, Ben E
The Rockingham County Hay & Straw Directory has been maintained by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, due to demand from livestock
producers to sale and purchase hay. 35 area growers have been included in 2000 in this listing in which 191 copies were sent or handed out to livestock
producers on request. Along with the hay directory publication, extension provided information about quality hay production, forage testing, and tips on selling
and purchasing hay. As a result of this information and directory , extension has helped growers market their product, livestock producers locate forages, and
educated clientele about hay production and marketing.
Record #: 378 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 4
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Chase, Ben E
Cattle producers are always asking and looking for ways to help decrease cost due to the high cost of production and at the same time maintain or increase
production level. With the need for cattlemen to be more competitive in purchasing products and to be profitable, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Service in Rockingham County, was instrumental in assisting cattle producers with a balanced cattle mineral mix that could be purchased at a more competitive
and cheaper price. In 2000, producers have been able to save $114 per ton in purchasing this mix from a local supplier. This has been a total estimated
savings of $5,472 for area cattle producers. This as also led many producers to start feeding a mineral which has increased their cattle production level.
Record #: 379 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 4
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Chase, Ben E
In 1999, North Carolina went through the worst natural disaster in history. The flooding associated with two hurricanes devastated eastern North Carolina and
caused many livestock problems and deaths . Learning from our past lack of preparedness for such disasters, In 2000, the NC Cooperative Extension Service
conducted a 2 day training coarse dealing with animals in emergencies and disasters. The training focused on ICS, the State Animal Response Team and
forming County Animal Response Teams. This mainly involved 46 Extension and NCDA personnel. When asked as a result of this training, did they have a
better understanding of Extensions Role in Response to Disasters, a basic understanding of the Incident Command System, SART, CART, and if they had to
respond to an animal disaster in the near future, did this training give them the framework to respond, onehundred percent indicated that thetraining did
accomplish these things.
Record #: 380 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 4
Location: Rowan
Person Reporting: Williams, J T
Extension conducted a Cow Cooling/ Heat Stress Meeting for local dairymen. 32 local dairymen from 4 piedmont counties were introduced to the lastest
technology relating to heat stress control on dairy cows. On the farm tours were conducted to discuss the do\'s and don\'ts concerning facilities and heat stress
conditions for dairy cows. Classroom instruction provided dairymen with statistics regarding heat stress to dairy cows verses production losses. Results on
three dairies implementing changes to housing facilities as recommended at this meeting are increased milk production by 8 to 17 percent in the summer
months. This amounts to a $13,000 per farm increased income on these 3 farms.
Record #: 381 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-06
CEMP: 4
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: Beer, Brian
The majority of pastures for cattle production in the Southern Piedmont of North Carolina are cool season grasses. Cool season grasses offer limited production
during the summer months. In addition to low production, animal performance losses due to endophyte infected fescue are also a major cause for concern. The
Stanly and Anson County Extension Centers hosted a Forage Field Day to address these concerns. A major component of the program focused on the
importance of warm season forages in the region. An overview of warm season forage species and the cultural practices necessary for establishment was also
discussed. Participants toured test plots of novel endophyte fescue and fields of warm season forage species. A survey of cattle producers in attendance
indicated that thirty percent planed to change there present management practices to better utilize forages in their operations.
Record #: 382 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-15
CEMP: 4
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: Beer, Brian
The increasing cost of higher education is a concern to many families, farm families included. The Stanly County Cattlemen's Association has worked to
establish a Scholarship Fund that will assist a student from Stanly County who is pursuing a degree in an agricultural field from a two or four year accredited
college or university. Extension Agents with the Stanly County Extension Center helped with planning and organizing committees to establish selection criteria
and procedures for selecting scholarship recipients. The cattlemen\\\'s association organized an annual old-time corn shucking event to raise funds for the
scholarship fund. In 2000, the Stanly County Cattlemen\\\'s Association awarded their first $1000 scholarship to a graduating Senior from Stanly County who is
attending NC State. The goal of the association is to generate enough funds so the scholarship will be self sustaining.
Record #: 383 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-07
CEMP: 4
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: Block, Susan M
Ample monetary funds are essential to the success of an organization, as there are various costs associated with programming, ranging from postage and
printing to advertising and honorariums. Above and beyond the technical support offered by the coordinating agent, the Region 2 REINS organization receives
no funding from North Carolina State University or any of the six counties in the region. With this in mind, the officers and members in Region 2 combined
efforts and raised more than 3,500 dollars in two events. This funding allowed us to reach more than 16,000 people through formal activities and another 250
people informally through farm calls and demonstrations. It is difficult to put a realistic economic value on REINS programming in Region 2. However,
volunteers contributed more than 1200 hours at an estimated value of 10,000 dollars.
Record #: 384 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-19
CEMP: 4
Location: Union
Person Reporting: Simpson, Jerry B
As a result of changes occurring in the beef industry, the local advisory committe for beef cattle determined there was a need for additional management
information aimed at improving markets for there calves. A series of five meetings were held utilizing Extension and Industry Specialists as instructors. An
average of 36 producers attende each of the first four meetings. The final meeting featured a futurist from Colorado who described how producers should
develop long range plans designed to position them within some form of marketing alliance. 102 producers attended this session. Each session was audio
taped and together with reference materials, published into a proceedings. This information was made available to all producers for future reference.
Record #: 385 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Rhodes, Gerda D
Traditionally youth learn about fitting and showing animals in preparation for the annual livestock show and sale. This year, I wanted to expand their
knowledge in other arenas of animal production; not necessarily related to showing. I incorporated a demonstration to illustrate what a \"residue\" is and how it
is important in livestock production as drug residues. Only one of the youth out of the 50 participating knew what the word residue meant before the program.
Using chocolate milk made either with syrup, powder or purchased, I showed how one leaves a residue on the glass longer than another. Later at the shows that
I attended, where I had taught this lesson I asked several of the youth if they remembered the lesson. All of those asked could tell me what a \"residue\" was.
Record #: 386 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 4
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Rhodes, Gerda D
I tried for the first time to hold a goat production meeting. I had 20 people attend the meeting; 10 of which are now new clientele. There was a lot of
questioning by participants and I have followed up with 5 of them personally. One of the five, I have assisted in working through a bad case of foot rot and
have assisted another in improving the condition of nannie goats nursing young through improved nutrition. These 20 people are now a basis for a mailing list
and I plan to begin a goat newsletter. The response by the participants was to have production type meetings once in a while. I anticipate another meeting this
winter. One of the things I did was to serve barbequed goat at the meeting. For many this was the first time trying it. Many enjoyed it. This may increase our
marketing potential when more people enjoy the entree.
Record #: 387 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-13
CEMP: 4
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Rhodes, Gerda D
Increasing the general public\'s knowledge of agriculture is a major portion of this CMP. The theme for our annual Farm-City festival was \" Food For
Thought\". We incorporated information about the importance of agriculture in providing food for the nation. This was used as a special insert for the local
newspaper which has a circulation of 4700. Along with this special emphasis we also include a crafts, art and bake sales during the day of the festival. This
provides many local groups a way of earning income for their projects. This year\'s sales were estimated at $13000. $11,000 of these sales were to local groups
providing a major economic impact to the local economy.
Record #: 388 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Coite, Eileen
In May of 2000, nine youth livestock participants began preparing for the state livestock judging contest. Some had prior experience, but most did not. With
nine as a total number, three teams emerged, with three members to a team. With this in mind, teams were not allowed to drop the lowest score, as they would
if there were teams of four. Several practice sessions were coordinated for the youth to gain experience with judging beef cattle, hogs, and sheep. Group
practice sessions with youth from other counties was also done, which provided an atmosphere similar to a contest setting. The contest was held on June 14,
2000, at the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh. Wayne county brought two junior teams and one senior team to the contest. In the Junior Division, first and
second place individuals in the contest were from Wayne county teams, and the Wayne teams placed second and third in the contest. In the Beef division, these
same junior teams place first and second in the contest, and filled the first, third, fifth, and tenth placed individuals for the beef division. The teams placed fifth
and eigth in swine, and fifth and sixth in sheep, out of fourteen teams. The senior team placed tenth overall, sixth in oral reasons, eleventh in sheep and ninth in
swine and beef, out of fifteen teams. With some having little to no experience with livestock judging prior to this contest, this was truly a success!
Record #: 389 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 4
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Coite, Eileen
The idea of a County Animal Response Team (CART) was introduced to Extension Livestock Agents across the state in May of 2000, in order to initiate
establishment of CARTs across North Carolina. Members of the State Animal Response Team (SART), as well as other individuals skilled in animal rescue
and preparedness provided a starter kit to each county agent and other animal control and emergency management employees attending the training. As a joint
effort between the Wayne County Office of Emergency Services and Wayne County Cooperative Extension, an Animal Protection Plan was formulated by July
of 2000. At that time, an Animal Protection Committee was formed, being composed of representatives from these agencies, as well as animal control, the
Goldsboro police department, the humane society, the Wayne County Livestock Development Association, as well as other concerned citizens experienced with
animal rescue. The Wayne CART was formed, and members identified a need to communicate with the public that the organization existed. A informative
brochure, and display was constructed. The brochure was distributed to local animal related businesses and county offices. The display and brochures were
presented at the Wayne Regional Fair in October to promote public awareness. Thousands of people viewed the display, which was set up in the livestock barn.
As a result, other counties have asked to see information about the Wayne CART in order to begin a similar organization.
Record #: 390 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-27
CEMP: 4
Location: Wilkes
Person Reporting: Miller, Matthew S
The Wilkes Area Stocker Cattle was held April 12, 2000. There were 723 head sold from 51 consignors in 14 counties. This sale returned consignors about
$40,000 over weekly auction prices. Other lessons graded sales help underscore to cattlemen are genetic selection and other program areas that the Coop.
Extension Service addresses in its educational programs. These sales are a cooperative effort among the CES, NC Cattlemen\'s Assoc., NCDA, and the local
Livestock Market. Small producers are targeting to assist them in marketing to improve profitability.
Record #: 391 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-13
CEMP: 4
Location: Wilkes
Person Reporting: Miller, Matthew S
The Wilkes Area Feeder Calf Sale was held October 4, 2000. There were 1043 head from 57 consignors in 9 counties. In general, the Graded Sale produced a
healthy premium when a comparison was made with a weekly auction held the same day. In fact, this sale returned about $40,000 to consignors. The
educational aspects of this sale are also important. Cattlemen are exposed to the type of cattle that the industry demands. Lessons in genetic selection,
nutrition, management and marketing are positive outcomes. This sale provides networking opportunites and its sucess is attributable to the Cooperative
Extension Service, NC Cattlemens Association, NC Dept. of Ag. and the local livestock market.
Record #: 392 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-11
CEMP: 4
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Earle, Walter F
The Wilson County Extension educational program for beef cattle producers utilizes a number of delivery methods to provide educational information for
producers. One of the most successful programming efforts has been the Wilson Area Beef Conference. This area-wide conference has provided quality
educational opportunities to over 500 beef producers in Eastern North Carolina since 1997. A variety of teaching methods have been used to enhance the
profitability of the beef operations in the area. Based on surveys and on-farm visits, this programming effort has been successful in improving the management
of beef cattle operations as well as enhancing the quality and safety of beef produced on these farms.
Record #: 393 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-11
CEMP: 4
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Earle, Walter F
The cornerstone of the youth livestock program in Wilson County is the Annual 4-H Livestock Show and Sale. This annual event has enjoyed a rich history and
this year marked the forty-ninth anniversary of the program. This program is a collaborative effort of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, the
Wilson County Livestock Association, and the Wilson Chamber of Commerce. This year\'s program involved 64 4-H\'ers who made a commitment to months
of work prior to the March event. The program encourages the youth and their parents to interact with the local business community. This interaction provides
the young people with valuable life skills. The 2000 Show and Sale generated over $1000 per 4-H\'er above the actual market value of the animal. Although
the dollar income is important, the most beneficial part of this program is the life skills the 4-H\'er gains. The value of these skills continue to be recognized as
past participants praise the value of the program as adults.
Record #: 394 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-02
CEMP: 4
Location: Yancey
Person Reporting: Holloway, Stanley
Due to increasing demand for quality goat production information, Yancey County Cooperative Extension has looked into forming a local goat producer\'s
association. A meeting was called with primary producers, and the group decided on forming an informal association, tentatively called \"Mtn. Goat Folks\".
The formation of this group has been a huge success. A planned program for the year was developed to include four field day type events. These events have
been very well attended by producers from Yancey, Mitchell and Madison Counties. While no formal membership is involved, the group has significantly
grown. Using the informational mailing list as an indicator, the list has gone from twelve in January to twenty-nine individuals currently receiving
informational mailings. Our most recent event was very well attended with nearly thirty participants. Participants are very well pleased with the opportunities
Cooperative Extension is providing and with the quality of the information that they receive.
Record #: 395 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 5
Location: Alexander
Person Reporting: Mosley, Margo
Preschoolers lack skills in cooperation, problem solving and anger management - skills critical for kindergarten readiness. Through training, resource kits and a
lending library, Extension provided 16 preschool teachers and assistants with additional tools and teaching strategies to address these issues in the classroom.
Funding partner for the lending library was United Way. All teachers reported using the activities and resources and distributed parent education materials.
Eighty per cent reported their children had increased their ability to express feelings and their readiness for problem solving.
Record #: 396 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 5
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Long, Carmen J
I have enjoyed being able to provide Be Active Kids to Childcare Providers in Alleghany and Ashe Counties. It was one of the best received trainings I have
ever presented. It was lots of fun, useful and easy to implement. I was excited to see evidence in several Centers I visited that the curriculum was actually
being used. One Center had made picture recipes of the snack rocketship salad. The providers love the tote boxes full of goodies. The training evaluations
all had extremely good comments and I was pleased to see on the follow-up evaluations that 100% responding had used the materials. Positive changes that
have occured are that the children are more willing to try new foods, they think about foods that are good for them, and have a better attitude towards physical
activity. Research shows that many children have diets that are too high in fat, low in fiber, and low in fruits and vegetables. NC ranks 39th in the nation on
the health and well-being of children. Studies show that parents and caregivers are the #1 influence on children with respect to food. Be Active Kids is making
a difference in Alleghany County.
Record #: 397 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 5
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Long, Carmen J
Quality childcare is in high demand in Alleghany County. With 80% of mothers with children under the age of 6 employed outside of the home, it is difficult to
find young women who are interested in providing childcare. This year, I was successful in working with a former third grade teacher to establish a licensed
childcare home. In one small community, every slot counts. I am looking forward to working with this childcare provider as she uses her educational
background to provide a stimulating environment for the children in her care. This will help the children be better prepared to succeed when they enter school.
Record #: 398 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 5
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Goodman, P C
North Carolina children rank 39th in the nation on health and well being. Thirty six child care providers participated in child care provider training to learn
ways to address these issues. Children in North Carolina have a higher percentage of body fat and poorer cardiovascular fitness than children nationally. Sixty
percent of overweight five - ten year olds have at least one risk factor for heart disease, while many of children's diets are high in fat, they are low in fiber,
fruits and vegetables.
Record #: 399 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 5
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Goodman, P C
Thirty six child care providers gained knowledge about diet and exercise through participation in the Be Active Kids training in Ashe County. All participants
report having used information learned (including activity kits they received). Child care providers surveyed reported children were practicing information
learned. Thirty one child care providers participated in "What's Cooking: Age Appropriate Cooking Activities for Children." Evaluations reflected that all who
participated gained new knowledge they would use in their work and in their homes.
Record #: 400 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-20
CEMP: 5
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Landry, Julie B
In the last 6 months forty-one volunteers have participated in over 160 hours of trinin that range form Indoor and Outdoor Environment, Health and Safety,
Quality Programming, Calendar Building, Beharvioral Management, Team Building and New Member Orientation. The staff has gained knowledge in \"what
school age care\" is and as a result have improved their centers, are giving choices and using creativity in dealing with behavioral prblem. A long term result
has been increased enrollment and improved behavioral problems.
Record #: 401 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-15
CEMP: 5
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Landry, Julie B
A fourth grade child started in the 4-H Afterschool Program last year. She never turned in her homework and was not serious about school. A "plan of
success" was written which involved daily contact with the teacher and an awareness of this child's lack of motivation. The student is now totally motivated,
enjoying school, making great grades and turning in her homework every day with no prompting.
Record #: 402 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-15
CEMP: 5
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Landry, Julie B
On August 1, 2000 Ashe County 4-H School Age Care was given the opportunity to have space to set up two model afterschool rooms and an ideal training
center. This space was available at the old Ashe Central High School. The three rooms were run down and needed a lot of work. Within the last four months
the 4-H staff has come together to remodel these three rooms by changing ceiling tiles, painting rooms, waxing floors, and general cleaning. One room will be
a model center for grades K-2. The room will contain learning stations which include such subjects as music, science, art, drama and manipulative. The second
room will be the same as room one but for grades 3-6. The ideal training center will be room three. This will have our resource library in it and training items
for BSAC and other trainings. All training supplies will be available for staff. The training center and the quality environment setups will be an asset to the
forty-three 4-H Short Stops and Summer Parks staff members because they can take the ideas from the centers and apply them to their individual sites and
children\'s needs. So in turn it will benefit eight hundred children daily. We also will be inviting groups statewide to come visit our \"Dream Extended Day
Program.\"
Record #: 403 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 5
Location: Avery
Person Reporting: Greene, Connie B
For many years it has been difficult for childcare workers in Avery and surrounding counties to get the training they need to get the educational credit required
without the expense of traveling away from home. The Regional Child Care Task Force was designed to meet this need. One hundred sixty three child care
providers were trained on August 5, 2000 with each receiving 6 hours credit. This training has been very successful in giving the workers new ideas in
programming as well as motivation and encouragement to keep at their difficult task. Extension agents taught health and nutrition classes and gave leadership
to the task force, as well as helping host the event.
Record #: 404 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-05
CEMP: 5
Location: Beaufort
Person Reporting: Chase, Susan
Over 80 child care providers have attended trainings in Beaufort County and one more training is scheduled before the year is out. I am on Smart Starts Child
Care & Referral Board and am also working with the Health Advisory Board. Partnering with these agencies has helped me get a better understanding of how
the human service agencies work; and therefore,makes it easier for me to provide helpful information to the child care providers.
Record #: 405 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-31
CEMP: 5
Location: Bladen
Person Reporting: Votaw, Ann M
In an effort to improve the quality of child care, Cooperative Extension conducted a series of workshops for 182 child care providers. Child care providers
learned to implement safer play practices, resolve conflicts among children and use effective communication techniques. Participants report that they have put
skills gained from the training into practice and that these skills have improved the quality of care. Providers also learned to make their own art and play
materials, saving $10 to $20 per month.
Record #: 406 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: Clayton-McGlauflin, Mary
One-hundred forty child care providers were trained in indoor air quality and asthma, brain development, anger management, helping children cope with stress,
how to dealwith foster parents and/or non-custodial caregivers in the child care setting, and how to use story books to teach nutrition to young children, as a
result of participating in at least one of the sessions taught by Extension agents or a specialist at the Western Regional Child Care Conference in Asheville. The
Buncombe FCE agent with human development responsibilities serves on the program planning committee for the annual conference, and not only teaches at
least two sessions at the conference, but also arranges for several other instructors.
Record #: 407 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 5
Location: Burke
Person Reporting: Williams, Spring A
With helping over 15 before and after-school programs, Burke County 4-H wanted to offer the staff what they need and want to better their program. Staff
Relations seemed to be the key. Burke County 4-H put together a training in which the focus was teambuilding, communications, and personalities. The
members were encouraged to do several activities with their own site members and some with others. The key points being that a staff that relates well within
can relate better with their children and parents.
