Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Managing and Controlling Fire Ants
Have you noticed fire ants in your yard? Tune into this month’s Advice to Grow By where we share …
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. …
Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC
Be on the lookout for red headed flea beetles (Systena frontalis) across the eastern region of NC in container …
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 …
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
Dare County will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection in 3 locations from May 13-15, 2021. To learn more, click …
2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
Manteo, NC – The Spring 2021 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial …
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, …
Workshop and Pesticide Credit Opportunity for Turf Managers
On January 8, 2020, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Currituck County will host a workshop that focuses on bringing turf …
Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Now Available
Its that time of year again to prepare to attend the Eastern NC Nursery Conference at the Wilson County …
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 …
Glyphosate Questions?
In light of the recent jury based court decision in California, N.C. Cooperative Extension agents and NC State University …
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 …
February 12, 2019 Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Available Now
This educational conference will focus on commercial ornamental nursery production and will be held at the Wilson County Agricultural …
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
TWO REGIONAL EVENTS FOCUSING ON MARICULTURE There are separate registration links for each of the two regional events. Please click …
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