Pamlico County Farm Tour
Registration Link: https://pamlicofarmtour2026.eventbrite.com
We will discuss challenges from 2026, focus on water management, and review current field projects. The Pamlico County FFA & Agriculture Program will prepare lunch for us.
Agenda
9:00 AM - Welcome
- Daniel Simpson, N.C. Cooperative Extension
- Location: Pamlico County Historical Association & Museum, 10642 NC-55, Grantsboro, NC 28529
- Weather & Water, Vegetative Staging, Disease Risk, Fungicide Efficacy & ROI
- NC Corn OVT, NC Corn Growers Pollination Trial, NC Soybean Producers Trial, Southeast Corn Variety Trial
- Calculating Crop Water Needs, Soil Moisture Sensor Irrigation Thresholds & Management, Water Table Management
Travel (10 Minutes)
11:00 AM - NC Soybean Producer Trial Review & Soil Sensor Installation Demo
- Crop Measurement Tools, Tensiometer and Volumetric Soil Sensors, Data Loggers
- Location: New Ditch Rd Location (35°09'53.34"N 76°49'33.98"W)
- Weather Effect on Growth and Pollination, Meter Group Weather Data
- Cookout with Pamlico County FFA & Agriculture Program – eat lunch prepared by the Pamlico County FFA & Agriculture Program
- Location: Pamlico County Historical Association & Museum, 10642 NC-55, Grantsboro, NC 28529
Many thanks to our 2026 Farm Cooperators!
Jim Holton, Derek Potter, Cody Paul
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