Record #: 408 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 5
Location: Burke
Person Reporting: Williams, Spring A
In the school year 1999-2000, Burke county 4-H was able to train over 50 after-school staff in BSAC. Each training averaged 15 members. Due to this training
now being a requirement for staff, Burke County 4-H was proud to offer. Many staff members knew the material, but needed a refresher. Other staff, which
were new, learned a great deal and greatly benefited from sharing ideas and thoughts with others. This also was to tool to show Burke County 4-H what areas
the programs needed more training on.
Record #: 409 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Schuszler, Jeanette D
Before this school year, our environmental scans have shown that the programming in our public afterschool programs has been quite limited. In response to
that perceived need 4-H has developed Kits on a variety of topics that can be checked out and used by the afterschool directors with their youth. According to a
en of the school year questionaire, 100% of the directors returning questionaires used one or more kits, felt they were very helpful,would like us to make more
kits for them to use, and may be interested in forming a 4-H club at their site.
Record #: 410 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-18
CEMP: 5
Location: Caswell
Person Reporting: Pointer, Donna P
Child care is a critical issue in Caswell County. Through a grant from Department of Health and Human Services through the Division of Child Development
we have been able to offer a summer day camp for children ages 6 to 13. Megan (age 11) had been attending a day camp in another location and was very
unhappy with her days. She reported that she could not talk with the counselors/teachers and that there was no variety in her days. Her mother asked that we
accept her at this day camp. She soon became a happy regular at our day camp. This switch means that her mother is driving about 40 miles one way to bring
her to camp. One day the mother had the day off and was going to allow Megan to stay at home. Megan really wanted to come that day and the mother was
very excited that she was so happy at this camp that she wanted to come even on a day she could remain at home. She loves the variety of activities and the
interaction with the staff.
Record #: 411 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-18
CEMP: 5
Location: Caswell
Person Reporting: Pointer, Donna P
Quality child care is a critical need in Caswell County and in order to meet this need the Extension Service is working with the Caswell County Partnership for
Children in administering a grant for Child Care Resources and Referral. Through the grant many incentives have been offered to licensed centers/homes,
including care of children with special needs, extending hours of operation and for upgrading equipment. PCC Child Development Center reports that the
incentives for extended hours has been very beneficial to parents who work outside of the county so that they can get their children to the center instead of
having to depend on someone else. Noah\'s Education Ark says that Austin\'s mom now never has to worry is she is asked to work a little late at her job
because she knows that the center is open a little longer now.
Record #: 412 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-05
CEMP: 5
Location: Caswell
Person Reporting: Pointer, Donna P
Child care quality continues to be an issue in Caswell County and all agree that staff development is a major factor in the quality of care in the centers and
homes. The Extension Service stressed quality with child care providers and led workshops for all providers to complete Personal and Professional Plans of
Action. 54 of the 56 providers attended at least two workshops led by or sponsored by Extension and 23 were enrolled in Child Development Classes at the
Community College. The Child Care Center Directors report an increase in self esteem among workers and therefore an increase in quality programs.
Record #: 413 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 5
Location: Cherokee Res.
Person Reporting: Dugan, Kathy H
Basic School Age Care Training has been conducted during the last six months at several sites in Western NC. This is an intense seven-our training that is
required for school-age staff in licensed centers. The seven modules are \"What is Quality School Age Care?; Child Development; Guiding Child Behavior;
Developmentally Appropriate Activities; Health, Safety and Nutrition; and Child Care Rules and Regulations\". This training has been very beneficial to
participants and the school-age children they come in contact with.
Record #: 414 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 5
Location: Cherokee Res.
Person Reporting: Dugan, Kathy H
School-age child care has been a focus of the 4-H Agent. A grant was received from the NC Department of Health & Human Services Division of Child
Development, Child Care Development Fund. This grant has a positive effect on school-age programs in Cherokee. The money was used for educational
materials, training and staff. Collaboration with many local agencies has made a big difference in the availability of quality childcare for families in our
communities.
Record #: 415 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Farless, Shari T
In an attempt to meet the needs of the local childcare homes and centers, monthly trainings have been provided on Playground Safety, Room Arrangement,
Crafts and the Preschooler just to name a few. There are currently 12 directors who regularly attend these meetings. Chowan also participates in a multicounty,
multiagency workshop in which there were about 127 participants. They received educational opportunities on a number of topics such as writing lesson plans,
games that educate and motivate and information regarding to certification 1 and 2. Over half were repeat attendees.
Record #: 416 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 5
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Farless, Shari T
Chowan County has 16 Center and Homebased Childcare businesses at present. There are 986 children (04 years old) and this is expected to increase 5.7
percent by the year 2005. In Chowan, like most other counties, there is a demand for childcare that is "affordable yet high quality". In an effort to meet
theeducational needs of an everchanging clientel, several trainings were offered. Playground safety was offered 3 times this year and 42 people were trained.
Chowan participated in 2 multicounty/multiagency inservices that reached 261 people throughout the region and a 3 hour nutrition workshop reached 13 people
that work for centers or homes that participate in federal food programs. An effort is underway to expand programming as the partnership with Smart Start
continues to meet the needs of this group.
Record #: 417 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Currituck
Person Reporting: Kight, Georgia U
Studies show that there is a correlation between child care teacher education and quality child care. In order to insure quality child care, nine training
opportunities were conducted for 99 different child care providers for a total of 557 cumulative training hours. If estimating each training hour at a $20 value a
total of $11,140 dollars worth of training was provided by Extension.
Record #: 418 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Hester, Katherine O
The Resource and Referral planning committee, of which I served as a member for Davidson County received a $30,000 grant from the Partnership for Children
to implement a resource and referral program for the county. The committee completed its work and has hired a director. The program will begin July 1 and
will receive start up fund from the Partnership.
Record #: 419 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Hester, Katherine O
Conducted four staff development trainings sessions reaching 117 providers. Topics covered were, child safety, discovering 4-H, Be Active Kids, and BSAC.
Evaluations indicated that 100% of the participants gained new ideas, new knowledge and new skills which would be helpful in working with children and
increasing their personal knowledge of age appropriate activities for children. Twenty-seven persons indicated an increase in awareness of the importance of
teaching preschoolers about healthful eating and the importance of including physical acitvity in the classroom. Twenty-five persons reported learning about
indoor-air quality and the importance it plays in the health and safety of young children. They also learned how to recognize symptoms of carbon-monoxide
poisoning and lead poisoning as well as techniques for reducing allergens in a child care setting. Twenty-five providers received the manditory training in Basic
School Age Care curriculum.
Record #: 420 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Hester, Katherine O
Conducted eight staff development training sessions reaching 256 providers. Topics covered were, child safety, discovering 4-H, Be Active Kids, BSAC,
playground safety and Read Me A Story. Evaluations indicated that 100 percent of those attending gained new ideas, new knowledge and new skills which
would be helpful in working with children and increasing their personal knowledge of curriculum and age appropriate activities for children. Twenty-five
persons reported learning about indoor-air quality.
Record #: 421 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Hester, Katherine O
Evaluations of BSAC trainings indicated that 69 providers attending training increased their level of knowledge regarding school age children, developing age
appropriate activities and creating a positive learning environmnet for school age children. Also due to the training 10 centers increased their star rating and
qualified for a higher number of stars on the rating scale. Currently due to staff development training, Davidson County has fifty-two centers with a rated
license. (Two centers have 5 stars, 10 have four stars and 14 have three stars.
Record #: 422 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Hester, Katherine O
The Resource and Referral planning committee, of which I served as a member received a $30,000 grant from the Partnership for Children to implement a
Resource and Referral program for the county. The committee completed its work and has hired a director and a staff. The new name of the organization is
Child Care Connection. I have now been named to the advisory board of this organization and the group is now beginning to meet to write a long range plan.
Record #: 423 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 5
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: High, E C
Only six thousand spaces are available to meet the demands of 36,000 children needing school-age care in Forsyth County. Sixty-six percent are in unlicensed
or exempt programs (YWCA, YMCA, Churches, etc.). Forsyth's Extension 4-H program collaborated with Work Family Resources, NC Department of Health
and Human Services, NC 4-H School Age Care, Winston Salem YWCA, and others to provide technical assistance for 2 local programs to achieve National
Accreditation by the National School Age Care Association. The staff, children and parents of these programs better understand quality care and have increased
their expectations for these programs. Programs and staff are more accountable to parents and the community for increased quality of care; hands on learning
4-H programs have enhanced the quality of care; and the amount of staff training in school age care has been increased through these efforts.
Record #: 424 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 5
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: High, E C
New Horizon's Child Care, Incorporated in Clemmons, NC was the first School-age Care Program in Forsyth County to achieve accreditation from the National
School Age Care Alliance. This achievement recognizes this program excellence in meeting the national standards of quality care for school age children. The
4H Program of Forsyth County Cooperative Extension received a grant through the N.C. Division of Child Development to provide technical assistance,
training, and educational supplies for New Horizons as it conducted a self evaluation and program enhancement to achieve this status. An "Assuring
School-Age Quality" advisory group (ASQ Team) of parents, staff, and community stakeholders were involved in this process. This program will serve as a
model for other Schoolage Programs in Forsyth County to raise their level of quality in caring for school age children in the after school hours.
Record #: 425 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 5
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: High, E C
Thirty-six thousand 5-12 year old children need after-school care in Forsyth County. Forsyth Cooperative Extension 4H Program has received grants totaling
over $100,000 from the Division of Child Development to address this issue. While other agencies, organizations, schools, and private centers are providing
care it has become obvious that staff training and standards of quality vary with programs. Forsyth County 4H has taken the lead to provide training for
providers, assist in redesign of programs, and elevate the quality of care. Experiential 4-H learning opportunities are being provided in these sites using the
4H "Learn by Doing" model. Two programs received temporary summer licensing from the Division of Child Development. Additional programs are
working toward star-rated licensing by the Division of Child Development as a result of training and support from Cooperative Extension 4H Staff.
Record #: 426 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 5
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Womack, Deborah D
Positive, qualified, educated and creative child care staff is necessary to promote a child's emotional, social, cognitive and physical development for the early
years in Forsyth County. Copperative Extension And Smart Start Technical Assistance Center teamed up to provide trainings to newly hired teachers and
directors to earn credit for certification. 51 participants earned 2 hours of credit towards certification. 75% or 38 participants learned positive child care
practices, especially on classroom guidance and management as it relates to effective discipline techniques with children. By attending trainings, participants
felt that they would use the information to provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning to take place. Participants did request for additional trainings in
other areas related to child growth and development.
Record #: 427 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 5
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Womack, Deborah D
Newly hired child care workers workers in Forsyth Co. need to focus on various experiences to teach young children (infants - preschoolers) as well as to
prepare themselves for being a positive child care professional. Cooperative Extension and Smart Start Technical Assistance Center continues to collaborate
and provide trainings to inexperienced teachers and directors to earn certification. At one 2 hour training, 10 teachers learned positive child care pratices and
related a good feeling of molding young minds. The participants stated that \"if they can learn how to positively work along with the children, then teaching
would be easier\". Also, the participants liked the hands-on application of making lesson plans fun and applying the plans to daily living environments that
children experience and explore.
Record #: 428 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 5
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Robinson, Stacy
In response to an overwhelming need to provide adequate child-care . The Family & Consumer Educator conducted a Child-Care Provider Training Session
reaching 32 providers. The session was The Images We Give Young Children (Dealing with Biases in the Early Child-Hood Development Curriculum).
Evaluations indicated that 100 percent of those attending gained new ideas, new knowledge and new skills which would be helpful in working with children
and increasing their personal knowledge of sterotying & biases in the curriculum. Fifteen persons indicated an increase in the awareness of the existence of the
biases in the classroom & the importance of being conscience of their attitudes toward other children & co-workers in the classroom. Six persons reported
learning about different racial barriers that society exhibits toward groups of persons. Eleven persons indicated an increase of the steps needed to eliminate
these biases. This program reinforced the need for Child-Care training programming, and future programming in this area is being planned.
Record #: 429 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 5
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Robinson, Stacy
Due to a rise of Child-Care facility openings, I Conducted a total of six Child-Care Provider training Sesssions reaching 41 Child-Care providers therefore
directly impacting over 700 children. Topics covered were Exploring Science, Helping Children Cope with Stress, Nuts about Nutrition, Multiculturalism,
Child Growth & Development and Arts & Crafts for all seasons. Evaluations indicated that 100 percent of providers gained new ideas, new knowledge and new
skills which would be helpful in working with children and increasing their personal knowledge of Understanding how science is done with young children,
what science means to young children and when science learning can happen. Also, providers indicated an increase in knowledge of the effects of child stress
and developmentally appropriate options to allow one to work with children who are experiencing stress. We also discussed ways to enchance develop. 75
people reported learning about new teaching methods to use with children dealing with stress. 60 indicated an increase in the developmentally appropriate
practices with children.
Record #: 430 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Graham
Person Reporting: Phillips, Latresa
Linda Buchanan, Teresa Garland, and Latresa Phillips recognized the need for child care provider training in the far western counties and became certified
trainers in Basic School-Age Care. During the first six months of 2000, over 300 hours of training has been provided to forty-five child care providers. This
iniative has opened the door to a new audience. Child care providers have requested additional training in health and safety, curriculum development and
behavior management. By educating providers in quality school-age care, hundreds of children will benefit.
Record #: 431 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 5
Location: Greene
Person Reporting: Rothwell, Shenile
Each year a calendar of child care trainings are offered to Greene County child care providers. As a result of their trainings, twelve centers and family homes
have come together to start a Daycare Association. Starting date was September,1999. Each center and home has a representative on the Board. The yearly
dues are $10.00. The purpose of the association is to bring together all the centers and homes in Greene County and establish a non-profit to seek grant funds to
provide quality care for children.
Record #: 432 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 5
Location: Greene
Person Reporting: Rothwell, Shenile
Two daycare centers reported an A audit this year after receiving training in Playground Safety. Covenant of Faith Church of Snow Hill and Sandcastles of
Kenansville. After doing the audit at both centers each director and staff got busy and made changes to prevent potential injuries on the playground. Each
center reponded that they and their staff feels a lot safer with the new changes and the children are enjoying the new equipment. Sandcastles received a
playground surfacing grantand one of the criteria was to gain four hours of playground safety training.
Record #: 433 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-06
CEMP: 5
Location: Haywood
Person Reporting: Holland, Marna M
The effects of prenatal substance abuse on children has been thoroughly documented. On March 15, 26 child care providers attended a 2-two hour session
presented by the agent: \"After the Alcohol: How Prenatal Substance Use Affects Young Children.\" The scope of the problem was demonstrated by a
participant survey: 19% had witnessed a pregnant woman drink alcohol, smoke, & take illegal drugs. 35% had seen an expectant mom drink and smoke.
Training focused on recognizing FAS and working with children affected to varying degrees by prenatal substance use. 100% of the participants strongly agreed
that the training provided them with new knowledge/skills and wanted a follow-up session.
Record #: 434 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Haywood
Person Reporting: Holland, Marna M
Oral feedback from public health workers and child care workers in the county that there are a number of young children who were affected by substance abuse
prenatally. Providers specifically requested information on dealing with children affected by FAS/FAE. The agent developed a 2-hour training session for
providers that focused on signs of FAS, developmental implications, and teaching strategies to employ in the early childhood setting in working with
substance-abuse affected young children. This year, 66 providers & 26 public health nurses were trained on FAS by the agent. 100% reported an increase in
their knowledge & skills, and 100% indicated it would help them in their work with affected children.
Record #: 435 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 5
Location: Hertford
Person Reporting: Woodard, Sandra E
In an effort to improve the quality of child care in Hertford County, Cooperative Extension conducted a series of 3 workshops to enhance the skills of 38 child
care providers. Of these providers, 18 percent were family child care providers, 82 percent were center based child care providers. Educational training has
been provided on Health Issues, Nutrition and Physical Activity, and BSAC. It is estimated that 579 children were reached as a result of Extension training
conducted for child care providers. A follow-up survey six weeks after Be Active Kids Training showed that 100 percent of survey respondents had put skills
gained from the training into practice and that positive changes had been observed in the children\'s attitudes. Efforts will continue to provide quality
educational opportunities to child care providers.
Record #: 436 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Iredell
Person Reporting: Carter, Lucille M
The quality of child care in Iredell County is increasing as more providers are being trained and sereral agencies meet together each month to plan and cordinate
programs and activities for children, their parents and providers. The group called \"Friends of the Young Child\"was organized by the local FCS agent and
meets at the extension office monthly. They sponsor special events during the year with 2 of the highlights being a child care providers recognition banquet and
a health and safety fair for families of young chilldren, where they can learn about the different county resources available, which can help they make more
informed decisions for their families thus resulting in better quality child care.
Record #: 437 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 5
Location: Iredell
Person Reporting: McCaskill, H N
School Age Care Providers were trained in the use of the "Talking with TJ" conflict resolution and teamwork series at two schools. The providers were trained
through observation and involvement and helped to deliver the program to the youth at their facility. The children were taught better methods of resolving their
differences with each other, both in resolving arguments and in working together as a group. When the program was completed, the care providers reported
seeing changed behaviors as the children implemented the techniques they had been taught to resolve differences. The program reached 28 school age care
providers and over 280 children.
Record #: 438 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-13
CEMP: 5
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Swagler, Melba
Quality child care is a concern for many Johnston County families. A goal of the Extension Service in Johston County is to provide professional research-based
technical training for child care staff. Through a collaborative effort with Child Day Care Association, the Johnston County Extension Service is participating in
the rural TEACH scholarship program for one family home child care in Selma. The TEACH Early childhood Project is an unique scholarship program for
North Carolina's child care providers as it addresses all of the issues of helping teachers become better educated, earn more money and provide better child care
programs to the families and children it serves. As the child care scholarship receipent in Johnston County says, " I support the TEACH program offered by
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service because it has funded my credentials and CDA Credentials classes. This program gives me a chance to further
advance my education while working at home too. Johnston County Extension FCS agent has provided individual training to me at my home and the TEACH
program has help to pay for books, substitute teacher while I'm in training, travel reimbursement, and classes. I want to know all I can about child care and
TEACH is helping me do that.Teach is also helping me meet the new educational standards required for center licensure."
Record #: 439 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-01
CEMP: 5
Location: Johnston
Person Reporting: Swagler, Melba
As a result of a Family Home Child Care Director receiving a rural TEACH CDA Scholarship through Johnston County Extension Service and NC FCS Dept,
this child care director received her CDA bonus of $200.00 from the Early Day Care Association and has increased her star rating by a star to 4 stars. In
addition, this director has received another TEACH scholarship to go to Johnston Community College to pursue her Assoicate degree in Early childhood
education and is serving as a mentor to 4 new Family home child care directors in the county.
Record #: 440 of 1961
Date: 2000-09-26
CEMP: 5
Location: Lenoir
Person Reporting: Christian, Ruth
Lenoir County 4-H worked in cooperation with the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department to provide 5-12 year old flood survivors with a
summer daycamp program during June and July. 260 children were enrolled in the full-day, six week program. There were 11 youth volunteers. Each of the
two camp sites served an average of 90 children a day. The children went swimming, bowling, and skating. They practiced group dancing, clowning, and
participated in a talent show. They worked on arts and crafts, and learned about disaster preparedness and recovery, home safety, first aid, nutrition, hygine.,
environmental science, and horticulture. The program provided the children with supervision and structure that would have otherwise been absent from their
lives.
