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Indoor Bonsai

Bonsai is the art of growing and training a potted plant into a miniature tree. In this hands-on presentation, …

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Winter Production Meetings

Private Applicator License V Training – Currituck Our first opportunity for V credits will be on Tuesday January 23 from …

Northeast Ag Expo

2023 NE Ag Expo Variety Trial Data

The Northeast Ag Expo Team is comprised of agriculture Extension agents in Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans …

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Growing High Value Vegetables

Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits in unconventional ways to increase your farm profitability? Come join us …

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Holiday Food Safety Hints 

Can you believe Thanksgiving is here? If you are like me there are probably dozens of items left to …

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Discover the Magic of Garlic

EVENT POSTPONED Discover the Magic of Garlic! Join us at the James Family Farm for an exciting and educational event! You …

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Night Out With Extension

Are you ready for a night out where you can enjoy learning new things while having fun? We have …

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Fall Gardening Workshop

With summer coming to an end, it’s time to pull out old plants and prepare our gardens for the …

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Vegetable Gardening Series

Are you new to the area and hoping to start a garden? Maybe you’ve been here your whole life, …

Why is the census of agriculture important to you?

2022 Ag Census

The Census of Agriculture, taken every five years, is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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Screw Functionality and Screw Profile Design for Extrusion Processing

Extrusion processing is a versatile technology utilized by industries such as rubber, plastics, metal, foods, …

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Qualifying and Quantifying Your Personal Agritourism Potential

There are a number of questions that must be asked and honestly answered when considering …

Marketing Your Agritourism Enterprise

Agritourism venues require a significant amount of planning, marketing, and promotion to create successful enterprises. …

Nutrient Removal by Crops in North Carolina

This publication discusses nutrient removal by crops, which is useful in comparing the nutrient demands …

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2024 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook

The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group (SEVEW) is proud to offer you the 25th edition …

3 weeks ago
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Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments

This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …

2/22/24
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Weed Management in Collards, Kale, Mustard, and Turnip Greens

Cool-season leafy greens face a different weed spectrum than warm-season crops. The presence of weeds …

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Weed Management in Lettuce

Weed competition in lettuce reduces both yield and head quality. This cool-season crop faces competition …