Spring Into --- Asparagus!
Have you ever grown asparagus? It’s a pretty intense process. An asparagus crown is planted about 12” deep in …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Grab N' Go Succulent Garden Kits
Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County and Dare County 4-H for a grab and go kit that includes …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Preventing Food Waste
Food–whether you are growing, harvesting, preparing, serving, or consuming it—always creates waste, so you should plan ahead for dealing …
Pesticide School Registration - Fall 2020
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the NC State Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. …
Farm Day Adventures - The Peanut Edition
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents Dylan Lilley and Paige Lilley for an upcoming series on how crops grown in …
Farm Day Adventures - The Cotton Edition
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents Dylan Lilley and Paige Lilley for an upcoming series on how crops grown in …
Farm Day Adventures - The Potato Edition
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents Dylan Lilley and Paige Lilley for an upcoming series on how crops grown in …
Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Lantana
Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County in the coming weeks to discuss plants that have been proven …
Farm Day Adventures - The Corn Edition
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents Dylan Lilley and Paige Lilley for an upcoming series on how crops grown in …
Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Zinnia
Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County in the coming weeks to discuss plants that have been proven …
Online Pesticide Credit Opportunities
There are now “Online Credit Options Available” for pesticide training. This is a great opportunity if you’re searching for …
COVID-19 Update
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Dare County Update We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Series- POSTPONED
Cook Smart Eat Smart Series April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2020, from 10 a.m.–noon COST: $30 During this 4-week series, participants …
2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
Manteo, NC – The Spring 2021 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial …
Now Accepting 2020 Herter-O’Neal Scholarship Applications
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
Save the Date - OBX Living Series!
The OBX Living Series, a program of N.C. Cooperative Extension of Dare County is designed for youth and adults …
Report to the People
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Dare County invites you to attend our annual Report to the People, Tuesday, February 4, …
Seafood Expo Hooks Record Catch for U.S. Exporters
BRUSSELS, Belgium — U.S. seafood was in high demand at Seafood Expo Global (SEG), generating record 12-month projected sales …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Animal Science Extension
- Dare County MASTER GARDENERS Facebook
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
County Extension Programs
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
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