Is the U.S. Food Supply Safe?
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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 …
18th Annual Coastal Gardening Festival, May 16
This year’s theme is “The Power of Plants – Super Succulents,” focusing on succulent plants that grow well on …
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 …
Northeastern North Carolina Craft Workshop- POSTPONED
Details: The 2020 Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the Vernon G. James Research …
2019 Pull for Youth Events Raise Over $100,000 for North Carolina 4-H and FFA
On Friday, February 7, 2020, representatives from AgCarolina Farm Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, and Carolina Farm Credit presented a …
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) …
Dare County Represents at the Healthy Living Teen Retreat
We had a wonderful time at the Healthy Living Teen Retreat! Dare County 4-H was proud to send two …
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 …
Poultry Science Summer Institute
Calling high school students with an interest in poultry science, STEM, agriculture, genetics, nutrition, physiology, veterinary medicine, or NC …
Report to the People
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Dare County invites you to attend our annual Report to the People, Tuesday, February 4, …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
4-H Service & Citizenship
The Service & Citizenship 4-Hers learned about public service in Dare County, the basics of parliamentary procedure, and how …
North Carolina 4-H Congress
Two delegates from Dare County were selected to represent at 4-H Congress, Colby Sawyer and Benjamin Hanusik. Congress is …
Dare County 4-H
Dare County 4-H would like to express gratitude to all 4-H participants, parents, and community members for their …
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 …
4-H'ers Present at District Activity Day!
So proud of this group for representing Dare County 4-H at the District Activity Day public speaking competition! All 4 …
Master Gardeners Receive International Award!
The Extension Master Gardner℠ volunteers of Dare County won the International Master Gardener Conference’s Search for Excellence Presentations & …
Glyphosate Questions?
In light of the recent jury based court decision in California, N.C. Cooperative Extension agents and NC State University …
Greenline
Bring your garden questions, samples or photos to the back porch of the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center from …
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