Record #: 441 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-15
CEMP: 5
Location: Lincoln
Person Reporting: Goodwin, Carolyn H
Lincoln County School's after school site care givers received CPR and Child Care First Aid training for the first time this year. This program has been in the
county schools for over ten years. Until a few years ago they had no training in child care provided to help them improve the quality of the program. After
repeated contacts, the supervisor arranged from some classes to be taught for the site workers. This year, for the first time, I was able to provide the Infant/Child
First Aid class. Red Cross did the CPR training and Extension did the remaining part of the certification. Fifteen out of seventeen workers were certified. This
is the first time the school system has tried to get workers certified, which is a requirement with all other day care centers.
Record #: 442 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 5
Location: Mitchell
Person Reporting: Dillon, April
According to the CEMP 5 Team, lack of adequate training increases the stress level of child care providers and ultimately leads to leaving the profession. Nine
4-H Discovery After-School staff members, the Discovery Program Manager and the Discovery Program Director participated in seven hours of Basic School
Age Child Care training provided by the NC 4-H School Age Child Care office. In addition, staff members are participating in monthly staff development
meetings where they have the opportunity to learn more about programming for a school age audience and dealing with child care issues. Since participating in
these trainings, six staff members have identified improvements to be made at their sites, staff members in general have shown greater confidence in their skills
of developing and leading enrichment programs and have shown an increase in knowledge about quality child care.
Record #: 443 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Montgomery
Person Reporting: Bruton, Millie C
Montgomery County 4-H and the Troy Housing Authority made application and were awarded a SACC grant for $30,000 to implement a new school-age care
program in the newly renovated housing authority building. This old school building has a gym, classrooms and a computer lab the program can utilize.
Twenty-five new slots were created as a result of this collaboration. The program was started in the fall and currently has 9 youth enrolled. Priority is being
given to housing authority families. Parents of youth enrolled are very pleased with the quality of the program.
Record #: 444 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 5
Location: Montgomery
Person Reporting: Bruton, Millie C
As a result of Extension\'s educational efforts, 118 school-age care providers have received training in the seven hour BSAC training. This training is required
of licensed school-age care providers and was made accessible to providers in Montgomery, Stanly and Anson counties at a reasonable cost. These providers
will be using their new skills in working with 1400 school-age children in centers across the three county area.
Record #: 445 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-24
CEMP: 5
Location: Moore
Person Reporting: Brown, Cathy A
There is a lack of well trained after school child care providers to provide quality out of school time care for children above the age of 5. Moore County has
addressed the issue by allowing Elaine Adams, 4-H School Age Care Program Coordinator and Juanita Morrison, Moore County Community Schools
Coordinator attend the Basic School Age Care train the trainer workshop. Since January 1, 2000, 148 school age child care providers have attended their
BCAC training eaualing 1,036 training hours and impacting over 2,000 school age children. This training involved: child development, guiding behavior,
developmentally appropriate activities, and state child care regulations. Direct evidence from this training is that 97% of the attendees reported that they gained
knowledge regarding school age child care, 97% plan to implement it into their program.
Record #: 446 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-20
CEMP: 5
Location: Moore
Person Reporting: Brown, Cathy A
A \"Tis The Season, VIII\" workshop was held in Moore County. 106 child care providers pre-registered for the workshop, 81 actually attended, This included
5 new family child care providers in the county. This workshop provided hands on experience of the different ways people around the world celebrate the
holidays. A total of 81 child care providers will return to their centers and implement this program, reaching over 610 children within the County. Due to the
large number of child care providers, networking was done with other agency by allowing them time for presentations. 4 agencies spoke with the group
informing the providers about their agencies and what type of service can be provided to them. This allowed 81 child care providers to gain valuable
information in working towards quality school age care for Moore County.
Record #: 447 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 5
Location: Moore
Person Reporting: Brown, Cathy A
A child care provider reported a significant improvement in the behavior of the children at her center, after she spent 2 days in the School Age Care
Coordinator\'s office gathering resources to use in her center such as theme week curriculum and a number of other academic skill building material. With the
help of the Program Coordinator providing learning material to the child care provide, the provider is able to furnish the youth with quality stimulating material
which keeps the childrens interest. The child care provider plans to spend 1 day a month with the SAC Coordinator in gathering this valuable material.
Record #: 448 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-23
CEMP: 5
Location: Nash
Person Reporting: Hall, Sandy
The 4-H School Age Care Program serves the families of its program in many different ways. A tragedy of one of our families was the loss of their six month
old baby due to a serious car accident. We were fortunate not to have lost the other two boys, but she had just dropped them off at the 4-H Before School
Program. Our program was a great support for this family at their time of loss. The staff prepared food and spent many off time hours with the family caring
for the other 3 children while the parents were making buriel arrangements and dealing with their loss. The mother thanked the the staff for helping her
children cope with this void since she was unable to help them understand. She also was thankful for having a place for her children to go and stay busy,
keeping them distracted from their tragedy.
Record #: 449 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-23
CEMP: 5
Location: Nash
Person Reporting: Hall, Sandy
Nash County Cooperative Extension collaborated with Swift Creek Edison Elementary School to create a Family Resource Lab. The $2000.00 mini grant
provides support for high risk families through parent education workshops, resource books and vidoes. The 4-H After School Program sponsores workshops
in which parents attend while their children receive free care. thus far, workshops have included Family Fun, PETALS, and Homework Help. Within a two
month time, more than 84 parents had checked out books and attended workshops.
Record #: 450 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 5
Location: Nash
Person Reporting: Hall, Sandy
There is a growoing need for enrichment programs during the after school hours for youth ages 10 - 15. Nash County Community in Schools program requested
contract services with 4-H to provide direction in after school programming. Through funds received by the Governors Crime Prevention, 4-H answered the
call by hiring and training a staff, coordinating and conducting enrichment activities and recruiting volunteers. The program titled \"After Hours\" began in a an
empty three room facility attached to the Spaulding Family Resource Center. Enrichment programs included Homework Clubs, Hispanic 4-H Club, Art Club,
Science Club and Step Team. The facility also offers a computer lab where older teenagers serve as mentors for younger youth. The program is serving more
than 50 children.
Record #: 451 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Northampton
Person Reporting: Van-Rijn, Suzanne P
The Northampton County School Age Child Care program has seen a complete turn around this year. Last year we had to close the Squire site due to low
enrollment. This year we have 29 enrolled and more asking for applications. This site was our first program and we had difficulty in getting this site licensed.
After being assigned a new state consultant, we were successful in getting licensed on December 1st and received approval for our parents to apply for DSS
subsidy. The Willis Hare site has also grown from eight students last year to fifteen students this year and hope to be licensed soon. . The Seaboard Site is new
this year and is holding it\'s own at 9 students. This site also received its license and approval for subsidy. Our staff worked hard to meet all the licensing
requirements and are excited to have two of our three sites licensed.
Record #: 452 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-26
CEMP: 5
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Clemmons, J G
NCCE-Onslow has established a very successful rapport with child care providers. They have come to realize that when they express a need in a timely fashion
it will be meet. Due to lack of training in the area of foods and nutrition from the Cape Fear Food Program, numerous requests were made to offer this training
via NCCE-Onslow. Five classes within a two month period of time was scheduled in order that 77 child care providers could receive training.
Record #: 453 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-26
CEMP: 5
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Clemmons, J G
The impact of quality child care training offered by NCCE-Onslow has been felt in surrounding counties during the 2000 calendar year. Five different counties
have been sending child care providers to the NCCE-Onslow office to sign up for classes. As a result an impact has been felt with the organization of additional
classes to handle the increase demand.
Record #: 454 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-14
CEMP: 5
Location: Onslow
Person Reporting: Clemmons, J G
Two very successful classes offered by NCCES-4-H were in the area of head lice and playground safety. NCCES offered a program on policies and practices
dealing with lice in child care settings. Those in attendance learned that when the direct provider is the one doing the head checks the children are not as
threatened. From the feedback received, parents were also more open and willing to discuss this issue with the direct provider caring for their children versus
having to meet with the director or health nurse. Requests have come in to repeat this class. As a result of the playground safety class a home care center has
removed its unsafe equipment. With new equipment in place the children are excited to the point that they are keeping the playground safe and clean.
Record #: 455 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-27
CEMP: 5
Location: Orange
Person Reporting: Fuller, Iris W
One of the many grants that was submitted by me during my tenure was a school-age care grant. This grant was received to provide guidance and assistance to
two after-school programs as they worked toward national accreditation. We have been successful with both school systems progress toward improving the
quality of care for this population over the two year period.
Record #: 456 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-27
CEMP: 5
Location: Orange
Person Reporting: Fuller, Iris W
Sponsoring eight workshops for Family Child Care Providers and approximately fifteen enrichment kits has introduced 4-H to Orange County\'s in-home school
age care youth ages 5-13 through the seventy-seven registered Family Child Care Providers in the county. These youth are taking the first steps into world of
4-H that will improve their managing, being, giving and relating skills as they continue to be active in 4-H special projects.
Record #: 457 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Stevens, Gwen
Two hundred nine family child care and center care providers have attended eight trainings. Topics included CPR and First Aid, Sesame Street, Be Active
Kids, Nature's Dangers, and NE Child Care Conference. Participants are excited about the training opportunities that they have increasing the quality of child
care in Pasquotank County.
Record #: 458 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 5
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Stevens, Gwen
In order to improve the quality of child care in Pasquotank County, monthly training opportunities are offered to providers to increase their knowledge and
skills in the required functional areas. Participants learn about providing a safe and nurturing environment for children while providing age appropriate
programs for them. As a result, the quality of child care in Pasquotank has increased.
Record #: 459 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 5
Location: Pasquotank
Person Reporting: Stevens, Gwen
It is important for families to have available and accessible child care in Pasquotank County. To meet these needs, organizations such as NCCES, CCR/R,
Head Start, DSS, and COA are collaborating to increase educational resources and opportunities for all providers. As a result, in the past 6 months 1 center and
4 family homes have opened.
Record #: 460 of 1961
Date: 2000-05-04
CEMP: 5
Location: Person
Person Reporting: Whitt, Bess H
Be Active Kids is a joint venture between Person and Caswell Counties. A training session was held for 25 child care providers in March and response was so
great, another class needed to be offered. Twenty five more providers enrolled in the April session and really enjoyed the physical activity and lessons provided
through the training! Community College students who missed a formal class with their instructor to attend were overheard the following night singing praises
of the workshop and the ideas that were presented. Plans are in the making for one more session for 25 more providers to receive training and get our children
up and active!
Record #: 461 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 5
Location: Pitt
Person Reporting: Scott, Alexis
In an effort to improve the quality of child care in Pitt County a series of child care trainings were taught throughout the year to enhance the skills of child care
providers. Overall, rosters indicate, 269 providers attended these trainings receiving a total of 532 training credit hours. Based on evaluations, the total number
of children reached were 2033. The total number for providers who reported implementing atleast one strategy learned in these sessions were 193 impacting
1660 Pitt County children.
Record #: 462 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 5
Location: Randolph
Person Reporting: Garkalns, Susan C
Research indicates that North Carolina ranks thirty-ninth in the nation on the health and well-being of children and that these children are twice as likely to be
obese than kids nationally. Since care-givers and parents are the number one influence on children with respect to food, a child care provider workshop was
held with nineteen teachers present. Using the \"Be Active Kids\" curriculum, participants received information on the importance of physical activity and
healthful eating for preschoolers, age 4 and 5. Teachers prepared and ate healthy snacks and performed a variety of exercise activities. Survey results showed
that eighty-five percent of the group gained new knowledge and seventy-five percent increased awareness of the importance of including physical activity and
educating preschoolers about healthful eating. All teachers indicated plans to implement the curriculum.
Record #: 463 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 5
Location: Randolph
Person Reporting: Garkalns, Susan C
The National Association for the Education of Young Children has determined seven indicators of quality in early childhood education. Three indicators,
developmentally appropriate curriculum, adequate teacher training, and a safe and clean environment were the focus for trainings offered. Topics for trainings
were chosen from a survey completed by providers. Fiftyfour teachers received information on playground safety, and planning theme weeks with emphasis
on science and art. Handson activities, research based information, and take home notebooks were provided. Evaluations showed an 82 percent increase in
knowledge/skills gained. Of the participant surveyed, 100 percent requested additional trainings from the Cooperative Extension.
Record #: 464 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
The Robeson County Cooperative Extension service received over $450,000 in grants from Smart Start to implement quailty grants for child care providers.
Record #: 465 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Dan and Christine Lowery were eligible for a first year Quality and Safe Playground grant under the Smart Start Program this year. THey used their grant
money to add on 3 new child care rooms and an office to their existing building. This grant enabled them to increase the slots for children ages 0-36 months by
32. These slots were immediately filled with children from their waiting list. With the new additions made to their center, the Lowery's were able to apply for
and receive a three star rating under the new DCD rating system.
Record #: 466 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Mrs. Debra Townsend is a first year recipient of our Smart Start grants. With our help, she was able to completly re-do her entire playground this year to meet
the current CPSC, ADA and ASTM guidelines. Using our Stipend grant, she provided a monetary bonus to her employees for their exceptionally hard work in
completion of all educational requirements. Mrs. Townsend and her staff are proud to announce that they are a 4 star rated center with the help of the Day Care
Staff at the Robeson County Extension Service.
Record #: 467 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
The Child Care staff at the Robeson County Cooperative Extension Service assisted a GS110 child care center in applying for a state license. Technial
assistance was provided in preparing the new star rated license packet. The owner called back in tears expresing that she received a three star rating. She did
not expect to be three stars so quickly. This accomplishment just goes to show other GS110\'s that they too can become a three star facility.
Record #: 468 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Reene Sampson, a home child care provider became the first receipent of a five star rated license in Robeson County!! Mrs. Sampson participated in several of
our smart start grants this year including the safe playground grant. Reene is excited and proud to be the first 5 star home in the county and feels that the child
care staff and smart start helped her provide a higher quaily of child care for the children who attend her home day care
Record #: 469 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
The Robeson County Mental Health Child Care Day Treatment program was awarded a grant to upgrade their play enviroment for the children who attend. The
previously used equipment was very old and outdated and did not meet any CPSC, ADA, or ASTM guidelines. There were no fall zones, or resilient surfacing.
There was a wooden fence that contained several entrapments, entaglements, and protrusion hazards. With their grant, they removed all old equipment and
purchased heavy duty swings as well as a multi-level deck climber along with boarder timbers and wood carpet for surfacing. Now the children in this program
can play without fear of any unknown hazards, which would cause them harm.
Record #: 470 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Twenty, Title I Pre-K programs with the Public Schools of Robeson County received safe playground grants this year. With the current CPSC, ADA, and
ASTM rules and regulations, the school system did not have the funds to upgrade their old, outdated equipment. With the grant, they were able to remove old,
outdated equipment, that contained protrusion and entanglement hazards from the playground. Permanent shade areas with storage capacity were installed so
that the children could get out of the hot sun and the teachers would have a place to store the equipment. All schools received new helmets and trikes for the
children to ride as well as balls and other outside play equipment for fun and games.
Record #: 471 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
In addition to day care centers and the public schools, smart start funds were used this year to provide a safe play area for 17 community playgrounds in
Robeson County. These playgrounds are located throughout our county and currently do not have to comply to any CPSC, ADA, or ASTM rules and
regulations. With our help, a proactive approach was taken to assist these parks with safe, and appropriate equipment for children ages 0-5. The child care staff
worked directly with County and City recreation directors to ensure that this project was a success.
Record #: 472 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
The child care staff managed a technology grant funded thru smart start this year. This grant was in excess of $100,000 and provided 58 computers to child care
centers and homes. These computers are specifically designed to help child care providers with the business side of child care. To apply for this grant, the
center or home must be willing to submit a self-assessment rated license packet to the child care consultant for issurance of a star rated license. In the last
quarter of this year, 45 child care centers and 15 homes submitted their packets for review. This is approximately 80% of all child cares in Robeson County.
Record #: 473 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Robeson County Child Care Providers were ahead of the game with the implemenation of the new star rated licenses. For the 2000 year, there were 45 licenses
issued(three 5 stars;four 4 stars;twenty-nine 3 stars and seven 2 stars) and 36 applicantions are still pending approval. The child care staff at the Robeson
County Cooperative Extension Service is created with helping these providers in completing their rated license self-assessment packets and providing technical
assistance.
Record #: 474 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Annie's Day Care Home was a safe playground participant for the grant year 1999-2000 and has received a quality grant for the 2000-2001 year. With these
funds, they were able to upgrade her playground ensuring a safe hazard free play environment. Currently Annie's Home Day Care has a 4 star license, but with
the help of the Child Care staff and an improved environmental rating score, they could move up to a 5 star rating this grant year.
Record #: 475 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry received a quality grant that they used to to set up a computer lab area for children 3 years old. With this grant from us,
they purchased four computers, printers and locking desks. These computers come with a variety of child related software that the providers can utilize with the
children to increase their learning abilities.
Record #: 476 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Focus Learning Center is a first year applicant for the 2000-2001 grant year. With this grant, they are planning to upgrade and improve there outside play
environment to ensure a safe, hazard free area for the children at this facility. Currently the play equipment that is at this facility is old and outdated. There are
several entrapments and protrusions where a child could receive a significant injury. When complete, the playground will reflect an environment that will be
challenging, developmentally appropriate, safe and fun.
Record #: 477 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Funshine Day Care Center received a safe playground grant for the 1999-2000 year. With their funds they removed all old outdated play equipment and
purchased one large piece of equipment along with appropriate bordering and wood carpet for surfacing. They also added additional footage to their
playground area so the children will have additional space to play. This change helped them in two ways, first their playground is now a safe, hadzard free play
environment and now they meet five star requirements.
Record #: 478 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Hug-a-Bear Child Care Home is a first time grant participant for the 2000-2001 year. With their funds this child care home plans to renovate their playground to
improve the safe environment for the children who attend this facility. Additional fencing will be added as well as soft cushion play to cover concrete areas.
THis will allow the infants to be able to enjoy the outside play environment. This home has received a rated license of 3 stars.
Record #: 479 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Jerry-Ann School is a first time grant participant for the 2000-2001 year. With their grant this center plans to surface two swing sets that are currently installed
on the playground. They will use wood carpet and plastic border timbers for this project. They also have to have new swing seats, chains and hanging
equipment so that the swings will be safe and within the CPSC and ASTM guidelines.
Record #: 480 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Riverside Independent Baptist Church Child Care Center was previously a GS110 center. They are first time participants and plan to utilize their quality grant
to improve the environment for both the inside and outside areas. This center was issued a rated license of 3 stars.
Record #: 481 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Rowland Christian Day Care Center was previously a GS110 center. They utilized their quality grant to install a permanent peice of playground equipment
along with appropriate bordering and surfacing to be within the ASTM, CPSC, and ADA guidelines. This center was issued a 3 star rated license.
Record #: 482 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 5
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Tanner, Tammy
Sandy Plains Day Care Center was previously a GS110 facility. They participated with the safe playground grant in 1999-2000. With their funds they
purchased a new 5ft fence, added 6 inches of sand surfacing across the entire playground, purchased age appropriate equipment for outside play activities and
gross motor development materials for their inside play time. This center was issued a 3 star rated license.
Record #: 483 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-02
CEMP: 5
Location: Rockingham
Person Reporting: Lewis, Peggie M
The SACC after-school program provides a safe and educational opportunity for families of youth ages 5-12 years old. The 8 after-school sites offer a tutorial
program and experiential enhancement activities for the students. Gyspylee has been given the chance to develop her leadership skills by assisting the younger
students in the after-school program. Because she took this responsibility serious, her leadership skills matured as she did. As a result, she was asked to be a
young summer 4-H intern this year. In this job, Gyspylee helps with the 4-H Summer Fun Program. Her dedication to the job is wonderful and she has been
commended by the workshop facilitators for her help. When asked to by an intern, Gyspylee suggested the trade for not being paid allow her sister to attend the
workshops without charge. The trade was accepted.
