Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
2017 Census of Agriculture
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began mailing the 2017 Census of Agriculture to …
Making Sense of Pesticides
Choosing the “right” pesticide (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) can be challenging and oftentimes confusing. These factsheets are intended to serve …
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Workshop
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Do you have questions about: how to maximize the quality of your vegetables through your propagation …
Aquaponics Short-Course
Aquaponics Short Course, March 7, New Bern Convention Center Designed to provide entrepreneurs research based technical training in the fundamentals …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
Brunswick County Fruit and Vegetable Growers
The NCDA is holding a event for NC Fruit and Vegetable growers. The fruit and Vegetable buyers from Lowes …
Conserving Biodiversity and Bird Habitat When Land Is Developed
AGENDA NC Cooperative Extension Workshop Conserving Biodiversity and Bird Habitat When Land Is Developed North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Onslow County 4024 Richlands Highway, …
February 13, 2018 Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Available Now
This educational conference will focus on commercial ornamental nursery production. Pre-registration $25 if postmarked by Feb. 6, 2017 is …
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 …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
Bee School
Brunswick County Beekeepers Association Beginning Beekeeping Class A free Interest seminar and Registration will be held on Wednesday …
Learn the A's Bees and C's of Beekeeping
A six week training for those interested in Bee-Keeping will begin March 8 at the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension …
Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Certification UPDATE
The Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Certification UPDATE class will be offered at the Onslow County Government Center on …
NOAA Winter Outlook
The NOAA weather outlook for the winter of 2016/2017 has been released. Their video is available online. Short version: …
Hurricane Matthew Small Business Loan Program Activated
Several small business support organizations have teamed together to activate the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses …
Pesticide Recertification for Commercial Applicators--November 18, 2016
The annual Fall ProDay event will be held this year at 25 Referendum Drive, Bldng. N in Bolivia, NC. …
Invasive Forest Pest Workshop--November 4th
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Forest Pest Outreach program is offering a course that trains participants to …
Animal Operations, Requirements Regarding Land Application Prior to Tropical Storms/hurricanes
With so much activity regarding approaching storm system, we would like to reach out to as many people as …
Understanding Plant Diseases, Pt. 3: Diagnosing Root Diseases
Root rots are one of the most significant causes of loss to ornamental and vegetable plants in the coastal …
Understanding Plant Diseases, Pt. 2: Leaf Diseases
Some of the most common diseases observed in ornamental and vegetable gardens are those that occur on leaves. While …
Understanding Plant Diseases: Part 1
For all the challenges of growing plants in our region, there are probably known more diverse and frustrating to …
Choosing the Right Fertilizer for Your Gardening Needs
Though most homeowners recognize the need to apply fertilizers to optimize plant growth there are many challenges when selecting …
Documentary Series - Local Food Systems and Farming
The Brunswick County Local Foods Policy Council and Brunswick County Cooperative Extension are hosting a year-long documentary series starting …
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