Extension Impact: 2025 CHROME Regional Ag Expo Summer Field Day
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Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the economy in the Upper Coastal Plain region of North Carolina. According to the latest North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) statistics, Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton Counties generated over $350 million in total cash receipts in 2023. To remain profitable and sustainable, farmers in this region rely on access to the most current, research-based information related to crop management, emerging technologies, and best management practices. The need for timely, science-based education and resources is critical to help producers manage rising production costs, address pest and disease pressures, and improve overall farm profitability.
The CHROME Regional Ag Expo is a collaborative initiative among North Carolina Cooperative Extension agents from Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton Counties, in partnership with NCDA&CS personnel at the Peanut Belt Research Station and NC State University Extension Specialists. Together, the team implemented several on-site research trials focused on issues important to regional producers and hosted the 2025 Summer Field Day on August 20th at the Peanut Belt Research Station in Lewiston-Woodville. Educational presentations and demonstrations addressed key management topics, including: Peanut zinc toxicity management, Peanut fungicide management, Cotton thrips and late bloom management, Corn SAP tissue sampling, Drone utilization in crop management. The event provided a platform for producers, consultants, and agribusiness professionals to learn directly from University researchers and Extension specialists, supporting informed decision-making for the remainder of the growing season and the upcoming crop year.
The 2025 CHROME Regional Ag Expo Summer Field Day attracted 109 participants, including farmers, agribusiness representatives, NC State University personnel, and local citizens. Attendees collectively represented or advised on 137,169 acres of cropland. A total of 29 farmers earned NCDA private applicator pesticide credits, and five commercial pesticide applicators received 10 total credits, preserving an estimated $36,630 in wages and saving $200 in registration fees. Based on evaluation responses, 15 participants reported potential yield increases across 18,042 acres, resulting in a projected economic impact of $706,074. Additionally, 90% of attendees indicated they were either very satisfied or satisfied with the educational quality of the event. This collaborative effort highlights the value of Extension partnerships in delivering applied research and timely information to agricultural producers. By connecting farmers with cutting-edge management strategies and technologies, the CHROME Regional Ag Expo helps strengthen farm profitability, improve resource efficiency, and enhance the economic vitality of northeastern North Carolina’s agricultural community.
Objective: Plant Production Systems
Team Members: Billy Barrow (Bertie), Beth Burchell (Halifax), Craig Ellison (Northampton), Edward Godfrey (Bertie), Dylan Lilley (Hertford), Brandon Pike (Northampton)