Record #: 484 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-13
CEMP: 5
Location: Rowan
Person Reporting: Simmons, Ann
Home child care providers often don't have the resources to enhance their facilities. As a result of collaboration with the N.C. Child Care Health and Safety
Resource Center, and N.C. Child Care Resources and Referral, the Family & Consumer Education Agent helped 3 child care providers qualify for enhancement
grants. The agent provided consultative services and made recommendations to the funding source. These providers have been awarded funds totaling almost
$8000 which will allow them to make health and safety related improvements to their facilities. Improvements include impact material for playgrounds, child
size toilets, age appropriate dining tables and chairs to facilitate nutrition education, and electric eye sinks to improve handwashing . The providers and parents
are excited about how the improvements will make these homes healthier and safer for the children.
Record #: 485 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-14
CEMP: 5
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: Ivey, Lori S
A playground safety inspection was conducted by the FCS Agent at a part-day preschool program operated by a local church. Through the playground audit, all
equipment was found to be high level hazards and the church promptly removed all equipment. Most equipment was between 15 - 20 years old and had never
been checked and/or repaired. FCS Agent made recommendations on the types of equipment appropriate for preschoolers. The church recently purchased new
equipment and is in the process of installing a new, safe place for children to play.
Record #: 486 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-19
CEMP: 5
Location: Stanly
Person Reporting: Ivey, Lori S
Approximately 120 school-age providers that care for 1400 youth each participated in seven hours of Basic School-Age Care training. One program director
reported that employees at her after-school program had a much better understanding of school-age care and have implemented many of the ideas learned
increasing the quality of care for the 75 children at her center.
Record #: 487 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Union
Person Reporting: Baker, Gloria H
Child care providers and parents in Union County were trained through three Families First classes taught at the public library by the agent. Topics included
related to discipline, child nutrition, children's money, and children's rooms. Forty-eight child care providers received 4.5 credit training hours each. These
providers care for hundreds of children and were grateful to receive both education and impressive handouts of relevant, useful information. All requested
further training to increase their child care competencies.
Record #: 488 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 5
Location: Union
Person Reporting: Baker, Gloria H
A monthly child care newsletter, "Creative Caring for children," is mailed to all child care centers and pediatrician offices in the county, along with other
locations. 57 of the child care centers serve over 4000 children. Child care center directors are encouraged to make copies of the newsletter for their parents.
One director wrote his appreciation and enclosed a sample copy of his center's newsletter with the Creative Caring newsletter attached. Also, a county-wide
weekly Fair Play group for preschoolers depends upon activity suggestions from the newsletter, and the local Family Resource Center at South Piedmont
Community College posts the monthly copies for all to see. This newsletter is eagerly awaited by many each month.
Record #: 489 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Vance
Person Reporting: Jones, Mary H
A festival atmosphere set the tone for a very successful first annual child care conference held for providers in Franklin, Granville and Vance Counties in
February, 2000. The Family and Consumer Education agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension (CES) in Vance County initiated the conference and
gathered 13 representatives from agencies and child care centers in the 3 counties to plan and conduct the conference. The 123 attending were able to receive
up to five hours certification training on subjects such as the new rated license, music, managing learning centers, snacks, inclusion, sanitation and alphabet
activities. A Smart Start grant kept the registration fee low and brought in out-of-town experts. Eight exhibitors displayed educational supplies, playground
equipment, health and financial services. Providers were generous in their compliments. For weeks afterwards, committee members reported their comments:
\"What a great day,\" \"Wonderful opportunity\", etc.
Record #: 490 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 5
Location: Vance
Person Reporting: Jones, Mary H
Several months after the very successful child care conference held February, 2000, twelve child care providers from seven sites returned surveys reporting how
the conference classes specifically helped them. Some of those comments follow: ROOM ARRANGEMENT AS A TEACHING STRATEGY--"I have
arranged my room in (as close as possible) the ways I learned during this session"; "how to cut down on the noise on the inside"; "my class has had a complete
make-over. More sun coming through windows, inviting pictures and poster at entrance". INCLUSION--He (the teacher) made being different feel as good as
being the same"; "all be treated the same, playing games and also on playground playing in sand...". SANITATION--"Individual towels for children to dry
hands. MUSIC & MOVEMENT--"I have one year olds...now we beat a drum on our table, shake containers of blocks, clap hands...and march to our music".
Record #: 491 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-06
CEMP: 5
Location: Vance
Person Reporting: Stanley, Carolyn R
Recipe for Success: take one struggling after-school care program, add grant funds to upgrade facility and programs, mix well with community involvement
and support - result a licensed program with 40 new available spaces and restored community support of the program. This is what happened to the afterschool
program at the Henderson Family YMCA with the help of grant funds from Vance County 4-H.
Record #: 492 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 5
Location: Vance
Person Reporting: Stanley, Carolyn R
A grant-funding program offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and administered by the 4-H After-School Program will make a
significant difference in the quality of after-school care in Vance County. Funding in the amount of $15,000 was recently announced to assist three after-school
care programs with meeting requirements for a Three Star Rated License. Administrators of all three programs are enthusiastic about the opportunity to work
with 4-H to meet these stringent requirements. Children enrolled in these programs will reap the benefits of improved facilities and programs.
Record #: 493 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 5
Location: Wake
Person Reporting: OSullivan, Jenny M
Wake County 4-H Youth Development believes in the important role that adults can play in the lives of youth, and that some of our most important successes
can be measured one child at a time. For example, Vera is a true success story. She started attending the Wake County 4-H Support Our Students after school
program at Daniels Middle School approximately three months into the school year. She had already been dismissed from another after school program for
stealing from her peers, and was struggling behaviorally and academically at school. The 4-H staff recognized that Vera lacked positive relationships with
adults, and knew that she could develop the skills that she needs to be successful in their structured environment. After several months of hard work it is
obvious that they were right—school records indicate that both Vera’s grades and behavior have improved.
Record #: 494 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 5
Location: Wake
Person Reporting: OSullivan, Jenny M
Wake County parents struggle to find safe, reliable, accessible, and affordable childcare. Largely, quality childcare is sparse, but amplified needs exist in
communities with high Latino populations such as Southeastern Raleigh\'s Fox Ridge Manor. Cooperative Extension\'s 4-H Youth Development Program,
partnering with Raleigh Parks and Recreation, Fox Ridge Community, Joyner Realty, Community Voices for Children, Smith Elementary ESL, Raleigh Police
Department, and NC Society of Hispanic Professionals, implemented an 8 week summer program for youth 5 through 12. The programming schedule,
8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday, met the expressed needs of parents within this community, providing quality childcare while parents were working or looking for
work. Programming targeted the following life skills: communication, cooperation, conflict resolution, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices. 43
youths and 26 families participated. Follow-up interviews indicate that benefits have included improved school success and development of leadership skills.
Families continue to request applications for a 2001 program.
Record #: 495 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 5
Location: Wake
Person Reporting: OSullivan, Jenny M
Wake County 4-H has worked with the American Business Collaboration (ABC) and IBM for the past several years to provide quality summer programming
for youth throughout Wake County. This program has been called Summer of Service, and has focused on providing not only traditional recreational
programming, but also on involving youth in a variety of community service projects. Although Summer of Service provided spaces for 52 youth, spaces filled
quickly and a waiting list would be started by early March. Summer 2000 was the first year that the program has received funding outside of the ABC/IBM
partnership. Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies and RayChem sponsored an additional 39 spaces. This expansion allowed 4-H to eliminate the waiting list and
serve a wider variety of youth throughout Wake County.
Record #: 496 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 5
Location: Wake
Person Reporting: OSullivan, Jenny M
Existing youth programming in Wake County does not meet present demand for services and does not address the issue of violence and substance abuse
prevention in its programming. Wake County 4-H Youth Development, Wake County Human Services, the Wake County Public School System and
community partners under the federally funded program Safe Schools, Healthy Students, solicited community-based organizations for applications to receive
start-up funds for new youth programs. The new programs must address the needs of underserved youth who experience multiple risk factors. To qualify a
program must serve a minimum of 15 youth 4 hours each month, and must implement a life-skills, substance abuse and violence prevention curricula. Seven
new programs were funded to serve youth in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, and Morrisville. As a result, seven new youth programs have been
launched, which will allow more than 300 youth to participate in positive activities.
Record #: 497 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-14
CEMP: 5
Location: Warren
Person Reporting: Smith, Crystal
Warren County 4-H received a $20,000 grant to provide Summer School-age programs. Two sites were set-up and over 40 youth participated. Providing this
opportunity, allowed families to work and feel confiedent that their child was in a secure and learning enviornment. Many youth participants were impacted by
new knowledge, group participation, self-esteem, and more. It is in the plans for summer 2001 to re-implement the summer program for both sites.
Record #: 498 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 5
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Kinion, Sharon L
In Washington County, 3 child care providers have worked diligently on obtaining their CDA credential. 2 of the 3 providers have obtained their credential.
Part of the objective for the CDA credential is to promote further education of these providers. One of the providers has been motivated to apply for an award
and go forth with her 5 star rating. The other provider has made inquiries into obtaining a Masters degree. Because of the recognition these individuals have
received there have been many calls of other interested child care providers who which to obtain their credential.
Record #: 499 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 5
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Kinion, Sharon L
To improve the quality of child care and parenting skills in the county, the Washington County FCE Agent prepares a monthly newsletter which is distributed to
35 child care centers, as well as to other interested citizens/parents/grandparents. All recipients are encouraged to make copies to share with their clients and
students. Nineteen of 20 survey respondents said they found the newsletter to be helpful. One evaluation was "this is a very good newsletter with good
information for families and providers."
Record #: 500 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 5
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Kinion, Sharon L
In an effort to improve the quality of playgrounds, Cooperative Extension conducted several workshops on playground safety for child care and family home
providers. Evaluations showed seventyone participants increased their knowledge in the areas of how to maintain a safe playground, type of equipment to
purchase and hazards to look for. As a result, these providers will have playgrounds that are safe and hazard free, which will improve the quality of child care in
Washington County.
Record #: 501 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 5
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Kinion, Sharon L
Child Care Providers have a wonderful opportunity to impact the children in their care in crafts and fun games. Recognizing this potential, Washington\'s FCE
Agent provided a three credit hour training called \"Fun Activities for Preschoolers\" focusing on Program Ideas that promote positive inexpensive activities at
home and school. The session was well received by providers with many sharing their favorite crafts and activities.
Record #: 502 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 5
Location: Watauga
Person Reporting: Mansure, Margie
In Watauga County, a high percentage of children in daycare do not receive optimal intellectual stimulation, which reflects later in school readiness and
successful performance. Cooperative Extension in cooperation with the Children's Council sponsored a "Play with Your Food" workshop for daycare workers.
Participants were involved in six different creative food experiences. These experiences teach children about colors, shapes, textures, aromas, and foods that are
healthy to eat. They also help with logic and language development. 100% of participants found this workshop to be very helpful and plan to use the activities
in their classrooms.
Record #: 503 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 5
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Scott, Howard
Wayne County 4-H is the only organization that is providing training for school age child care centers. Starting in the fall of 2000, all child care centers that
have school age programs must attend a seven-hour training designed by the NC Department of Human Services' Child Care Section. To meet this need in the
county, three seven-hour classes have been taught to 72 child care providers. In their evaluations, the participants have said; "I wished I had learned as much
from the other trainings that I have taken as I have from the trainings I take from 4-H", "I will surely be able to take what I have learned from this workshop and
apply it to my class at the center." 89% of the participants rate the training as excellent.
Record #: 505 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 5
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Scott, Howard
Wayne County 4-H is the only organization that is providing training for school age child care centers. Starting in the fall of 2000, all child care centers that
have school age programs must attend a seven-hour training designed by the NC Department of Human Services\' Child Care Section. To meet this need in the
county, seven-hour classes have been taught to 143 child care providers. In their evaluations, the participants have said: \"I wished I had learned as much from
the other trainings that I have taken as I have from the trainings I take from 4-H\", \"I will surely be able to take what I have learned from this workshop and
apply it to my class at the center\". 89% of the participants rate the training as excellent. Wayne County 4-H conducted its sixth annual School Age Care
Conference. This conference was attended by 135 providers. The conference provided five hours of continuing education credit for the care giver. Workshops
offered included: team building, curriculum, character education, inclusion of special needs youth and more. Over 90% of the participants said they will be able
to use information learned at the conference.
Record #: 506 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 5
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Scott, Howard
With the assistance of the State 4-H Office, Wayne County has secured over $110,000 to increase the amount of quality school age care in the county. In one
community, 4-H collaborated with a church to provide school age care to youth that live in a community of limited resource families. The church provides the
facility, assist in securing staff and assist in upgrading the property to meet licensing requirements. The program has worked with over twenty-five youth in
providing positive age appropriate curriculum for youth during non-school hours. Wayne County Public Schools opened a new Elementary school in August.
Before the school was opened, they came to 4-H and asked them to conduct an after-school program. This program is becoming a model program with 35
youth. For the summer months, 4-H provides care for 107 youth during the hours of 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM. These youth are located in six communities
throughout Goldsboro. Parents have expressed an appreciation to 4-H for providing an opportunity to put their child in a safe place and at the same time provide
enrichment activities.
Record #: 507 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 5
Location: Wayne
Person Reporting: Scott, Howard
After school programs have clear, positive impacts upon the children, their families and their schools. Students involved in afterschool programs exhibit fewer
behavioral problems, better ability to handle conflicts, and improved self-confidence as well as improvements in academic performance. Wayne County 4-H
conducts 20 afterschool programs for youth in grades K-5. Each day, over 250 youth attend a 4-H sponsored afterschool program. Comments from parents
about the 4-H afterschool program include: \"I feel safe and sure that my daughter receives wonderful care and attention\", \"My son has gotten more out of the
4-H afterschool program in just 3-1/2 months than the 3 years in another afterschool program\", \"The program is organized and interactive with the kids\". An
assistant principal said quoting the school guidance counselor, \"I can always tell the students that are in the 4-H Afterschool Program. They know about
Character Education and what it means\".
Record #: 508 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-01
CEMP: 5
Location: Wilkes
Person Reporting: Laws, Daphane
The children at a school had very little playground equipment to play on. The equipment did not meet standards that are proposed by the state. The educational
program response is that we have concerns over this was taken to the President of the PTO. Other participants include the 4-H staff, children in the school and
the PTO of the school as well as the PTO officers. Another partners in this venture is ABATICO company. The program impact resulted in new playground
equipment has been placed on the playground that meets new state standards. In conclusion, the children are much happier and safer. The addition of the new
equipment enhanced the lives of all children.
Record #: 509 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-01
CEMP: 5
Location: Wilkes
Person Reporting: Laws, Daphane
The after school program has several different age groups. Due to this fact, there was a lot of arguements between the different ages of children. The older
ones did not want the younger ones on their teams when it was time for games. The director or assistants decide to chose the teams in order to prevent this
chaos. If they continued to argue, the entire group would lose their play time. Other participants included staff. As a program impact, the children don\'t argue
as much because they knew they would lose play time.
Record #: 510 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-30
CEMP: 5
Location: Wilkes
Person Reporting: Laws, Daphane
One of the after school sites had an increasing enrollment. The space for after school was limited due to teachers using the same space for their classes.
Children did not have space for snack or homework time without being bothered by someone else. The staff met with the school principal and asked for her
input. Staff expressed their concerns about not being able to provide the quality care 4-h strives for. The principal offered to let the staff have access to another
room in addition to the present room they were using. This allowed children to be divided into more age appropriate groups and have more quality time with
the staff.
Record #: 511 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-09
CEMP: 5
Location: Wilkes
Person Reporting: Wells, Marilyn C
A series of six sessions was presented to meet the need of increasing the knowledge of child development to an audience of limited resource, young parents. A
total of 42 parents attended these sessions. An evaluation showed that 90% increased their basic understanding of what to expect with the physical, mental and
emotional development of their growing children. Other topics of discussion included positive guidance and discipline, school readiness and success, building
self-esteem, and acceptance of themselves and others. Through activities and discussion, practice sessions proved to increase the abilities of the participants in
handling family situations. The audience reported a 75% increase in approaching family issues with a more positive attitude and greater understanding of
children and their development.
Record #: 512 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 5
Location: Wilson
Person Reporting: Murray, Candace
Extension teamed with the local Childcare Council and Smart Start to provide a daylong educational and motivational program for local daycare teachers.
One-hundred sixty participants attended the Saturday event. The goal of the event was to provide educational tips and motivation for day care providers.
Educational booths and displays were also part of the day. One participant reported that she had initially dreaded attending because it was an all-day event and
because it was taking up a Saturday; but, that she enjoyed the event and that she learned ways to deal with stress and ways to incorporate humor into the day
care setting. She also felt that the event helped to make her feel good about being a daycare teacher and providing excellent childcare. Written evaluations
documented the success of the training.
Record #: 513 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-28
CEMP: 5
Location: Yancey
Person Reporting: Watts, Joyce A
Yancey County 4-H School-Age Child Care sponsored 36 Hispanic children in our county and gave them the opportunity to attend an inventive week-long
program. Daily from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. they learned about safety, the arts, American Heritage, recreation and exciting trips while they increased their
English vocabulary. Will Hoffman, ESL School Coordinator, said,\"This program has been great for these families. I want these children to participate in 4-H
this school year; it offers them valuable life experiences.\"
Record #: 514 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-12
CEMP: 6
Location: Alexander
Person Reporting: Rodgers, Lindsay E
Under my leadership, the Taylorsville Hometown Development Council has held 5 successfull fund raising events. They have implemented new beautifully
designed and landscaped \"Welcome To Taylorsville\" signs on each of the 4 inroads to Taylorsville. They have purchased 30 beautiful garden benches and
placed them on the courthouse square and around town, 20 street banners along Mainstreet, a large bricked community billboard marquee, and 71 sidewalk
planted crape myrtles. They have coordinated the planting and watering of various flowers in the planters around town. They have held 3 major community
events: \"Spring Fest\" , \"Old Timey Commissioner Candidate Milking Contest\" and the "Hometown Apple Festival".
Record #: 515 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 6
Location: Anson
Person Reporting: Sikes, J R
This year Extension and the Chamber is sponsoring its third annual hunting tournament that raises $8000 for the Chamber. It has increased the number of
hunters that spend money here and increased land rental fees for landowners. A Canoe and rock climbing business was started by 2 local citizens who have
obtained their certification and Extension has help them to develop a brochurefor their business. Extension obtained a grant that paid for a study on tourism and
developing natural resources in the region. A 16 member task force was formed and is meeting monthly to implement this plan and has successfully seen the
organization of a craft guild of 11 local residents and the start up a business to market their products. The task force is presently developing bike trails and
organizing an bike touring events to be held here. The task force has applied for grants for signage and developing brochures to help market ecotourism here in
Anson county. The ecotourism task with 15 members was established and meets monthly and is cooperatively working with Carol Kline at NCSU to collect
toursim data from local visitors to build a base of information on visitors to the area.
Record #: 516 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 6
Location: Avery
Person Reporting: Greene, Connie B
I was able to take advantage of a rare opportunity to give a presentation to the county agencies and explain to them what Cooperative Extension does and/or can
do for the people of Avery County and how we can fit into their missions. Most had heard of and/or used some of the programs which are available to them, but
all were pleasantly surprised at the magnitude of programming. All agreed that the Cooperative Extension Service is the source for "everything you always
wanted to know, but never knew who to ask!"
