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Free Pesticide Disposal Event

N.C. Cooperative Extension is cooperating with the NCDA & CS Pesticide Division to offer free disposal of unwanted, damaged, or expired pesticides in their original containers. Simply deliver these…

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Herter-O'Neal Scholarship

Complete the 2026 Herter-O’Neal Scholarship application for $750 towards books and tuition. The Herter O’Neal Scholarship is awarded each year to honor the work and dedication of Edith Herter and…

Days for Hazardous waste drop off in the surrounding area

Fall 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Day

Below is information on days and locations for household and agricultural hazardous materials. A list of what is accepted and what not to bring is listed clearly in the flyer below. Remember to use…

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Where Are the Young Farmers?

The concept of a family farm still exists but it probably differs from what most would assume. Within Eastern NC, over 86% of farms are owned by families. However, at least within Craven, these farms…

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Rose Garden at Ag Building Undergoing Landscape Redesign

As some of you may have noticed our Rose Garden portion of the Demonstration Gardens at the Craven County Agriculture Building have been looking stressed and unkept. This is in large part due to the…

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Fall New Members Extension Master Gardener Course

Come join the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer program of Craven County, whether you are an experienced gardener, new and wanting to learn , or looking to get involved with the community…

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Expect Construction in May 2025

During the month of May 2025, please expect construction work when you visit the Craven County Agricultural Building, 300 Industrial Drive, New Bern, NC. Sidewalk and parking lot repairs will be…

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Bradford Pear Bounty Program

Residents within Eastern North Carolina have the opportunity to remove an existing Bradford Pear and receive a free replacement tree through cooperation of NC State Extension, NC Urban Forest…

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4-H Recognized for Accomplishments!

Ashley Brooks and Kait Neeland, 4-H Youth Development Agents with NC CooperativeExtension were recognized for an achievement during the 2024 North Carolina Association of Extension 4-H Youth…

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Agricultural Water Management During Tropical Storms

Rainfall from tropical storm systems frequently exceed the water holding capacity of soil. Thus, the water saturated soil is depleted of oxygen resulting in poor plant growth and nitrogen loss due to…