OBX Living Series|Peach Butter Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension is holding a Peach Butter class July 11, 2019, from 10 a.m.– noon at the N.C. …
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.
OBX Living Series | Demo Garden Reveal
OBX Living Series | Demo Garden Reveal June 26, 2019, 11 a.m.–noon COST: FREE Join the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County at …
OBX Living Series|Native Perennials
The Dare Master Gardener Volunteer Association hosts open meetings and all are welcome to attend. This month, the guest …
Pesticide Credits: When Pesticides Don't Work & When Pesticides Work Too Well
Register today for Pesticide Credits in the following categories: A, B G, H, I, K , L, M, N …
When Was the Last Time You Had Your Soil Tested?
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Division will analyze your soil samples free of charge …
Greenline
Bring your garden questions, samples or photos to the back porch of the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center from …
OBX Living Series
The OBX Living Series, a program of Dare County NC Cooperative Extension, is designed for youth and adults who …
International Master Gardener Search for Excellence Award
Congratulations Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County on your 1st place winning entry in the International Master Gardener …
Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
Farmers urged to sign up by the Dec. 10 deadline RALEIGH – Farmers with damage from Tropical Storm Michael may …
Would you like to learn more about gardening? Check out the Library Garden Series!
Would you like to learn more about gardening? You can by attending the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County’s Library …
Innovations in Economic Development Through Local Foods Event
Innovations in Economic Development through Local Foods TWO REGIONAL EVENTS FOCUSING ON MARICULTURE There are separate registration links for each of …
2019 Master Gardener Volunteer Program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Master Gardener℠ volunteer program ofDare County. No formal training is necessary to …
New Ag Tech in Dare County
We are happy to announce Amy Jordan as our new Agricultural Technician Program Assistant. She is a recent transplant …
Hurricane Preparedness
A good rule of thumb with any potential disaster is to hope for the best, but plan for the …
N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum VOTE
The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association has announced that the N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on …
Dare Master Gardener Receives Award!
Local resident and Master Gardener℠ volunteer, Chris Stadther, received a 2018 NCEMGVA Outstanding Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Award on June …
Pesticide Collection Event in Dare County a Success!
Thank you to Dare County homeowners for their great response to the Pesticide Collection event on Tuesday, April 3, that …
Learn About Gardening - Dare Master Gardeners Present 2018 Summer Schools
Would you like to learn about gardening? Lawn Care, Pruning, Weed and Pest control! You can by attending the …
Mini Dirt Diggers First Spring Meeting!
The partnership between Mano al Hermano and 4-H has blossomed into a second year! The Mini Dirt Diggers 4-H …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
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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
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
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