Erin Eure

Erin Eure serves as an Area Specialized Agent for Agriculture - Commercial Fruits and Vegetables at the Gates County Center, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension. Based in Gatesville, NC, she provides educational programs and technical support to commercial growers across 35 northeastern North Carolina counties, bridging university research with on-farm application to strengthen regional fruit and vegetable industries.

Her expertise encompasses:

• Commercial Horticulture and Specialty Crop Production
• Fruit Cultivation (Watermelon, Strawberry, Sweetpotato)
• Vegetable Production Systems and Management
• Integrated Pest Management for Field and Greenhouse Crops
• Agricultural Technology and Decision Support Tools
• Sustainable Resource Management in Agriculture

Recent publications demonstrate her focus on translating research into practical grower solutions, particularly through watermelon production meetings, sweetpotato field days, and the MyIPM for Vegetables app. Her work emphasizes pest management innovations, climate-resilient practices, and digital tool development to address Southeastern U.S. agricultural challenges.

Erin operates within NC State Extension's extensive network, collaborating with county agents across 35 counties and industry partners including the N.C. Watermelon Association and Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo organizers. She contributes to statewide initiatives like the Horticultural Crops Research Station programs, facilitating knowledge exchange between researchers, extension specialists, and agricultural producers.