The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service has launched a strategic visioning initiative to evaluate the organization’s business model and chart a course through choppy economic waters. NCCES has seen recurring budget cuts of $20 million since 2000, resulting in the loss of roughly 90 positions over the past four years.READ THE REST »
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Making Sense (and Cents) out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects - The average U.S. household spends over $2,000 a year on energy. Whether you are considering making major energy efficient upgrades to your MORE » – from 
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Help support environmental education! Join the NC Coastal Federation for an inaugural Oyster Shellebration on Saturday, March 1, in Wilmington. This fun event will feature an oyster roast, live bluegrass music by Big Al MORE » – from New Hanover County Center
If you work with youth as a volunteer or professional and would like to share ideas, join Brunswick County 4-H’s Youth Development Reading Group. We’ll meet virtually and in person to discuss readings MORE »
Spring is right around the corner and now is the time to start planning your vegetable garden. An icon for any garden, nothing stands out more than the tomato. A growing number of MORE »
The Retail Ready program was developed after two years of listening to farmers discuss the need to scale up to retail markets, and the explosion in demand for local foods statewide. The Retail Ready MORE »
With increased popularity of home brewing and a demand for locally grown ingredients, interest in backyard hop production is growing. Primarily used as bittering and aroma agents in beer, hop plants are hardy MORE »
What: Striperfest Community Education Day. Fun activities will focus on the Cape Fear River’s incredible migratory fish and the importance of restoring our fishery! When: Januray 18th, 11am-2pm Where: Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt MORE »
February 24th (8am-5pm) and 25th (9am-1pm) at the New Hanover County Executive Development Center in Wilmington, NC As homeowners and property managers become more aware of the issues of stormwater management, many of MORE »
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