Landscape Conference
23rd Annual Eastern North Carolina Landscape Conference Monday, February 1st through Thursday, February 4th Online Event REGISTER HERE This may be our 23rd year holding …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
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 …
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 …
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 …
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