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Food Processing and
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NC food processing and manufacturing initiative feasiblity study released The agricultural resources, industrial capacity and research innovation assets present in North Carolina create opportunities to catalyze development of value-added food processing and manufacturing businesses, according to a joint NC State-NCDA&CS economic feasibity study released Jan. 12. One page summary of the Initiative View the Full Report
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Food Processing and
Manufacturing Initiative
NC food processing and manufacturing initiative feasiblity study released The agricultural resources, industrial capacity and research innovation assets present in North Carolina create opportunities to catalyze development of value-added food processing and manufacturing businesses, according to a joint NC State-NCDA&CS economic feasibity study released Jan. 12. One page summary of the Initiative View the Full Report
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Our partners at the State Climate Office of North Carolina provide the most accurate climate information to the citizens of our state. Their website includes recent news from their Twitter feed, featured products, quick links, and a map of data from their ECONet weather stations. You can also view data from more than 1,000 Southeastern weather stations on their full CRONOS map or follow their blog.
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Plant Sciences
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Plant sciences initiative could spark NC economic growth, study finds A new economic study, released Jan. 12, shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to be the global hub for advanced plant sciences research and for the application of that research to expanding agricultural productivity. One page summary of the Initiative View the Report
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Soil 101: Introduction
to Soil – Online!
Understanding soil is a basic skill needed by anyone interested in agriculture, environmental science, gardening, natural resource management, and water quality. Traditionally, to gain that skill, a person has had to pay college tuition and spend long hours in a classroom. Now, with the power of the internet at your fingertips, the NC Cooperative Extension Service is bringing a first class Introduction to Soil education to your office, dining room table, or local coffee shop. Learn more about this open online course at http://go.ncsu.edu/introduction-to-soil
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Consumer Horticulture
Extension's Gardening Portal at NC State University provides access to a wealth of information, events and resources for gardeners in North Carolina. Managed by the State Urban Horticulture Specialist and Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agents throughout the state, it is your doorway to guidance about successfully growing vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers and ornamentals in your landscape.
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Tyrrell 4-H Club List
Here is a list and description of the clubs currently offered by Tyrrell County 4-H. 4-H Club Flyer Don’t see something you like? Contact the 4-H Office today and find out how you MORE »
3rd Annual Local Foods Culinary Arts Contest
Tyrrell County ECA will sponsor the 3rd Annual Local Foods Culinary Arts Contest as part of the Scuppernong River Festival! It’s FREE to enter, everyone wins ribbons and items will be on display MORE »
Apple Preserves Class
It’s time to can Apple Preserves with locally grown apples! Location:Tyrrell County Cooperative Center Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2017 Time: 6pm -8pm Space is limited! Contact: Dee Furlough Facebook: Dee Voliva Furlough Email: dee_furlough@ncsu.edu MORE »
Aging with Gusto: “Senior Prom 2016!”
You are invited to Aging with Gusto: “Senior Prom 2016!” This event will be held October 13, 2016 at the Currituck County Extension Center from 9:30 am until 2 pm. The day will MORE »
Community FUN Day!!
The Eastern 4-H Center is having its annual Community Fun Day Saturday, September 17th from 10AM-2PM. This event is free and fun for the whole family. Community Fun Day Flyer 2016-full page MORE »
Extension Master Gardeners – Take Care of Pesky Pecan Weevils Now! popular
Primary pest of the pecan tree is the pecan MORE » – from 
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Maple Nursery IPM Update popular
I had several questions related to problems with maples last week. In the process I noticed damage from maple spider mite, hopper burn (potato leaf hopper), maple shoot borer, anthracnose, and canker diseases. MORE » – from Wilson County Center
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Mad Scientist 4-H Club MeetingTue Oct 11, 2016
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Where:
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Where:
407 Martha Street
— 2 weeks awayAging with Gusto: "Senior Prom 2016"Thu Oct 13, 2016
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Where:
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Where:
Currituck Cooperative Ext Services, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC 27917, USA
— 2 weeks away