Record #: 517 of 1961
Date: 2000-10-09
CEMP: 6
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Caldwell, Allen E
The president of the Caldwell County Fair Board approached the Extension Center with a need for leadership/team building training for the Board. An
educational program focusing on leadership skills, morale and team building was provided by Extension. Evaluations before and after training revealed an
average of 20% knowledge increase in the understanding of the principles of leadership/team building. By Extension conducting the training a savings of
$1500.00 was realized by the Fair Board.
Record #: 518 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 6
Location: Cherokee
Person Reporting: Clement, Doug M
Murphy Design Project NC State\'s School of Design embarked on Murphy to create a sustainable design of the town. With citizens and key leaders input, the
team designed several conceptual drawings that were marketed by a local business organization. The drawings have allowed the local group to become focused
on projects that citizens deemed important such as signage and walking trails. There is also an initiative underway to renovate buildings in the city.
Record #: 519 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-06
CEMP: 6
Location: Cherokee Res.
Person Reporting: Hawk, Robert
The Oconaluftee Islands Park had several additions this past year. Another bridge was developed, which increased the park by double. Several interpretive
signs were erected in order to better educate the public about the natural and cultural history of the Oconaluftee River Valley. A Native Plants Garden is in the
process of being developed. The Cherokee Parks and Recreation Committee has been Chaired by the Agricultural/CRD Extension Agent for 3.5 years.
Record #: 520 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 6
Location: Cherokee Res.
Person Reporting: Letts, Mary-Jane C
Over 400 volunteers and community leaders have worked together to develop the Oconaluftee Island Park. During the past year, this organization has raised
over $50,000. We are developing some native plant gardens and working to develop a new section on Acquoni Road for fishing and swimming. During the
past year over 400 thousand people have used this island for recreation, family reunions and as a fitness center. This has had a positive economic impact on the
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and to local businesses.
Record #: 521 of 1961
Date: 2000-11-07
CEMP: 6
Location: Cleveland
Person Reporting: Traywick, Greg B
Greg Traywick provided leadership to the Cleveland County Cattlemen's Association in developing a scholarship program to benefit local youth seeking a
four-year degree related to beef production. During the first year of fundraising, association members raised more than $20,000 for the scholarship, which is
aimed at supporting the higher education needs of dedicated, hard-working youth who will be providing leadership to the beef industry of the future.
Record #: 522 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-23
CEMP: 6
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Lopp, Robert D
Eight Davidson County residents attended a multi-county agri-tourism workshop in Stanly County to learn about agriculture alternatives, and to learn how to
put their land to use. Some of the participants returned to open a horse riding arena for residents and visitors. They also shared what they learned with the 80
members of the County REINS horse association. The REINS association has since become instrumental in trying to secure land for riding and to try to find
land to put in conservancy for trail rides. The horse rides and potential for dude ranches is seen as a major component of the entire tourism development effort
being under taken in the County. Horse riding could be seen as a major drawing card for tourism in the County and an opportunity to help horse owners with
income opportunities through private ventures.
Record #: 523 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-12
CEMP: 6
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Lopp, Robert D
The Davidson County Extension Service participated in a regional Hispanic/Latino conference in 2000. Upon returning from the conference partnerships began
to develop to talk about what could be done back in the county. The United Way took the lead in needs based programming opportunities and the Extension
Service assumed the lead role in educational programming. In January of 2001 the Extension Service, in cooperation with the Lexington Human Resource
Council will conduct a workshop on diversity with the N.C, Human Resouce Department facilitating the workshop. Government, non-profit and businesses will
be involved. Approximately 100-150 are expected to be in attendance.
Record #: 524 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-13
CEMP: 6
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Dickens, Joe W
Our county schools received severe damange from Hurricane Floyd. Students had to be relocated in mobile units on other campuses. Several hundred students
had to be transported from temporary FEMA mobile home sites to school. Yet with all of these changes the students adapted very well. The Edgecombe
Entrepreneur Organization wanted to show their appreciation to these students and they hosted an After-School Bash at Indian Lake in Tarboro on Saturday,
June 10, 2000. Over 400 students and parents enjoyed barbecued chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, dessert and games. The Princeville Volunteer Fire
Department and EEO members cooked the food. The Ebonette Club\'s ladies assisted with serving the food and the Tarboro Recreation Department surpervised
the games. The response from those attending was very positive and the group has decided to make this an annual event.
Record #: 525 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 6
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Dickens, Joe W
Hurricanes Dennis and Floyd damaged nine small businesses that were members of the Edgecombe Entrepreneur Organization. With the information and
counseling provided by Cooperative Extension, eight of these businesses have made the necessary repairs and are open for business. One business is actually
expanding and another has opened at a second location. What we had estimated to be about $500,000 in damage is more like 1.2 million dollars.
Record #: 526 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 6
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Dickens, Joe W
The flooding from Hurricane Floyd nearly destroyed the Speed Community Development Building and the community organization members were devastated.
They turned to SBA and received a loan for $10,000. A group of volunteers from Chapel Hill accepted the repairing of the building as a project. The group has
spent over $21,000 on the repairs and the building is now handicap accessible and meeting all of the local building codes. The progress on the building
renovations would have been impossible without their neighbors from Chapel Hill.
Record #: 527 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 6
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Pearce, James R
Hurricane Floyd caused tremendous yield and income loss to Edgecombe County farmers. Extension\'s work here with the Farm Service Agency led these
producers to receive 3.65 million dollars in Emergency Disaster Assistance. This was facilitated by many types of collaboration that had never been done
before. This work also made producers eligible for over 5 million more dollars in state disaster payments.
Record #: 528 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 6
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Pearce, James R
Floodwaters from Hurricane Floyd destroyed essentially everything the Edgecombe Extension Center had collected over its 85 year history. Our office space
was destroyed as well. The refurbishing/rebuilding process began immediately for us by documenting our losses on video and paper. Because of this our
Center is well on the way to replacing $250,000 worth of equipment. Cooperative Exension also received "sanitized" files returned at a cost of over $100,000.
Our building was renovated with Extension receiving much more space that they had previously. The cost for redoing our quarters was over $500,000. All
things were made possible by every staff member working tirelessly toward a common goal. Because of this professionalism, we are probably getting about
twice what we would have gotten otherwise.
Record #: 529 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-11
CEMP: 6
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Pearce, James R
The Edgecombe Extension Team has had to overcome many obstacles as it recovered from losing it\'s office, equipment, files and technology. Staff members
have had to endure alot as they tried to help clients in the time of their greatest need. Both physical and mental fatigue became a very real concern. Three
different sessions werev offered to all staff members in the area of closure and \"emergency worker debriefing\". All staff members took part in at least one of
these special offerings. These sessions were offered at no charge to staff members or the Extension Service. A special \"Floyd Anniversary\" was celebrated at
a Steak House. Each staff member was given an embroidered tote bag and shirt. A $350 reverse raffle prize was given along with numerous restaraunt gift
certificates. All of this was done with private donations from Extension supporters.
Record #: 530 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 6
Location: Fletcher
Person Reporting: Hass, Lanny W
I help facilitate a issue in Haywood county. In one of the more pristine valleys in Haywood county water and sewer was proposed to go in. There was concern
from the residents that this would increase growth and destroy their community. This was a very complex issue. Many of the soils in the area were not
conducive to septic systems. If the valley grew any more ground water would be compromised. The community came together and opposing sides
compromised to a win-win. They agreed to place water and sewer but to also implement some farm land policies for that valley. This is a growing issue in
WNC and County Extension agents are being placed into difficult situations. Being out of the county, I helped the county agent deal with an issue in his
community.
Record #: 531 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 6
Location: Fletcher
Person Reporting: Hass, Lanny W
I help facilitate 8 school district zoning meetings in Watagua county. The purpose of these sessions was to evaluate and educate the citizens in the area about
zoning. This was an directive from the county commissioner to look into zoning the county. Even though this is a very sensitive topic the county manager and
the commisioneers all felt it was a success. Over 85% of the particpants felt that they had learned something from the meeting and felt like their opinions were
heard.
Record #: 532 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-13
CEMP: 6
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Minton, Maurene S
The Hispanic population in Northwest NC is growing rapidly. Extension educators and other agency personnel need to learn more about the culture, language,
demographics and challenges facing this growing population. To address this issue, the District Advisory Council and Extension staffs in the NW district,
collaborating with the local community college, organized a day long seminar to address these issues and educate the public on the Hispanic/Latino Influence in
North West North Carolina. 250 citizens attended sessions on Health, Government Services, Immigration, and Collaboration. 80% reported the seminar of
great benefit in increasing their knowledge of the issues facing this population.
Record #: 533 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-14
CEMP: 6
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Jones, Cedric K
extension advisory council and volunteer leaders have been a tremendous assistance to the success of the extension program in franklin county. advisory council
members and outstanding staff programming have culminated in the building and the opening of the new franklin county extension center annex(meeting area).
the buildingince opened in late october and have had 4-6 programs a week since it\'s inception. the staff's attitude and excitement over programming has been
revived. the advisory council was instrumental in the obtainment of this building. as a result, the staff conducts programming at home(extension center) for the
first time since 1990.(when we moved to new office space). $$$$ savings will amount to over 2000.00 in long term equipment savings(equipment was damaged
and destroyed from loading and unloading, transport to oter sites,etc) from programming at the center. also, staff morale and teamwork have improved just from
this single effort of volunteer leadership, strong programming and sound committment and confidence of county government. the new annex was completed at a
cost of approximately $$190,000.
Record #: 534 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 6
Location: Graham
Person Reporting: Collins, Randy
N.C. Cooperation Extension, along with the Yellow Creek Botanical Institute and the Center for Participatory Change, helped a group of individuals initiate a
feasibility study concerning the production of native herbs such as ginseng, goldenseal, etc. The group is interested in maintaining itself as a small business,
and wants to know if this is possible given the type of production involved. Currently, there are 10-15 individuals participating.
Record #: 535 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 6
Location: Graham
Person Reporting: Phillips, Latresa
Repairing existing facilities, increasing supervised activities, and providing recreational opportunities for youth is a possible solution to the county\'s drop out
rate and teen pregnancy issue. Graham County Parks and Recreation Task Force indicated that repair to county\'s tennis courts was a significant need in order to
save the courts from deterioration. In response, Graham County Cooperative Extension wrote a grant to Alcoa Foundation in the amount of $20,000 to make
needed repairs to the court\'s surface and save courts from further damage.
Record #: 536 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 6
Location: Haywood
Person Reporting: West, Steven W
In April,2000 many agencies' and indiviuals'hopes and dreams were realized. Beginnning with the simple idea (first discussed in 1954) of co-locating all
agriculture related agencies in one building for the convenience of our clientele, and ending with a 1.8 million dollar complex , housing six such agencies ,
employing 37 staff.The facility also includes four meeting rooms and parking for 150 cars. Two of the agencies are regional and were planning to relocate to
another county if facilities had not been provided. The CES staff along with our advisory gave leadership to this project. Without their efforts and the susport of
county government this facility would not have been built.
Record #: 537 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 6
Location: Haywood
Person Reporting: West, Steven W
The Haywood couty fair is an important part of our total community developement program. The CES staff are involved with the fair and other events
associated with this facility complex. In 2000 an additional building 100 x 100 was purchased for $33,811.13. An outdoor multipurpose area was completed at a
cost of 25026.93. In 2000 the facilities were used 57 times and a total of 90 days of usage by a wide variety of audiences including CES.
Record #: 538 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 6
Location: Jackson
Person Reporting: Hawk, Robert J.
Heritage Tourism Workshop in which 65 participants were informed on the present and future heritage and cultural tourism initiatives and efforts for
Southwestern North Carolina. ; i..e Trail of Tears Millennium. Participants were from Chamber of Commerces, Federal land management agencies and present
and potential entrepreneurs and private organizations. I Chaired the committee of 8 and coordianted the workshop. Many partnerships and interworking
opportunities occured with the result of the workshop.
Record #: 539 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 6
Location: Jackson
Person Reporting: Hawk, Robert J.
Nature\'s Home Eco-Tourism Business (Fall 2000): Assisted a new and growing business in the establishment of their business with business strategies and
technical design layouts such as Nature Trails on theri property in Southern Jackson County.
Record #: 540 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 6
Location: Jackson
Person Reporting: Hawk, Robert J.
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center Fall Professional Development Conference in Flat Rock, NC (Novemeber): Presented to
35 small business professionals about the possibilities and opportunities of \"Sustainable Tourism\" in North Carolina. Shared with group about the New
England success in \"Sustainable Toursim\" and how and why they are successful and how these principles can be incorporated into the rural tourism setting of
North Carolina.
Record #: 541 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-12
CEMP: 6
Location: Jackson
Person Reporting: Hawk, Robert J.
High Country Sustainable Conference (September): Presented at the conference on "Agriculture - Tourism." efforts in Western North Carolina; i.e. Corn
Mazes. Presented to approximately 70 participants from Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, SW Virginia, etc.. Assisted the planning commitee with
the conference through the process.
Record #: 542 of 1961
Date: 2000-10-20
CEMP: 6
Location: Macon
Person Reporting: Cope, Joann S
After a letter appeared in the local paper suggesting that more needed to be done in offering alternatives to farmers that would preserve the heritage and
environment of the County, a display was prepared by Area Community Development Specialists to be used during the week of the County Fair. The booth
display featured information and pictures of examples of sucessful agritourism projects, and information on heritage and eco tourism. Phamplets promoting
agri-tourism educational program opportunities were left to be picked up by interested persons. At the close of the Fair over 1500 brochures were distributed.
To date, 9 calls for follow-up information have been fielded.
Record #: 543 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 6
Location: Orange
Person Reporting: Barber, Fletcher
As a results of the involvement of the Orange County Extension Center in the Community-Based Public Health Initiative funded by W.K. Kellogg Foundation a
new community park was opened in June in the Efland-Cheeks Community. This was a collaborative effort on the part of a number of Community groups to
include: Board of Education, Recreation & Parks, PTO Organization, Governmental Departments and agencies and Community Churches and Civic groups.
Record #: 544 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 6
Location: Orange
Person Reporting: Barber, Fletcher
On October 10-12, 2000, I had the opportunity to serve as a presenter in the \\\"Sustainable Development: Building Quality Communities Conference\\\",in
Nashville, Tenn. I shared with participants some of the strategies used in Orange County to help farmers to look at alternative crops. The topic I used was:
Keepings Farmers Farming: Perserving and Conserving Prime Farmland in an Urbanizing County. Emphasizes was placed on helping tobacco farmers
diversity , Building local Markets, Preserving open space, Exploring Conservation Easements and Voluntary Agricultural Districts.
Record #: 545 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-16
CEMP: 6
Location: Pamlico
Person Reporting: May, Fred
Through the Rural Development Panel(RDP)Canoe water trails have been developed, mapped and promoted with over 100 volunteers. The mapping was done
using volunteers and $15,000 in grants for the printing costs. The goal of the RDP was to create a tourist attraction that is clean and enviromentally sensitive
while generating income. The major water ways of the county have been mapped using 3 maps with 2 more planned. At the 4th annual Pamlico Paddle in May
there were 120 paddlers and over 50 volunteers. The promotion of the water trails has generated income for local clubs, churches and busineses. One club
generated $1100 for their community building. A canoe/kayak sales/rental business has opened. Through observation survey canoe/kayak activity has increased
by 50% in the last 3 years as assessed by myself, volunteers and hotels.
Record #: 546 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-17
CEMP: 6
Location: Randolph
Person Reporting: Qualls, Lynne R
Eighteen Hispanic/Latino middle school youth participated in a week long day camp funded by the NC Grassroots Art program and Extension. Final
evaluations showed all youth learning new skills, learning different ways to cooperate and build teams, increasing knowledge of science behind the arts,
exploring one new career, and making new friends. Twelve volunteers assisted and instructed a variety of arts-related learning experiences. 88% learned how
to speak before a group and changed their mind about someone (one person said \"about me\"). One participant learned \"that there is someone to help you &
you might not know it\". A reception, including a display of work, was held at the Arts Center. Nine participants plan on joining an after-school AIM group for
Hispanic/Latino students.
Record #: 547 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-17
CEMP: 6
Location: Randolph
Person Reporting: Qualls, Lynne R
Cooperative Extension-Randolph Co. Center held its\' first \"Business After Hours\" in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce. Invitations were extended
to all Chamber members to visit the Extension office...Business After Hours is an opportunity for local business leaders to fellowship, exchange ideas, make
contacts, etc. at a \"hosting\" business/agency. 70% of the attendees were first-time visitors to our agency. Subject matter displays were set-up for the audience
to view and ask questions, door prizes were secured, and brief comments were made regarding Extension resources. As a result, two attendees have requested
programs; others have expressed \"I never knew you did all that!\" \"Extension is a well kept secret\" Business After Hours is an attempt to market our agency to
a different audience.
Record #: 548 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-17
CEMP: 6
Location: Randolph
Person Reporting: Qualls, Lynne R
Of the 58 participants attending a seven county area \"Is a Tourism Business for You?\" workshop, nine were from Randolph. The nine varied in their need for
information and all indicated most of their needs were met. One existing business has requested more information on available resources; another on alternative
crops; and one team is surveying their group as to the need for a training program. The county heritage task force is looking at the tourism workshop format as
one means of delivering educational information. The tourism workshop planning committee is conducting an assessment to determine the need for additional
workshops in the area.
Record #: 549 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-08
CEMP: 6
Location: Randolph
Person Reporting: Qualls, Lynne R
Extension sponsored the first-ever County Department Head meeting with 15 participants learning about the educational program efforts of Cooperative
Extension. Each staff member gave a brief explanation of how county departments could mutually benefit from Extension. Participants were appreciative to
learn of this resource and the meetings will be continued on a rotating quarterly basis with departments. Appreciation was expressed to Extension for taking the
lead and risk to make the meeting happen.
Record #: 550 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-08
CEMP: 6
Location: Randolph
Person Reporting: Qualls, Lynne R
A number of \"spin-offs\" have taken place as a result of participation in the County strategic planning process three years ago. An \"alternative ag.\" group of
successful farmers have met to proactively plan for farmland protection; the Planning Dept. director has been secured to explain the proposed growth
management plan to the alternative ag. group, Agri. Business council Board & annual meeting, Poultry & Livestock Association annual meeting; Extension
specialists conducted a session on taxation/wills/the importance of planning for land use. Ext. is represented on the Commissioner-appointed Heritage Task
Force which will assist in making recommendations for growth management. A series of landowner workshops are planned for 2001.
Record #: 551 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 6
Location: Richmond
Person Reporting: Coffer, Bertram W
Making the resources of NC State University available to address local issues is part of our mission. Currently Land Use Planning is an important issue in
Richmond County. Cooperative extension has made its resources available to the Planning Department and the Planning Board. We collaborated to provide an
educational meeting to address farmer's concerns and questions. In addition, Extension participated in formulating strategies for 2 of the 6 goals included in the
Land Use Plan, related to agriculture preservation and ecotourism.
Record #: 552 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 6
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Cochran, James E
The long awaited second phase of the three major phases of construction of the Southeast Agricultural Center and Farmers Market saw the doors finally open
on the meeting and convention center building, also housing the main offices. Versatility of the facility design is beyond expectations of the original
committee, over seven years ago. City and county businesses and agencies will benefit, boosting the local economy and image.
