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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.

Craven County Cooperative Extension Upcoming Events

Click on the EVENTS link in black box at top of page, for more upcoming events
Please call 252-633-1477 for more information, registration, or appointments.

Sun Journal "Green Thumb" survey (for readers of the weekly Green Thumb article)

Volunteer Agriculture Distict "VAD" Information

Download the 2011 Farmer's Tax Guide

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Craven 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 Craven 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.

You can also visit our office at 300 Industrial Drive, New Bern, NC. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Our friendly staff is here to serve you.

Craven County Staff

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

	New 4-H Club Forming in Craven County Posted January 26th, 2012 in 4-H Youth Development
Do you have a child who is ages 5-18, interested in learning about goats?... MORE

	Soil Testing 101 Posted January 24th, 2012 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture
Have you tested your soil lately?... MORE

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