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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

YOUTH:

April 9 & 10: Coastal Plains Jr. Livestock Show and Sale, Lenoir County.

ADULTS:

Jan. 3: Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less. Tuesday nights. Call 222-6352 for more details.

Feb. 9: "LANDSCAPING IN SMALL SPACES" will be presented by Dr. Lucy Bradley, Asst Professor, Dept of Horticulture, NC State University and be held at the Civic Center. Come join us for coffee and snacks at 9:30a. Presentation begins at 10:00a. Free of charge. No need to register.

Feb. 27: ServSafe Spring 2012 Class. Monday afternoons. Call 222-6352 for more details.

March 6: Introduction to Keeping Backyard Chickens 3:30-5:00 p.m. Room 306, CMAST Bldg.

March 23: The Summer Vegetable Garden 3:30-5:00 p.m. Room 306, CMAST Bldg.

April 19: The Beauty of Pollination, Harker's Island 1:30-3:30, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center, Harker's Island

May 17: Warm Season Grasses 101 Workshop 9:00a - 3:00p, Room 306, CMAST Bldg.

PLANT CLINIC: Open to the Public: Every other Monday 1:00-3:30 p.m.: Don't know what's wrong with your plant? Call or stop by Room 308 of the CMAST building in Morehead City to talk with a Carteret County Master Gardener Volunteer. (252) 222-6359.

Carteret County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Carteret County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

Featured Content

North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	2012 Tobacco Production Updates February 6th, 2012 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM New Bern, NC
	NC State Extension Professors & Specialists, Dr. Loren Fisher, Dr. Hannah Burrack and Dr. Mina Mila will review recent research, trends and issues of tobacco production. Topics will include a review of new insecticides, sucker control, variety selection, weed control and disease control. There is no charge for attending but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, contact the NC Cooperative Extension office in Craven County at (252) 633-1477 or email Penny Shue ... MORE

	Private Applicator Safety Training February 7th, 2012 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM New Bern, NC
	This class will provide 2.0 hours of pesticide education credits in Category V, Pesticide Safety for Private Applicators only. Topics of discussion will include pesticide mixing, loading & transportation; updates for fumigation regulations; causes of poor performance of pesticides; and, training materials available to comply with farmworker Worker Protection Standards ... MORE

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News

	County 4-H Council Posted January 25th, 2012 in 4-H Youth Development
2012 Officer Elections... MORE

	Virus Affecting Horses Found at N.C. Stable Posted January 6th, 2012 in About This Site
Equine Herpesvirus, EHV-1 Confirmed... MORE

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