Due to the COVID-19 pandemic NC State University events are continuing but often in a modified format. For many years, NC State University Extension Specialists for tobacco have offered the tobacco tour or a field day during July. In 2020, the NC State Tobacco Field Day will be in a virtual format. The event will be live by Zoom on Thursday, July 16 at 9:00 am. You can join this on your phone or computer. If you would like to participate, you must pre-register by visiting the NC State Tobacco Portal at tobacco.ces.ncsu.edu.
Farmworker Training Update
Some of you remember working with Luis Cruz in the past to complete your farmworker training. We have had some staff changes and Roberto Rosales is helping out with training in Johnston County at this time. If you would like to schedule training on your farm, please contact Roberto directly at 252-883-5721 or by email at rmrosale@ncsu.edu. He will work with you to schedule a time to offer the training at your farm.
Text Alerts
Anyone who receives text messages can subscribe to receive text alerts about the tobacco crop in Johnston County. To subscribe send a text message to 40404. The message should be
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