Record #: 553 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 6
Location: Robeson
Person Reporting: Davis, Everett
The Robeson Coiunty agricultural staff conducted a day-long educational tour of representative farm operations for the Leadership Development Institute of the
Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this tour was to better inform the 17 participants of the value, diversity, and importance of agriculture to Robeson
County. Most of these participants had little or no agriculture background, and therefore little perception of how diversified agriculture is in this county. They
also were not aware of the complexity of modern day agriculture and what is involved in producing agricultural commoditied. All participants indicated an
increased awareness of the value of agriculture to the local economy, and a better understanding of what the farmers must do to produced commodities. They
also indicated a greater awareness of the risks associated with production, and the stress placed on farmers and their families.
Record #: 554 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 6
Location: Rowan
Person Reporting: Featherstone, Willie
During 1999 Rowan County CRD was awarded a grant to conduct a Business Development Workshop. In addition to the workshop we were planning to
publish a Minority Business Directory. It seemed like the directory would not get published. However, recently there has been some new interest expressed in
publishing the directory. During the month of June a small taskforce of business owners met to begin work on the directory. With cooperation from the Rowan
Iredell Credit Union and the business owners this project in moving forward under the leadership of Robert Cooper.
Record #: 555 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 6
Location: Rowan
Person Reporting: Featherstone, Willie
A small committee was formed in 1999 to plan a regional tourism development workshop. The workshop was held in Stanly County on March 18, 2000 with
approximately 50 people attending. As a result of the contacts made at the workshop several people have utilized the services of the resource people at the
workshop. Carol Cline of NCSU has received a request from a Stanly County business owner to conduct a feasibility study for a business venture he is
considering. Additional collaborative educational efforts are being planned to present economic development ideas and options to people in Piedmont NC.
Record #: 556 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-19
CEMP: 6
Location: Union
Person Reporting: Simpson, Jerry B
Union County is the third largest county in NC with regard to farm income. It is also the fastest growing in terms of population. Farm-City Festival is an
annual event sponsored by The local COC and coordinated by Extension. The video \"Food for Thought\", was shown and printed materials along with the
display were available to participants. Over 850 people were in attendance. The video and materials provide an opportunity to increase the publics awareness of
agriculture, the nations food supply, and the economic importance of agriculture.
Record #: 557 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 6
Location: Washington
Person Reporting: Winslow, Frank C
In 2000, eight different community groups and/or churches held 20 fund raising events (bake sales or dinners) at the Washington County Farmers Market.
These organizations raised over $10,000 to support local causes. One particular group (SNI) used the money they raised to purchase a police dog and new
weapons for the Plymouth Police Dept.
Record #: 558 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 6
Location: Watauga
Person Reporting: Counts, Sue
Watauga County\'s Hispanic population is growing faster than any other county in the High Country, and most of the Hispanics are working in Agriculture
related jobs. Many of this population\'s needs have been identified, and Extension has partnered with other agencies and churches to initiate the High Country
AMIGOS to carry out programs (ESL classes, Pesticide Education, Women\'s group, etc.). In November, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation awarded a
$50,000 grant to the High Country AMIGOS to a) start a Clearing House, b) conduct community education, and c) to conduct leadership development for
members of the Hispanic Community. The Steering Committee for the High Country AMIGOS is made up of several members of the Hispanic Community,
and all but two members of this committee speak Spanish. Already, members of the Hispanic Community are participating in leadership roles.
Record #: 559 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 6
Location: Watauga
Person Reporting: Counts, Sue
Tourism is the second largest industry in Western NC, and according to a survey conducted in the High Country, the residents are concerned about the
environment and the community character of our mountains. Avery and Watauga County Extension partnered with Appalachian State University, several
departments at NCSU, several businesses, and over fifty concerned citizens to have a Sustainable Tourism Conference in the High Country in September, 2000.
This conference focused on Cultivating Partnerships for a Healthy Environment with emphasis on Public Policy, Tourism Entrepreneur Issues and an Academic
Papers track which included papers on Sustainable Tourism Research and Projects. The keynote speakers included David Jones, Director of NC Zoo and Becky
Anderson, Executive Director of HandMade in America. Over 150 participants attended from six states with excellent evaluations. Several participants felt
that this is an area to have cross-state/regional planning and participation.
Record #: 560 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-05
CEMP: 7
Location: Alamance
Person Reporting: Cobb, Roger N
At the county tobacco update in January the meeting participants were surveyed on the information they received from the Alamance CES. On a scale of 1 to
10 with 10 being highest they rated the value of the information; 64.7% a 10, 17.7% a 9, 11.8% a 8, and 5.8% a 1. As you can see the majority rated the
information received from the CES very high.
Record #: 561 of 1961
Date: 2000-04-05
CEMP: 7
Location: Alamance
Person Reporting: Cobb, Roger N
A Maintenance and Management of Recreational Facilities Workshop was held at Elon College. The attendance was 104 persons from around the state. At the
completion of the program a survey was passed out to the participants and the results indicated an increase in knowledge by the participants at the following
level. The scale was 1-5 with 5 being the highest. The results were; 20% a 3, 42.5% a 4, and 37.5% a 5.
Record #: 562 of 1961
Date: 2000-10-19
CEMP: 7
Location: Alamance
Person Reporting: Cobb, Roger N
With the concern over nitrosamines, tobacco farmers were asked to install heat exchangers in curing barns by July, 2001. Alamance county tobacco farmers
installed 54 heat exchangers during the 2000 crop year. Some of these were installed in order to contract sales with RJR and others were installed to get a jump
on the 2001 deadline. We checked 22 of these barns for efficiency and stack temperatures to help farmers evaluate the different units available to them. This
information was passed on to them by a meeting and a newsletter.
Record #: 563 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 7
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Edwards, Bob D
Work was done with several local burley tobacco growers to understand and evaluate the feasibility of contract selling with Philip Morris, while some agents
chose not to participate or even learn about the possibilities. Growers were appreciative of the help because some lack the ability to evaluate the consequences
and understand the contract. Estimated 15% of the 2000 crop was contracted with very few growers contracting the majority until a history can be developed.
Follow-up evaluation is planned with the grower who participated. This will be conducted collaborating with Philip Morris. This type of marketing scheme is a
trend and Extension must become aware and be a player in the process. A good relationship was developed with Philip Morris and the growers.
Record #: 564 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Washington, Jerry B
Christmas tree growers continue to have an interest in the Christmas Tree IPM Program. With the help of an IPM grant to provide educational and resource
materials, a series of eight workshops were conducted in both Alleghany and Ashe Counties. Thirtysix growers completed the program and have been added
to the IPM list of participants who receive updated newsletters, scouting information and training. A selfanchoring scale of their knowledge showed that the
program increased their knowledge of IPM from a three to an eight.
Record #: 565 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Washington, Jerry B
With the assistance of both the Alleghany and Ashe Christmas Tree Associations, a Christmas Tree Expo was organized and carried out at the Upper Mountain
Research Station. The objective was to reach growers who are not involved with Extension or the Association, in order to inform them of education that is
available. Twentyeight vendors were present for the onehalf day event and over 200 people participated.
Record #: 566 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Washington, Jerry B
The dry, late season in both 1999 and 2000 has increased the problems with Spruce Spider Mites. Through the IPM Program, growers have been trained on
how to scout and are kept informed of where they should scout. This program has reduced the amount of damage and at the same time reduced pesticide use by
only treating fields that reach threshold level.
Record #: 567 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Washington, Jerry B
The IPM Program which is a continuous program, adds new growers each year to the program through the completion of a series of workshops. Through
trainings, pest alert newsletters and meetings, over 80 percent of the acreage is receiving some IPM management practices with the major one being sod
suppression.
Record #: 568 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 7
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Washington, Jerry B
Phytophthora Root Rot is the major disease of Fraser Fir and the most limiting factor in the production of Fraser Fir. One of the most effective controls is to
select sites that are well drained and will not under normal circumstances provide the conditions favorable for the development of the disease. Both production
programs and IPM have promoted site selection as an important management tool. Over 50 growers, landowners and real estate agents have been assisted with
site selection.
Record #: 569 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 7
Location: Alleghany
Person Reporting: Washington, Jerry B
The Choose and Cut promotion program is a partnership between Extension, the Chamber of Commerce in both Ashe and Alleghany Counties and the 28
Choose and Cut farms. The results of the program shows an increase in tourism during late November and December which benefits the counties economy and
has increased the income of the participating farms by allowing them to sell semiretail instead of wholesale.
Record #: 570 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-14
CEMP: 7
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Carey, Jim C
Changes regarding the future of tobacco quotas and pest problems with Christmas tree production are creating a state of uncertainity in the agricultural
community. These crops continue to support many farm families, yet, growers need help identifying additional sources of farm income. In collaboration with
Alleghany County Extension, Extension Specialist, and New River Partners, sustainable agriculture workshops were held on "Ornamental Shrubbery
Production" and "Getting Started in the Greenhouse Business". Fifty three participants received information about decision making and potential of producing
alternative crops.
Record #: 571 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-14
CEMP: 7
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Carey, Jim C
Burley tobacco is an important source of income for farm families in Ashe County. Too many farmers have quit growing tobacco because of production
problems and quota restraints. Plant disease and weeds can be very apparent and destructive in burley tobacco fields. Growers cultivate and apply pesticides
extensively yet losses continue to take a toll. Educational programs were conducted and 500 farmers received information on how to select and properly apply
herbicides to manage weed populations and how to detect and control blue mold disease. Six on-farm tests are currently being monitored to evaluate tobacco
variety resistance to this disease.
Record #: 572 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-05
CEMP: 7
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Carey, Jim C
Agriculture is an important part of our county s heritage, economy, and social life. It provides income to many citizens both on and off the farm and contributes
to the rural character of our area. Some of our traditional commodities are being threatened by depressed markets, regulations, and land development. Family
farms and farmland are being lost at an increasing rate. As a result, a committee was formed to evaluate farmland preservation alternatives. Three educational
meetings involving area farmers, county commissioners, and NCCES personnel have been held to develop a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program. The
steering committee, with assistance from specialists in the Department of Design, is exploring relevant land use options and tax saving opportunities.
Ordinances from other counties are being reviewed and continuing collaboration should help to develop a farmland preservation program to meet the needs of
Ashe County farmers.
Record #: 573 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-05
CEMP: 7
Location: Ashe
Person Reporting: Carey, Jim C
Development of the Ashe County Farmer s Market has been enhanced by building a permanent structure this year. Grant funds (initiated by Extension) were
used to provide 3000 square feet of covered selling area for 20 vendors. As a result, the average number of farmers selling direct to customers has increased by
nearly 50 percent. Total income to farmers was approximately $50,000 during 2000. The number of buyers visiting the market has nearly doubled as a result of
more visibility, and variety of produce and crafts available at the market. Three hundred eighty-seven people of limited income received $6,966.00 worth of
fresh fruit and vegetables per the WIC Farmer s Market Nutrition Program. West Jefferson town officials and New River Community Partners have expressed
appreciation to the Extension Service and acclaim the new market as a successful community development project.
Record #: 574 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 7
Location: Beaufort
Person Reporting: Ambrose, Gaylon
In 1999 hard to control winter annual weeds, field pansy and field voilet impacted (reduced yields and increased costs of control) 20,000 of no-till corn. In
2000 three on-farm-tests evaluated various control measures for control. Two demonstrations and field days were conducted to enable producers to properly ID
and selected the appropiated control measure. As a result growers made more informed control decisions and reduced the impact on the 2000 corn crop by
$160,000 and the cost of control reduced by $100,000.
Record #: 575 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-05
CEMP: 7
Location: Beaufort
Person Reporting: Ambrose, Gaylon
In 1999-2000 Hessian fly, a sporadic but serious insect pest, impacted the county\'s wheat crop by causing significant yield loss (10 to 80%) on 10,000 acres.
An on-going wheat variety and seed treatment on-farm-testing program was inplace to provide selection pressure on the pest for variety resistance and seed
treatment efficiacy. Producers will have the latest local data available to develop control measures to reduce the impact of Hessian fly in the 2000-01 crop. In
the absence of an on-going program recommendations for control would come from out of the county and state. Information from local data would reduce the
lost to Hessian fly by 50% to 75%.
Record #: 576 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Beaufort
Person Reporting: Ambrose, Gaylon
Hessian fly, a serious but spordic insect pest, significantly impacted the county\'s 2000 wheat crop. The county Extension\'s on-farm-testing program evaluated
30 varieties, seed treatments, planting dates, and remedial insecticide treatments for control. Utilizing the data collected from this program, producers were able
to plan and implement practices that significantly reduced Hessian fly impacts in the following crop. The value of the on-farm-testing in demonstrating control
measures for Hessian fly damage is valued at over $400,000.
Record #: 577 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-15
CEMP: 7
Location: Bertie
Person Reporting: Griffin, William J
Peanut diseases cost producers in Bertie County several million dollars each year. Three peanut monitoring systems to predict disease development is being
used in the county to alert farmers of leafspot and Sclerotinia Blight disease development. Each working day during the growing season, readings are taken and
recommendations given on an answer machine to inform farmers if conditions are favorable for disease development. Making needed spray protections when
conditions are favorable is very critical for disease control. Not spraying during unfavorable conditions saves money and the use of less pesticides. In year
2000 the use of peanut disease monitoring and following recommendations saved farmers $166,000.
Record #: 578 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-15
CEMP: 7
Location: Bertie
Person Reporting: Griffin, William J
A peanut irrigation scheduling program called Exnut was run on 25 fields in year 2000. Exnut is a computer program that takes yield potentials, soil type, soil
temperature, rainfall, planting date, days after planting and computes the need for irrigation. Recommendations were made twice weekly over a period of
forty-five days after planting to two weeks before digging. Farmers contribute the scheduling program for at least 450 pounds increase yield per acre. Impact
of the scheduling program is over $200,000.
Record #: 579 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-15
CEMP: 7
Location: Bertie
Person Reporting: Griffin, William J
Farmers in Bertie County planted 35,893 acres of cotton in 2000. Keeping abreast of moth flights and insect pressures in the county is very critical for good
insect control. With the help of two volunteers, three light traps were checked daily during the major moth flight and farmers were informed by newsletters and
answering machine of major flights and sprayings taking place. These programs resulted in sprays being applied correctly and low insect damage. Results of
efforts saved farmers $50,000 in increased yield and pesticide savings.
Record #: 580 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-15
CEMP: 7
Location: Bertie
Person Reporting: Griffin, William J
Research continued in the year 2000 with a large scale test to compare IPM practices associated with disease, insect and weed control in peanuts. Results of
test had a $20.00 per acre savings composed to conventional treatment for insect control. These results will be shared with peanut farmers at production
meetings and anticipate high acceptance by farmers in the year 2001.
Record #: 581 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Bertie
Person Reporting: Griffin, William J
Determining peanut maturity and the correct time to dig is a very vital production decision. Maturity affects flavor, grade, milling quality, and shelf life. To
help farmers make final maturity decisions, three pod blasting workshops were held. Pod blasting is the removal of the outer layer of the peanut shell that
reveals different color changes as the peanut matures. Optimum maturity can be predicted by examining the percent of mature pods. Around 150 samples were
pod blasted representing 4500 acres of peanuts. Increased profits from digging at optimum maturity amounted to $270,000.
Record #: 582 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-14
CEMP: 7
Location: Bladen
Person Reporting: Westerbeek, Neill D
The annual Bladen County Blueberry Growers Meeting was held on March 2nd at the Bladen County Agricultural Service Center. 73 growers from eastern
North and South Carolina attended. Speakers included NCSU Specilists and agents. The sponsored dinner meeting covered new technology, updated weather
and pest issues, and relayed new cultivar information. Growers are very receptive to the meeting with growers utilizing many of the ideas presented. Growers
utilization on new technology and cultivars has allowed for large savings for them in reduced labor, and increased marketability of their product.
Record #: 583 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-14
CEMP: 7
Location: Bladen
Person Reporting: Westerbeek, Neill D
The annual Bladen County Blueberry Growers Meeting was held on March 2nd at the Bladen County Agricultural Service Center. 73 growers from eastern
North and South Carolina attended. Speakers included NCSU Specilists and agents. The sponsored dinner meeting covered new technology, updated weather
and pest issues, and relayed new cultivar information. Growers are very receptive to the meeting with growers utilizing many of the ideas presented. Growers
utilization on new technology and cultivars has allowed for large savings for them in reduced labor, and increased marketability of their product.
Record #: 584 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: Duckett, Steve W
The unsettled situation of the tobacco program and the effects of the poor national climate for this crop has weighed heavily on local producers. The tobacco
counties of the west district, in conjunction with the W.N.C. Tobacco Grower\'s Association, sponsored a meeting to let growers hear and ask questions of
stabilization representatives and Phillip Morris reps on their contracting program. This overview of the situation and explanation of the contracting pilot
program gave growers a chance to increase their knowlege of the volatile changes in the industry, and will equip them better for their management decisions.
Record #: 585 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-19
CEMP: 7
Location: Buncombe
Person Reporting: Duckett, Steve W
Success can come from unexpected sources. An alfalfa producer in the county wanted to treat the weeds in his 5 acre field with roundup to kill weeds lated in
the fall. He had heard that roundup could be used on dormant alfalfa without risk of injury. I explained that this was not the case, and pointed him to a safer
herbicide program. This one phone call saved 5 acres of alfalfa, plus the reseeding cost and the cost of the wrong herbicide purchase.
Record #: 586 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-11
CEMP: 7
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Adkins, Craig R
Many small and limited-resource farmers are constantly looking to diversify their agricultural enterprises in order to stay in business. One area for potential
growth in the foothills and mountains is in the area of greenhouse production. A day-long program was held by the NCCES agent for 25 individuals exploring
the feasibility of starting a greenhouse business. Of the 25 participants, 14 have diversified into the greenhouse business. As a result 8 are very optimistic and 6
optimistic about the sustainability of their family farms.
Record #: 587 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-11
CEMP: 7
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Adkins, Craig R
Ornamental growers in the foothills are growing up to 125 species of flowering and ornamental shade trees. Some growers planting these trees have had little
exposure to the vast array of potential pest problems. An IPM program was developed and implemented for use with these flowering and ornamental trees. 95
nurserymen and their employees were trained through a series of IPM workshops designed to teach the growers how to identify and control disease, insect, mite
and weed pests with minimal chemical inputs. 18 growers participating in the 2000 program have realized an average savings of $9,000 on chemical and labor
costs by adopting and implementing IPM on acres planted in flowering and ornamental shade trees. Those participating in the 2000 program have indicated that
implementing IPM helped them to grow better plants by staying on top of potential pest problems.
Record #: 588 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Adkins, Craig R
Ornamental nursery growers in the foothills are busy in the fall digging and shipping field grown plants. As a result, fall scouting and pest management are of
low priority leading to pest problems and plant damage the following spring. To encourage growers to place a higher priority on fall pest control, the NCCE
agent held a field day at which 82 growers were educated on IPM and fall insect, mite, disease and weed control. 27 growers have since scouted or properly
timed pest control sprays to minimize plant damage. 14 growers have adopted the use of environmentally friendly dormant oil sprays for insect and mite
control. This, in-turn, means that fewer pesticides will need to be applied to nursery crops in the spring of 2001.
Record #: 589 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Adkins, Craig R
Many small and limited-resource farmers are constantly looking to diversify their agricultural enterprises in order to stay in business. One area for potential
growth in the foothills and mountains is in the area of ornamental nursery crops production. A two day program was held by the NCCE agent for 45 individuals
exploring the feasibility of starting or expanding their nursery business. Of the 45 participants, 70% have diversified or expanded into the nursery business. As a
result 25 are very optimistic and 6 optimistic about the sustainability of their family farms.
