Dare County would like to offer a list of local food vendors. The question often asked is Where Can I Buy Local Foods In Dare County? We need vendor input. To add your business to this local food vendor list, contact the Dare County Extension Office at (252) 473-4290.
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Dare County would like to offer a list of local food vendors. The question often asked is Where Can I Buy Local Foods In Dare County? We need vendor input. To add your business to this local food vendor list, contact the Dare County Extension Office at (252) 473-4290.
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Extension's Gardening Portal at NC State University provides access to a wealth of information, events and resources for gardeners in North Carolina. Managed by the State Urban Horticulture Specialist and Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agents throughout the state, it is your doorway to guidance about successfully growing vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers and ornamentals in your landscape.
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NC food processing and manufacturing initiative feasiblity study released The agricultural resources, industrial capacity and research innovation assets present in North Carolina create opportunities to catalyze development of value-added food processing and manufacturing businesses, according to a joint NC State-NCDA&CS economic feasibity study released Jan. 12. One page summary of the Initiative View the Full Report
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Master Gardener Education Video with Dare County Master Gardeners Gemma Green and Chris Stadther as they discuss composting on the Outer Banks. The Government Channel is a service of Dare County Gov-Ed Television, which is operated through Dare County Public Relations by Dare County Schools, College of The Albemarle — Dare Campus, UNC Coastal Studies Institute, Dare County, and the towns of Manteo, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores, and Duck. Click here to watch the video -Composting on the Outer Banks
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Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and a how her award-winning mead is made. Listen to this interview to learn more MORE » – from 
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Dare County’s NC State Extension and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission will present Living with Wildlife on October 18, 2016 from 5:30 to 6:30. The informational session is designed to provide all residents of MORE »
Do you believe in the philosophy of living well, learning more and laughing often? If so North Carolina Cooperative Extension has the perfect program for you. The 19th Annual Aging with Gusto Extravaganza MORE »
Three students at East Chapel Hill High School, Brooke, Julia and Danielle, and Environmental Science Teacher, Mr. Edward Kaybay, share their experience starting a pollinator garden at their school. Listen to the interview MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Click HERE for the latest Newsletter! Articles include: Spooktacular Plants Chalkbark maple Butterhead and leaf lettuces Soil testing for sustainable nutrient management and much MORE » – from Extension Gardener
The Dare County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Shannon Brooks, County Extension Director, said the polling place has been established in the NC State Dare MORE »
Be inspired to visit the the Japanese Garden in the Asiatic Arboretum of the the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Charles Murphy interviews Matt Luks-Jurutka, Assistant Horticulturist at the Asiatic Arboretum. TRANSCRIPT JOHNSON This MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Bobby Ward, author of Chlorophyll in his Veins, J. C. Raulston Horticultural Ambassador, shares his insight into the life of J. C. Raulston. The exhibit, “Plan and Plant for a Better World” will MORE » – from Extension Gardener
I had several questions related to problems with maples last week. In the process I noticed damage from maple spider mite, hopper burn (potato leaf hopper), maple shoot borer, anthracnose, and canker diseases. MORE » – from Wilson County Center
May 18, 2016 While visiting eastern NC nurseries last week an insect called the azalea leafminer, Caloptilia azaleella, was mentioned. The next day I receive an email from a county agent requesting a nursery MORE » – from Wilson County Center
The Dare County Extension Community Association (ECA) received the Gold Level Award of Excellence for their volunteer service in 2015. To receive the award, the club had to have completed a certain amount MORE »
The Outer Banks Local Foods Council is hosting a Meet and Greet April 6th at 10am for new and potential members. It will be held at the Dare County Cooperative Extension office located MORE »
Have you got a sick plant? Questions about what grows best where you live? Want to know what deer won’t eat? Would you like to learn more about the challenges of coastal gardening? MORE »
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