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 …
Agriculture & Food
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Extension Master Food Volunteer 2018 Application - Now Open!
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
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 …
Horse Industry Promotion Assessment Referendum - March 8, 2017
The North Carolina Horse Council plans to hold an equine referendum to extend the Horse Industry Promotion Assessment which …
2017 NC Corn Growers Referendum
CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION OF N. C. REFERENDUM RALEIGH—February 22 is the date when corn growers will vote on continuation of …
Timber Restoration Funds (TRF) Available Through NC Forest Service
On January 23, 2017, $1,000,000 in “time-limited” funding has been authorized to assist landowners within any counties designated in …
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. …
After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
Floodwaters can contain debris that can damage drinking water wells and cause them to become contaminated with chemicals and …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
This excellent resource has been compiled by Anthony LeBude, Extension Nursery Specialist. It includes information about plant sensitivity to …
Hurricane Matthew Water Testing Kits Available
Do you have a drinking water well? Was it submerged by flooding from Hurricane Matthew? If yes to both …
NC Green Industry Hurricane Matthew Recovery Resources
Thanks to the NC Nursery and Landscape Association for pulling this information together! NC Green Industry – Hurricane Matthew Recovery …
Septic Systems & Saturated Soils
If you are on a septic system and were impacted by Hurricane Matthew, read on! To operate properly, septic …
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 …
Think Fall: Consider Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden
Fall is an exciting time in southeastern North Carolina! We finally get a reprieve from the heat and humidity …
Voluntary Agricultural District
Application to join The Brunswick County Voluntary Agricultural District can be found below: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/vad-membership-application-1/ For more information, contact Michelle Kasey at …
Cooperative Extension and Master Gardener Volunteers Are on the Move!
Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardeners will be working together every first and third Thursday at the Leland Library …
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