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Do Ginkgo Trees Produce Fruit?

Ginkgo trees (Ginkgo biloba) produce something that certainly looks like a fruit, but these trees are actually gymnosperms. Gymnosperms produce "naked seeds", without an ovary. This is in contrast to…

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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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Making a Plan for Preservation!

Preserving your own food at home is a great way to enjoy fresh, local flavors year-round! Whether you grow your own produce or shop at local markets, planning ahead is key to a successful food…

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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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Repairs & Construction to Building

Repairs and upgrades to the Craven County Agricultural Building will occur intermittently during the month of June. The contractors will do their best to be efficient and as least intrusive as…

Krafter’s Klatch: Over 45 Years of Dedication to Craven County

In the heart of Craven County, the Extension Community Association (ECA), formerly known as the "Extension Homemakers Association," stands as a beacon of community service and volunteerism.…

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Craven Farmer Directs Donation to Craven County 4-H

America’s Farmers Grow Communities, a Bayer Fund program, partners with farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help their communities. Farmers enroll for the chance to direct a $5,000…

Craven County Youth Awarded the Southeast District North Carolina Extension & Community Association Scholarship

Each year, the North Carolina Extension & Community Association (NCECA) announces its district scholarships. High school seniors, full-time college students, and adults wanting to attend college are…