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 …
Home & Family
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 …
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, …
HomeGrown: Short Video Answers From NC State Extension
From Timely Tips to the Latest Discoveries At Homegrown you will find nutritious seasonal recipes, gardening tips and information on …
Greenline
Bring your garden questions, samples or photos to the back porch of the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center from …
Master Gardener Volunteers of Dare County Win International Award
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County have earned international recognition for having a significant impact in our community. At …
2018 Dare County N.C. Cooperative Extension Report to the People
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Dare County addressed the Board of Commissioners to share impacts from the 2018 program year. …
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 …
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 …
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