Record #: 590 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Adkins, Craig R
A greenhouse grower was experiencing early-season problems with his 2000 poinsettia crop. When the plant decline and death started, the grower was culling
an average of $500 worth of plants each week. The grower contacted the NCCE agent after losing $2500 of his potential $52,000 crop. The problem was
identified as a substrate soluble salt problem, and appropriate changes in fertility practices were made.The grower proceeded to monitor the substrate nutrition
over the next 2 months. He was able to turn the crop around and minimize the amount of plants lost. The grower was able to salvage and sale 93% of his 2000
crop for $48,500.
Record #: 591 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Adkins, Craig R
An ornamental nursery grower producing over 800 acres of field grown trees and shrubs contacted the NCCE agent with a severe grub problem on ornamental
conifers resulting in high plant losses ($150,000) over the past 3 years. The insect grub was identified as the Oriental Beetle grub. While the adult grub is very
sensitive to insecticides, the grub stage has developed resistant to most registered insecticides. The grower was receptive to implementing an IPM monitoring
program for the adult beetle. Using pheromone traps, adult beetle thresholds were established. An insecticide was then applied to kill the adults and disrupt the
mating and egg-laying stages of the beetle. Through monitoring and timing sprays, the grower was able to minimize plant damage and losses from the grub
stage of this insect. Savings were realized in labor and chemical costs, and plant losses reduced to less than 1% by this insect grub in 2000.
Record #: 592 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Adkins, Craig R
A small greenhouse grower was experiencing problems with his 2000 Boston fern crop. When the grower contacted the NCCE agent, he was experiencing
severe leaf blighting from a foliar disease on his spring fern crop (value $30,000). The disease problem was identified in a timely manner, and appropriate
control measures implemented by the grower. He was able to save and sale his 2000 Boston fern crop for $29,125.
Record #: 593 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Adkins, Craig R
A production and landscape workshop was held for 176 landscapers, greenhouse operators, nursery growers and employees. An update on innovative practices
and IPM for the landscape, greenhouse, and nursery was presented. To date, 53 (30% in attendance) have implemented one or more innovative production
practice. Those practices related to IPM have resulted in less pesticides being applied to the environment, and has created an awareness among producers and
landscapers on how to become better environmental stewards.
Record #: 594 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Caldwell
Person Reporting: Nagy, Seth H
Flue cured tobacco provides Caldwell County Farmers roughly one (1) million dollars in income. To help producers stay abreast of the latest growing
technology, the county center provides a training session each Winter. This meeting affords local producers & Ag service personnel the opportunity of getting
the latest in production techniques. They are able to ask questions of the researchers conducting and connected with tobacco research at the University level.
This on going program helps Caldwell County maintain its lead in the state as the number three (3) county in tobacco production per acre (2835 lbs/acre) or
30% above the state average.
Record #: 595 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-12
CEMP: 7
Location: Camden
Person Reporting: ONeal, Freddie
Sustainable farming operations involve diversifying operations. Through a tour and the utilizing of the Northeast Ag Expo 225 producers increased knowledge
of how to utilize their existing operation, to improve Wildlife habitat and utlize this resource as an and options to increase income for their farming operation.
Record #: 596 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-12
CEMP: 7
Location: Camden
Person Reporting: ONeal, Freddie
Two producers have utilized new genetics to increase income through the production as a seed producer of limited seed in North Carolina. Three varities were
planted on 80 acres to produce a high oil content, eatible variety, and a drought tolerent variety. Average yield for this varieties were 35,32 and 38 bushels
per acre. These new genetics offer speciality options for producers across the State.
Record #: 597 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Caswell
Person Reporting: Williams, Ricky
Caswell County participated the Northern Peidmont Agricultural Opportunities Program. Five producers attended andlearned ways to evaluate new farm
enterprises to replace tobacco income. Major educational efforts were placed on marketing, budgeting, and production information.
Record #: 598 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Caswell
Person Reporting: Williams, Ricky
Caswell and Rockingham counties conducted a joint tobacco curing barn conversion meeting on March 7. Three hundred seventy five farmers were present
(150 from Caswell County). Knowledge was gained on the levels of nitrosamines in cured tobacco and how stabilization was going to aid the producer
monetarily in the barn conversion.
Record #: 599 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Caswell
Person Reporting: Williams, Ricky
The Annual Tobacco Production and Management meeting was held for Caswell County producers on January 5,1999. One hundred producers learned
techniques to reduce the impact of reduced quota and income.
Record #: 600 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Caswell
Person Reporting: Williams, Ricky
In 2001, all tobacco will have to be cured in a barn converted to a heat exchanger to lower the nitrosomene level. In 2000, 23 producers, using information
supplied by extension, purchased and installed heat exchangers. This information allowed them to select the equipment that best fit their situation. Assisting
them in completing the barn reimbursement, they received back .15 per lbs. on their tobacco quota. This amounted to 240,000.00 on the 80 barns converted. We
are presented 20% converted.
Record #: 601 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Chatham
Person Reporting: Cooke, Albert
On initial visits to nurseries, I found that some were not in compliance with Worker Protection Standards because they \\\"don\\\'t use pesticides.\\\" I explained
that some of the low impact products they use are actually pesticides and therefore covered by the WPS. Six growers have attended training by Sam Groce,
pesticide coordinator, leading to private certification and qualifying them to train workers and handlers.
Record #: 602 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Chatham
Person Reporting: Cooke, Albert
When I found that a Cape Fear Basin Riverwide planning review was scheduled for the same time as the Chatham Growers Association at a different location, I
suggested that the growers move their meeting to the Agriculture Building and attend the meeting to stay apprised of regulatory actions that could affect their
production practices. CGA rearranged the meeting time and place, and adjourned before the Basin meeting. 7 Growers attended and most indicated that they
were very pleased for being there and being more aware of policies and attitudes.
Record #: 603 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Chatham
Person Reporting: Cooke, Albert
Most nursery/greenhouse growers in the county use e-mail. I periodically forward notices that I have received regarding weeds, insects, ozone reports, etc. I
have received numerous thanks for this. One lady suggested that she has a small child with asthma and appreciates the ozone reports. Another nursery says,
"We do get and read your messages even though we seldom respond. Thank you for the information."
Record #: 604 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-06
CEMP: 7
Location: Cherokee Res.
Person Reporting: Hawk, Robert
The Ferguson farm-Kituwah Small Farm and Garden program has 31 part-time and limited resource small farmers are participating in a \"Community -
Supported Agriculture Progtam on a 310 acre public farm on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, which is mananged by the Agricultural.CRD Extension Agent.
Friends, families and communities are benefitting from this program with mulitple crops being grown from vegetable gardens, hay from grasslands, etc.. This
is very successful program for local residents to accomplish small-sclae agriculture in a very mountainous area.
Record #: 605 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 7
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Dyson, Thomas L
After a major hail storm tore through a streak of vegetable production land, the Extension service responded with a public two way video conference at a local
fire station, an emergency fact sheet widely distributed in the affected area, and by locating a publicizing a wholesale market for damaged cabbage (the most
affected crop). Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of crops were affected by immediate decision making information, crop recovery information, and
education about an alternative market for damaged crops. Through this effort, new contacts were established between growers and the Virginia Department of
Corrections, who will buy damaged and good produce alike.
Record #: 606 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 7
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Dyson, Thomas L
By request of local landscapers, a conference was held which was attended by 60 landscape professionals. This was a suprise response, considering this is not a
traditional meeting in this area. A survey was sent out for planing this year\'s meeting, and there has been a great response. This is a successful identification of
a new and appreciative audience for Extension in Chowan, Perquimans, and Gates counties.
Record #: 607 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 7
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Rayburn, Marjorie L
A strawberry producer with a pick-your-own operation wanted to develop an IPM (integrated pest management) program. He previously sprayed for diseases
on a 10-14 day schedule. He treated for spidermites after the population was high, resulting in plant damage and requiring additional miticide applications for
control. Weekly scouting through the IPM agent monitored disease, insect, and mite pressure. The grower controlled botrytis (gray mold) well, except for a
rainy period that prevented fungicide application. No anthracnose was seen, so treatment was not needed. Mites were treated as the population began to
increase, reducing plant damage and miticide applications needed for season-long control. Other insects (including aphids) were not a major problem and
needed no treatment. The grower was able to reduce costs through fewer pesticide applications and still ensure high quality strawberries. Continued
fine-tuning of the IPM program in future years should result in additional benefits.
Record #: 608 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 7
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Williams, J M
IPM practices are taught at production meetings, scouting schools, and field demonstrations. An important aspect of IPM is the use of scouting to provide
accurate information on current pest levels. Widespread adoption of scouting resulted in increased awareness of early season insect pest levels on
approximately 15,000 acres of cotton. Action was taken to apply a foliar spray to seedling cotton to eliminate thrips feeding and the resulting stunting and
decline of the crop. University tests have shown reductions of 50 to 100 pounds of lint per acre as a result of this type of thrips injury. At 58 cents/pound this
amounts up to $58 per acre and $870,000 on the 15,000 acres affected.
Record #: 609 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Chowan
Person Reporting: Williams, J M
Peanut maturity is critical for optimum yields but varies greatly with each years highly variable weather. The only way to accurately know peanut maturity for
harvest scheduling is to conduct field sampling and run a proven maturity test. The peanut pod blaster is made available each year to peanut growers to
determine maturity through the hull scrape method. Sampling methods are taught at field days and through newsletters. Dates were given to bring samples to be
run through the pod blaster and maturity determined. In 2000, 15 growers brought 45 samples representing approximately 750 acres of peanuts. Growers
indicated that the maturity check resulted in an average digging date adjustment of 3 days. At 100 pounds per day, the savings could total $90 per acre or
$67500 on 750 acres tested.
Record #: 610 of 1961
Date: 2000-08-16
CEMP: 7
Location: Clay
Person Reporting: Brown, Silas P
Two tobacco producers were educated in building tobacco plant float beds and successfully grew their own plants. Both were pleased with their results with at
least 85% germination at 10 days after planting each saved approximately $800-$850.
Record #: 611 of 1961
Date: 2000-10-25
CEMP: 7
Location: Cleveland
Person Reporting: Stout, John M
Winter commercial tomato production meetings have traditionally emphasised variety selection and cultural practices. In January 2000, the focus was changed
to include more crops with emphasis on disease recognition and control. The program title was \\\\\\\"Commercial Strawberry & Vegetable Pathology\\\\\\\" and
include disease control in squash, pumpkins, and tomatoes. This reflects the growing trend in the area to diversify hort plantings to include both vegetable and
small fruit production. 35 commercial growers, truck gardeners, and organic producers attended the session presented by Dr. Frank Louws, NCSU Extension
Pathologists. Attendants provided informal feedback, indicating updated knowledge and adoption of disease and pest control recomendations by an estimated
1/3 of the audience attending based on followup field observations.
Record #: 612 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Parker, Milton B
Farm family successfully renovates an old poultry house for horticulture crops. Waccamaw Greenhouse and Nursery has been growing and marketing bedding
plants and vegetables since Sept,1999. Milton Parker has assisted the Ward family with mapping out a strategic marketing plan includind a master farm
business plan, the Wards successfully completed this plan as a result of participating in a recent CES risk management workshop.9,000 sq,ft of growing area is
now fully utilized. they are now opening an additional 7,000sq.ft.A group ofgrowers viewed their operation on a recent tour.
Record #: 613 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Parker, Milton B
Edmunds family successful at strawberry plasticulture the first year. After attending an area pre-plant strawberry meeting in Whiteville,Bill and Joe Edmunds
grew and marketed one acre of strawberries and received $1200 for their entry in the N.C. Strawberry Festival.They are expanding their fruit and vegetable
operation with a tomato greenhouse.They renovated an old tobacco pack barn and use it as a roadside stand. growing fruits and vegetables on plastic is a large
part of their program. They credit CES for helping them move towards diversification.
Record #: 614 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Parker, Milton B
Growers successfully produce sweetpotato sprouts in tobacco greenhouses. 2 growers produced sweetpotato sprouts by bedding them in greenhouses during
March. Both growers raised over 100,000 sprouts. NCSU and CES assisted with the technical aspects. Sweetpotato sprout production offers an opportunity to
utilize tobacco greenhouses. Both growers will expand their operations for 2001. Growers can now transplant to the field as early as April 25th if needed.
Record #: 615 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Parker, Milton B
Area tobacco producers are looking for alternative crops. One such grower in Columbus County is developing a liner production operation for sale ofquality
nursery stock to wholesale nurseries. CES has successfully connected him to sources of plants. Malcolm Bullock of Cerro Gordo credits CES and milton Parker
with developing a master plan for developing a liner operation. he hopes to use his tobacco greenhouse for liners as well for field production.
Record #: 616 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-20
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Parker, Milton B
As a result of attending the local sweetpotato production meeting,several Columbus County growers have successfully bedded sweetpotato seed in their
tobacco greenhouses. Both producers cut sufficient sprouts to set over 40 acres. Bedding sweetpotatoes allows for early sprout production and additional
utilization of the greenhouses. Mr. Wayne Miller and Mr. Woodus Hayes are gratefull to CES for assistance. Additional green houses are expected to come on
line, particularly as tobacco producers look for alternative uses.
Record #: 617 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-29
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Parker, Milton B
10 growers in North Corolina are growing certified micropropagated sweetpotato seed. One of those is Monroe Enzor of Fair Bluff.As a result of assistance
from CES and NCSU Micropropagation Unit Monroe has successfully established a program in one of his 200\' tobacco greenhouses.He is also marketing
sprouts and gift boxes on his WEB page. A number of growers in Columbus and Robeson counties are connected to Enzor Farms in purchas- ing quality
certified seed.
Record #: 618 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-22
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Parker, Milton B
Sweetpotato producer now one of 10 certified N.C. micropropagation producers. Monroe Enzor of Columbus County with the assistance of CES has initiated a
certified micropropagation program utilizing one of his tobacco greenhouses. Monroe has worked closely with Milton Parker and the NCSU Micropropagation
Unit to grow virus free high yielding clones of several sweetpotatoe varieties. High quality seed is now available to Columbus and Robeson growers. Monroe is
also marketing sweetpotatoes on the Internet.He also serves as chairman of sweetpotato spec. committee.
Record #: 619 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Shaw, Michael W
I have continued to work with a group of farmers to learn, understand, and use the futures markets, and the options on these markets. This is the second year
that I have meet with the same group. as we continue to learn and feel more confotable with these marketing tools. There is a group in Bladen and Columbus
Counties. We have moved into options, learning how options work, and how options can enhance our marketing opportunities. Farmers continue to feel
resistance to use these markets, but the classes have increased their understanding of their opportunities in pricing their grain crops. From the reports from the
Brown's of Carolina feed mill in Bladenboro on the amount of corn forward price, these marketing groups had approximately 75% of this amount of corn
forward priced.
Record #: 620 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Shaw, Michael W
There was interest from approximately 10 people to join the grain marketing class that we have started. I thought this partly a reflection on the effects of the
first class. I meet twice with this new group, but I could not devote the time that was needed to sustain this group. A couple of these participants joined the first
group, but most were not advanced enough to follow and join the group. There is an interest an a need for this training, but how to do it is a big question.
Record #: 621 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Shaw, Michael W
I worked closely with a farmer who is interested in growing organic tobacco. I found out who to contact, how to certify part of his farm as organic, and visited
with him when he went to Oxford to talk with the Sante Fe Tobacco Company. I assited him with his decisions on fertility. and other cultural practices. I helped
him apply for his organic certification. I worked with all along the way as he made his decision to grow, and grow this organic tobacco crop. And even
though he lost a big part of his crop to a mid season hail crop, he still considered this tobacco crop a success. He plans to continue this endeaver next year.
Record #: 622 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Shaw, Michael W
I have worked with this grower for years on various crops. He has peach trees that are 6 years old now and bearing good. In addition he has several more peach
trees that he has set out over the last two years. This year he put in an irrigation system for his peach trees. We talked about how to and how much to irrigate
peaches. I obtained some tensiometers from the Border Belt research Station for him to use this year to assit in timing his irrigation schedule. I installed the
tensiometers and worked with him on learning how to read and interpet the intruments. This gives him a guide as to how dry the ground is where the roots are.
This has enabled him to time his irrigations to get the greatest benifit from irrigation without wasting water. And he had an excellent peach crop.
Record #: 623 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Shaw, Michael W
I visited with one grower in the organic soils of the county where there is little tobacco. One of his problems was weed control, and he has goon to 100%
Roundup Ready soybeans. After talking about weed control, I asked about First Rate, a product that I like tank mixed with Roundup to give morningglory
control. He had heard of this product, but had never used this. The company sent me enough product to reat 90 acres. I gave this product, First Rate to three
people in the area to try. I really feel that this has a trmendous fit for their farms. So far the product has been applied, and looks good. The result at the end of
the year was very favorable. I was able to introduce a product that has been on the market for a couple, but not widely used. This has given excellent weed
control at very little cost.
Record #: 624 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Shaw, Michael W
Southeastern Community College for the second time had a group of farmers from Moldova. We in Extension were asked to help get these guys on the farms
and to show them agriculture in this area. We arrainged for these guys to visit farms and farmers for one week in June. We showed them all aspects of
agriculture in this area. We answered questions, and worked with these guys to teach about local and US agriculture. The results from the group from Moldova
was very favorable. We also enjoyed and learned from the interaction with this group of farmers from another country.
Record #: 625 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Shaw, Michael W
I participated in an Enviromental Field Day for 5 th graders. I tought a session on food and enviromental recyclying to over 200 kids. I talked about food
products that have corn, soybeans, and wheat in them. These kids learned more about where their food came from, and also what common grains are in foods
that they eat. I also taught how to use worms to compost food scrapes and newspapers. I tought over 200 kids in this field day. In addition I have worked with
over sessions involving kids teaching a similar subject. In small classes the kids actually make a bucket papers and food scrapes and worms to take home to
start recycling.
Record #: 626 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Columbus
Person Reporting: Shaw, Michael W
I started a class for young farmers on farm financial issues. This is an ongoing class, with participants from Bladen and Columbus Counties. In the sessions we
have discussed issues on developing a balance sheet for the farm, preparing a income statement, planning for taxes, and developing goals for the farm. This
class will meet into the next year, and hopefully continue to discuss topics of interest after we have finished discussing financial issues.
Record #: 627 of 1961
Date: 2000-10-30
CEMP: 7
Location: Craven
Person Reporting: Dunham, J W
Blue Mold, Tobacco Mosaic, and Barn Retrofits were the three major issues in tobacco production. Blue Mold hit early in the tobacco greenhouses and in some
cases was transfered to the field. Tobacco Mosaic infected 90 per cent of some fields and converting barns from direct to indirect burners by July 2001 was
mandated by the tobacco leadership group. As a result of one-on-one visits, newsletters, and grower meetings we lost less than than 2% of our crop to Blue
Mold and Tobacco Mosaic. Farmers scouted their greenhouses for blue mold plants and discarded those which were infected and or sprayed for control.
Cultural practices helped Mosaic fields produce normal crops. Over 50% of our farmers converted at least 4 of their barns before harvest began and another
25% is now in the process of converting for th 2001 crop. In addition to these issues tobacco marketing contracts were signed by three of our growers and I
project several more for the 2001 crop year.
Record #: 628 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Cumberland
Person Reporting: Bullard, Doug P
Doug Bullard assisted Stedman farmer Ray Bullard with NCDA's Market Match Grant Application process. Ray received a grant to purchase signs for
advertising his produce business. Grant amount was approximately $175.
Record #: 629 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Cumberland
Person Reporting: Bullard, Doug P
Doug Bullard applied for and received $5200 to update the Pesticide Container Recycling Program in Cumberland County. Grant will provide container
cleaning equipment to certified applicators and funds for program advertisement.
