Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
The Northern Collection The Northern Collection will be on Thursday, May 28, 2020, from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Kitty …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
2020 Pesticide School- POSTPONED
Manteo, NC – The Spring 2020 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 …
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 …
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
Innovations in Economic Development through Local Foods TWO REGIONAL EVENTS FOCUSING ON MARICULTURE There are separate registration links for each of …
January 29, 2019 NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop, Raleigh, NC
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2019. READ THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION. January 29, 2019, NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop for …
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 …
August 8, 2018 Eastern NC Nursery Field Day
Registration is available now for the nursery grower field day at Castle Hayne on August 8: The field day will be located at the Horticultural Crops Research Station …
Freshwater Flooding Performance of Container Grown Ornamentals
During the fall of 2016 following Hurricane Matthew, numerous nurseries in eastern NC experienced flooding of both container and …
Nickels for Know How - Cast Your Vote 11/1/2016
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016: Makes Good Sense! …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
This excellent resource has been compiled by Anthony LeBude, Extension Nursery Specialist. It includes information about plant sensitivity to …
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