Paul McKenzie

Ag Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension, educational programs in forestry, horticulture, pesticide education, and field crops (& a tree farmer!).

[Paul McKenzie @pgmckenzie]

Here are some happy, hardworking, safely distanced Master Gardener volunteers!

[Paul McKenzie @pgmckenzie]

Here's a short video with some great tractor safety & maintenance tips from Warren County Livestock Agent Matthew Place. Also, don't forget your ROPS & seatbelt!
https://t.co/nzu9ZmWMQl

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Check out these great farm safety tips from @ncatcaes - https://t.co/LHpZ2N4h1h

[NC State Extension Forestry @NCSUExtForestry]

Have you ever wondered who takes care of the trees in your community? Check out this #newpublication from NC State Extension and our own Dr. Robert Bardon, "Who is Responsible for the Trees? A Citizen Guide to Trees in the Community" available now https://t.co/JzOCuOFL9F

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@vcverbeke @NPICatOSU Times have changed! :-)

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Are you looking for accurate, unbiased information about a specific insecticide, herbicide or fungicide? Check out the active ingredient fact sheets from the National Pesticide Information Center (@NPICatOSU): https://t.co/1BG9FhEI40

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Take the on-line Backyard Ag 101 class! Learn about gardening, small fruits, poultry, small scale livestock, woodlot management & more. Free! Get details and register at https://t.co/gyARpDgmTg

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No space for a garden? Raise all kinds of things in containers! Get all the details in this comprehensive resource from NCSU: https://t.co/XZSIqThT4X

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Do you have limited space for vegetable gardening? Maximize production with succession planting. Some great examples at the link below from @UMD_AGNR, but adjust dates for your area. https://t.co/Db8TTIJclO

[NCDA&CS @NCAgriculture]

Although several counties have declared stay-at-home orders, Farmer's Markets remain open for pick-up & even delivery. Farmers continue to work around the clock to ensure we have fresh fruits, vegetables & meat products. Support a farmer today! #NCStrong #EatLocal #NCAgriculture

[Paul McKenzie @pgmckenzie]

Should you use seeds or transplants in your #VegetableGarden ? Find the answers here: https://t.co/6zahGzeCy5

[National Pesticide Information Center @NPICatOSU]

Wipes for disinfecting are not for hands or babies. Always keep wipes out of reach of children and wash your hands after using. Read and understand the label prior to use and to find out where the product can be used.

[Paul McKenzie @pgmckenzie]

How far apart should you plant your vegetables? This resource from @ILextension has the answers!
https://t.co/ymyxHRpuga

[Paul McKenzie @pgmckenzie]

Want to try growing your own vegetable transplants? Here's a great resource from @UMDHGIC https://t.co/6aGK2SuHZG

[Paul McKenzie @pgmckenzie]

This factsheet from Clemson Extension provides a nice overview of how to build a raise bed vegetable garden. https://t.co/dYM4HRNDON

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Success in the vegetable garden starts with planting at the right time. Get the complete schedule here: https://t.co/L3fBcHSawG

[Paul McKenzie @pgmckenzie]

Newly interested in vegetable gardening? Raised beds are a great option, and this planting plan might help you get started. https://t.co/MQfxuBhPku

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#insectart

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At #NCCEconf I am learning about a fantastic web based tool to teach plant morphology (https://t.co/ozK1r323NX).

[Paul McKenzie @pgmckenzie]

At #NCCEconf I am learning about using NCSU's Eventbrite system to handle workshop registration. Good news, there is NO WAIT on spending the money to cover event expenses!