Record #: 630 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Currituck
Person Reporting: Grandy, Tommy R
Earlier this year, and in cooperation with NCDA & CS, their contracting agency and a local fertilizer/chemical dealer, an unwanted pesticide collection day was
held for farmers and local residents in Currituck and surrounding counties. The collection was an astounding success with over 15 participates bringing in
6,335 pounds of pesticides for disposal. The Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program is a great program, and even greater asset to the environment.
Record #: 631 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Currituck
Person Reporting: Grandy, Tommy R
Through grant funds and support of seed corn companies, corn variety trials were planted in five counties in the northeast to test the development of the toxic
fungus, fumonisin. To date, very little research has been done on fumonisin, but it is known to affect the quality of grain when sold as well as adversily
affecting livestock feeds. With data collected from the trial in Currituck, the toxicity of fumonisin varied with the varieties which helped the cooperator know
the safest varieties of corn to feed his livestock. As result of this trial and the other fumonisin trails, farmers are learning of sustainable market varieties of corn,
as well as the factors that promote fumonisin levels in corn. More on-farm research with fumonisin is being planned for 2001.
Record #: 632 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 7
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Coggins, Troy E
As a result of our educational efforts, supported by NCSU Official Variety Testing and high populations of inwhorl feeding caterpillars in 1999, more than
450 acres of Bt corn were planted in Davidson and Randolph Counties. The Bt gene will provide control of many caterpillar type insects including armyworm
and corn ear worm. Without the Bt gene, control of these insects would require a $15.00 per acre insecticide treatment. In the past, many growers have
applied no control at all and suffered significant yield loss. The Bt seed corn cost a grower an average of $7.50 more per acre to plant, but the reduction in
insecticide application and/or yield loss should improve return by $10.00 per acre or more. At a minimum, these 450 acres should have a combined increase in
return of $4,500.00.
Record #: 633 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Davidson
Person Reporting: Coggins, Troy E
With the rapid changes occurring in agriculture, and the potential economic andenvironmental consequences associated with these changes, it is imperative that
agribusiness persons, particularly Certified Crop Advisors (CCA's) be trained in proper environmental management and efficient crop management. Thus a
multi-county (Yadkin, Forsyth, Davie and Davidson) group of Agricultural Agents, with field crop responsibilities, conducted the Western Piedmont CCA
training reaching 67 CCA's from five states. This training has continued to grow, with attendance more than double that of the initial program in 1997.
Participant evaluations indicated that 100 percent increased their knowledge of CCA competencies and 95 percent significantly improved their knowledge of
nutrient management, soil and water management, crop management and integrated pest management. A similar training, conducted for the first time during
2000 in Eastern NC by another group of agents, reached an additional 80 CCA's. These training have established a great working relationship between the
Industry CCA's and the local Extension Centers.
Record #: 634 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 7
Location: Davie
Person Reporting: Hoover, Gregory M
COMPOST SCREENER PROJECT Plant nutrition is especially challenging for organic producers. Organic nutrient sources are normally more expensive than
conventional fertilizers. Using, locally available, municipal leaf compost is option. Unfortunately, the material contains foreign matter and has irregular
particle size making the product unusable. A Davie County organic farmer and Agent obtained a SARA grant to develop an inexpensive compost screener. A
tractor mounted cement mixer was modified and outfitted it with various size screens. They tested the machine and found it to be very successful in removing
foreign matter and properly sizing the compost. Complete details of the project are on a web site so that other farmers can learn from this experience and create
there own units. Utilizing municipal leaf compost for organic fruit and vegetable production in greenhouse and field grown conditions are now possible and
affordable for small scale organic farming operations.
Record #: 635 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Davie
Person Reporting: Thompson, Ronnie
A multi-county team of CE agents completed the third annual West Piedmont CCA School in Winston Salem on December 8, 2000. A total of 67 CCAs
recieved CEUs during the 3 day school. CCAs were in attendance from 5 states to recieve training in Soil Fertility, Crop Production, Intergrated Pest
Managment, and Soil and Water Conservation. A second CE CCA school was spun off this year and held in Eastern NC. It also was full with approximately
70 CCAs. Participates represent both government agencies and private companys, with the majority from the private sector. Feed back and reviews are highly
positive. The efforts were recognized in the National County Agents Magazine during 2000.
Record #: 636 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Spivey, Bryant M
Agribusiness industry and personnel have supported Extension Programs in Duplin County through both their participation and financial support. In 2000, 142
agribusiness professionals participated in at least one educational program sponsored by Cooperative Extension in Duplin County. These programs included
on-farm tests, production meetings, and scouting schools which addressed such issues as water quality, pest management, economic thresholds and pest
identification. Additionally, 25 agribusinesses provided over $13,000 in financial support for Extension Programs in Duplin County. Without this funding
many of these program would not have been possible.
Record #: 637 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Spivey, Bryant M
As a result of onfarm tests and production meetings six tobacco producers have adopted the use of alternative liquid nitrogen sources on fluecured tobacco.
This has resulted in faster application and less material handling in addition to reducing material cost by and average of $20 per acre on 1,000 acres.
Additionally, tobacco producers have adopted less expensive blends and higher analysis fertilizers on approximately 1,000 acres of tobacco resulting in a
savings of $7.00 per acre. These changes in fertilizer programs have resulted in a total fertilizer savings for tobacco producers of $27,000. Tobacco producers
have also adopted varieties with high levels of disease resistance on 3500 acres. This has resulted in fewer disease losses and lower chemical treatment costs
for a savings of $170,000 in Duplin County.
Record #: 638 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Spivey, Bryant M
Cooperative Extension in Duplin County has assisted tobacco producers with the conversion of flue-cured tobacco curing barns to indirect-firing systems. This
conversion is required by the tobacco industry and as such is vital to the survival of growers. Extension programs related to this conversion process include:
two educational meetings; 12 cured-leaf samples for TSNA levels; fuel efficiency monitoring for 110 barns; nitrous oxide testing on two barns; and daily
advising on the purchase, installation, operation of the new curing equipment. As a result, 2 welding shops in Duplin County are now manufacturing heat
exchangers, 150 tobacco barns have been converted, 10 tobacco producers have saved $19,250 on curing fuel, and approximately $300,000 has been received
by Duplin County growers to assist with this conversion.
Record #: 639 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Duplin
Person Reporting: Spivey, Bryant M
Cooperative Extension programs in Duplin County have provided growers and agribusiness professionals the opportunity to witness and evaluate the latest
production practices through on-farm tests, production meetings, and grower/extension agent interaction. The following items have been addressed: disease
management, insect management, weed management, economic outlook, and profitability for all field crops. One result is that seven new growers planting over
1,200 acres of cotton in 2000. Each of these new producers relied upon Extension advice and recommendations for all production areas ranging from variety
selection to marketing. Each of these producers also indicates a positive response to producing cotton and they expect to plant more cotton in 2001.
Considering county average yields and price these producers made an average profit of $170 per acre which is approximately $189 more profit than the County
average for corn. This is a net gain of $226,000 for crop producers in Duplin County.
Record #: 640 of 1961
Date: 2000-07-07
CEMP: 7
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Bradley, Arthur L
Blue mold is a disease of tobacco that causes great concern among growers and has the potential for significant economic losses. Outbreaks have been more
common since blue mold has become resistant to the previously most effective treatment. Management of blue mold now is dependent upon foliar applications
of protectant fungicides. An outbreak of blue mold in several tobacco greenhouses in a nearby county created a threatening situation. Blue mold can and did
rapidly destroy tobacco plants in whole greenhouses. Through the use of rapid communications of e-mail and/or fax, tobacco growers in Edgecombe County
received the information needed to adequately protect their investment.
Record #: 641 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 7
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Bradley, Arthur L
Following an early-season hail storm, several growers were facing the prospects of replanting a portion of their cotton crop. Field visits with these growers
helped them to determine the severity of the damage to the plants and evaluate the need to replant. These growers had significant acreages which were under
consideration for replanting, but the existing cotton would produce a normal, healthy crop. Extension assistance saved these growers over $18,900 in replanting
costs and delayed maturity.
Record #: 642 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-21
CEMP: 7
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Bradley, Arthur L
During the past summer, a cotton grower called the office requesting assistance in helping him determine if he needed foliar nitrogen on his crop. By visiting
the fields with the grower and demonstrating and discussing the reasons behind petiole testing, the grower learned how to sample his fields to determine nitrate
status of the crop. He discovered that his crop was adequately fertilized and no further nitrogen was needed by the crop, thus saving the grower $4,250.
Record #: 643 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-11
CEMP: 7
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Pearce, James R
The year 2000 brought with it some very strange weather when compared to \"normal\" conditions. One of the results of this weather was an unusually delayed
peanut crop. In many cases peanuts were being mistaken as mature because of excessive vine growth and because of the time of year it was. In late September
our Center hosted 2 \"pod blasting\" demonstrations which used a special machine to help determine peanut maturity. In all, 27 growers participated and
ultimately delayed the digging on over 25% of our county\'s peanut acreage. This effort produced and estimated savings of $592,500.
Record #: 644 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-11
CEMP: 7
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Pearce, James R
The 2000 peanut crop was subjected to extremely heavy disease pressure due to very moist, cool growing conditions. One of the diseases is that showed up is
relatively rare and it came 6 weeks before it had ever come before. Our Center was the first to diagnose it and get information out on it's identification and
treatment. This dieseas required that we switch to one specific fungicide that was more effective. When we relayed this information to growers it is estimated
that over 80% of the acreage was switched to more effectives products. Several vendors remarked that Extension really caused them to have to replace products
that were already on hand. The switch to more effective fungicides saved peanuts countywide at a value of over $300,000.
Record #: 645 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-11
CEMP: 7
Location: Edgecombe
Person Reporting: Pearce, James R
Peanuts can be a very pesticide intensive crop. One of the goals of our Extension efforts for the past 25 years has been to increase peanut quality and yield
while using less pesticides. One of the many ways we have suggested this occur is to forego using a protective insecticide at planting. Our educational efforts
this year saw 34 growers utilizing this strategy for the first time saving them a total of $42,000.
Record #: 646 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 7
Location: Fletcher
Person Reporting: Hass, Lanny W
I helped teach the Phillip Morris Institute. This is a six month long program designed to help tobacco farmers with leadership skills. These are some of the
more influential and larger tobacco farmers in the South. I did the MBTI and they wrote personal and business mission statements. I came back to the group
three months later and three of the largest growers pulled me aside and said that my workshop had changed their lives. Their marriages were better and they
were better managers because of me. They have never been to a workshop like the one I conducted.
Record #: 647 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-02
CEMP: 7
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Bost, Toby D
A significant number of pesticides are applied in urban counties by landscape management professionals in order to maintain high quality turfgrass and woody
ornamental plants. One study indicated that less than 50 % of professionals could identify the top 10 plant pests in a region. (The main tenet in pest
management is accurate pest identification.) In an effort to address the educational needs of these professionals, the Forsyth County Extension Service offered
a course of study for grounds maintenance professionals in August 2000. The 20-hour course called \"Landscape Manager\" was the first of its kind by our
center. The curriculum focused on pest ID, sprayer calibration, grounds maintenance practices and IPM principles. Fifteen indivivduals completed the training.
Their evaluations showed that more than half had made some change in their practices as a result of the course. All the class participants responded that is was
time and money well spent. A waiting list will be contacted for a 2001 class.
Record #: 648 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-22
CEMP: 7
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Leagans, Edward H
Because of requests from producers, an educational seminar on weed identification and pasture management was offered. 15% of the attendees were attending
their 1st educational program conducted by NCCES. Items covered were (1) pasture weeds, (2) different control measures from mowing to grazing to herbicide
control, and (3) success stories from the audience. On,the knowledge scale of steps of 1 to 10 with 10 the highest, the attendees advanced an average of 3.46
steps up the ladder of knowledge.
Record #: 649 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 7
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Tucker, Mark A
In response to the Tobacco Industry Leadership Group\'s recommendations to convert all Flue-Cured Tobacco curing barns to an indirect heat source in order to
reduce levels of nitrosamines in the cured leaf, the Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with local grower\'s associations, warehousemen and other
industry representatives began working on an area field day to update growers on the nitrosamine issue and to offer them an opportunity to see and discuss the
various types of equipment available for converting barns. Due to the recommendation that all barns be converted prior to July 1, 2001, it was imperative that
growers have the opportunity to learn about this issue and their options for retrofitting barns as quickly as possible. The need and urgency for this type
information was confirmed by the over 900 growers who participated in the event and were able to discuss retrofit options with 15 equipment manufacturers.
Record #: 650 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Tucker, Mark A
With the rapid changes occurring in agriculture, and the potential economic and environmental consequences associated with these changes, it is imperative
that agribusiness persons particularly Certified Crop Advisors (CCA\\\'s) be trained in proper environmental management and efficient crop management. Thus
a multi-county group of Agricultural Agents conducted the Western Piedmont CCA training reaching 67 CCA\\\'s from five states. This training has continued
to grow, with attendance more than double that of the initial program in 1997. Participant evaluations indicated that 100 percent increased their knowledge of
CCA competencies and 95 percent significantly improved their knowledge of nutrient management, soil and water management, crop management and
integrated pest management. A similar training, conducted for the first time during 2000 in Eastern NC by another group of agents, reached an additional 80
CCA\\\'s. These trainings have established a great working relationship between the Industry CCA\\\'s and the local Extension Centers.
Record #: 651 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-27
CEMP: 7
Location: Forsyth
Person Reporting: Tucker, Mark A
The necessity for growers to retrofit tobacco curing barns to reduce nitrosamines in cured tobacco created an urgent educational need. A multi-county effort
lead by agricultural agents in collaboration with 15 retrofit manufacturers, the Flue-Cured Tobacco Stabilization Corporation (FCTSC), and local cooperators
developed the Piedmont Retrofit Field Day. Approximately 900 growers learned about the retrofitting issue and the various equipment available. Extension
assisted growers and the FCTSC with filing for reimbursement for retrofit expenses. 100 percent of Forsyth growers receiving reimbursement used Extension
assistance. Extension sampled 8 barns in Forsyth County for TSNA levels and tested over 20 retrofited barns for efficiency, and was able to increase efficiency
on maladjusted barns by 3.5 percent. 160 area growers have since been updated on the retrofit situation including unit efficiency testing and TSNA levels.
Currently, approximately 50 percent of the barns needed to cure the 2001 crop are converted in Forsyth County.
Record #: 652 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-14
CEMP: 7
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Jones, Cedric K
small and low income tobacco farmers with stick bulk barns were faced with little to no hope of remaining the tobacco production business because the new
retrofit kits could not be used in stick barns. jones spent time from August- December counseling many of these growers/allotment holders on the possible
alternatives for their 2001 crop. as a result, one grower secured a wood furnace that was approved for use and will be able to stay in the tobacco production
business. two growers (with the assistance of Jones) secured other employment and retained their pounds for rent (increased income). other growers with dr.
boyette\'s help and jones will try new alternative systems(they will contruct themselves) to stay in business. these and other small growers continued tobacco
farming/other employment will equate to their financial independence and have $$$$impacts from the farm to all types of businesses.
Record #: 653 of 1961
Date: 2001-02-14
CEMP: 7
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Jones, Cedric K
tobacco farmers(with the educational program leadership of cedric jones) faced near disaster production problems with tobacco mosaic and other diseases
attacking young tobacco plants in the field and greenhouse. jones educated and provided field assistance and counseling to growers(with assistance from
extension tobacco specialists) on how to handle diseased crops, their options, cost options, and long and short time prognosis of their field situations. as a result,
several growers practiced the reccomendations of jones and the extension service. the mosaice disease was contained in diseased fields and managed. moreover,
potential losses in the $$*2-4 million rage resulted in those growers producing the same $$$2-4 million dollars and having excess pounds to carryover to sell in
the 2001 crop year. tobacco production yields exceeded over $$ 12 million in franklin county in 2000.
Record #: 654 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-29
CEMP: 7
Location: Franklin
Person Reporting: Mobley, Martha L
Livestock Agent, Martha Mobley, along with several coworkers, organized and conducted two special summer events at the local Farmers Market in Louisburg
in the absence of a hired Horticulture Agent. On August 4th, an \"Heirloom Tomato Tasting\" event was held with 18 old-fashioned varieties sampled, all
donated by an area grower. On August 11th, a \"Watermelon Tasting\" day was held with 3 area producers donating melons. Both events were greatly enjoyed
by the public with much media coverage.
Record #: 655 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-30
CEMP: 7
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Brooks, G T
Two local tobacco growers had made arrangements to purchase tobacco transplants from another grower when it was discovered that the plants in question had
a tobacco mosaic virus. I recommended that they find another source of transplants. Tobacco specialist report that mosaic can cause a yeild loss of 25% of
infected plants. This could have resulted in a substantial loss if the plants had been used.
Record #: 656 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Brooks, G T
Several important issues have come up as a result of the current turmoil in the tobacco industry. One such issue is that of tobacco specific nitrosamines.
Programming by the Granville Cooperative Extension has address this issue and as a result growers have a better idea of what is involved. Approximately 35
growers changed their curing system to meet the standards required by the tobacco industry during the 2000 crop year. With ongoing programming Granville
County tobacco growers will be ready to cure the 2001 crop in barns equipped with heat exchangers.
Record #: 657 of 1961
Date: 2000-06-29
CEMP: 7
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Cantaluppi, Carl
Upon learning from an NCDA Regional Agronomist that the NC Department of Corrections at the Caledonia Prison Work Farm had planted 21 acres of
asparagus and did not have a good market outlet for their crop in 2001, Extension and the Prison Farm Produce Manager, Farm Supervisor, and the NCDA
Regional Agronomist visited an asparagus grower in Virginia who was looking for asparagus growers to buy from and re-sell, along with his own asparagus, to
expand his markets. As a result of the meeting, the Virginia grower will visit the prison next spring, and will instruct inmates how to harvest, package, and
pre-cool their asparagus, according to his specifications. He will then send down his own refrigerated truck and take it back to Virginia. Price will be agreed
beforehand. Extension has partnered with NCDA, the Caledonia Prison Staff, and an asparagus grower to help insure a market for the Caledonia Farm
asparagus, and utilizing prison inmates to work together, focusing on packing for one market.
Record #: 658 of 1961
Date: 2000-12-18
CEMP: 7
Location: Granville
Person Reporting: Cantaluppi, Carl
Due to the uncertainty of tobacco quotas, a "Marketing Produce by the Auction Method" Workshop was held to invite tobacco and field crop growers to try to
grow fruit and vegetable crops and be able to sell a large quantity of produce all at once at an auction, so as to reduce the grower's role of seeking out his own
market. Thirty five people listened to two experts who started produce auctions in Ohio and Pennsylvania and two local produce buyers. After the meeting, the
goal is to get a core group of interested growers and to evaluate the feasibility of starting an auction.
Record #: 659 of 1961
Date: 2000-09-28
CEMP: 7
Location: Halifax
Person Reporting: Whitehead, Arthur J
Through a joint effort with the NCDA Pesticide Section, we sponsored a Pesticide Disposal Day in Halifax. Through our efforts, we were able to collect over
2500 pounds of old pesticides. These products pose a threat to not only to the farmer, but also to our environment. By disposing of these chemicals, the
potential for them getting into the soil and groundwater has been eliminated. This is a positive step toward accomplishing our objective of managing waste
pesticide materials and helps to improve air and water quality.
Record #: 660 of 1961
Date: 2001-01-03
CEMP: 7
Location: Halifax
Person Reporting: Whitehead, Arthur J
After a wetter and cooler than normal September, many cotton growers were faced with some tough decisions in regards to defoliating their cotton crop. One
farmer who was faced with this dilemma had a lot of unopen cotton which needed defoliating. He was planning to use a standard rate of defoliant, but after
examining his crop,