To the most dedicated workforce in the industry, on behalf of NC State's Extension administration team and millions of North Carolinians, we extend our sincerest gratitude, respect and admiration on Employee Appreciation Day. Extension is an organization founded on relationships, passion and trust, and it's truly amazing to see our people changing lives and promoting prosperity on a daily basis all across the state. Thank you all for you've done and continue to do! Happy Employee Appreciation Day! ~ Joe, Tom, Sheri & Mike
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To the most dedicated workforce in the industry, on behalf of NC State's Extension administration team and millions of North Carolinians, we extend our sincerest gratitude, respect and admiration on Employee Appreciation Day. Extension is an organization founded on relationships, passion and trust, and it's truly amazing to see our people changing lives and promoting prosperity on a daily basis all across the state. Thank you all for you've done and continue to do! Happy Employee Appreciation Day! ~ Joe, Tom, Sheri & Mike
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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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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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Open to the Public: Every Monday 1:00-3:30 p.m. through fall. 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.
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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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North Carolina’s annual statewide tornado drill for 2015 will take place today, Wednesday, March 4, at 9:30 AM. Every school, business, work place, and family across the state is strongly encouraged to participate MORE » – from 
NC Disaster Information Center
Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? The National Weather Service (NWS) issues watches and warnings when severe weather threatens. These alerts allow people to prepare and take the MORE » – from NC Disaster Information Center
Spring is just around the corner, and it is time to start thinking about how to stay safe during severe weather. March 1-7 is designated as North Carolina Severe Weather Preparedness Week and MORE » – from NC Disaster Information Center
Feb. 27-28, 2015 – Doubletree by Hilton, New Bern, NC This conference is designed to bring together the general public, current and prospective fish farmers, scientists, and personnel from regulatory agencies to share MORE » – from Jones County Center
The 2014 Farmer’s Tax Guide (IRS publication 225) is for farmers and those preparing taxes for agricultural enterprises. It provides clear instruction of tax regulations as well as includes worksheets and depreciation tables. MORE » – from Craven County Center
Kicking off with a tour of Orchid Trail greenhouses. The Winter meeting of the Carolinas Horticulture Therapy Network convened at JC Raulston Arboretum. For more information on the network see our facebook MORE » – from Therapeutic Horticulture
This link (Corn 2015) provides a recorded presentation intended for agent training or broadcast in grower meetings. Please report broadcast usage to Dominic Reisig (ddreisig@ncsu.edu) for his records. This link (Corn 2015) provides MORE » – from Entomology
Winter Applications Targeted Specifically for Dormant Bermudagrass Turf by Leon Warren, Fred Yelverton, Ph.D., and Travis Gannon, Ph.D., NC State University Read MORE »
Carteret County 4-H’er, James Blakely of Newport, attended the 5th Annual N.C. Association of County Commissioners Youth Summit in Asheville, NC, August 15 & 16. NC 4-H and the NC Cooperative Extension Service MORE »
Heather Moody was recognized at the June Carteret County Extension and Community Association County Council Meeting as the 2014 recipient of the $1000 (ECA) scholarship. ECA is a volunteer organization with the NC MORE »
A large part of the educational program for Carteret County Master Gardeners revolves around demonstration gardens that are located across the county on sites owned by wonderful organizations who partner with Master Gardeners MORE »
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