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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.

PAMLICO COUNTY EXTENSION CENTER INFORMATION:

Pamlico County Agricultural Development Plan Survey Links (March 15 deadline):

If you own or work agricultural or horticultural land that produces an average gross income from the sale of agricultural products of at least $1,000, and is of a minimum acreage of 10 acres for agricultural production and 5 acres for horticultural production and actively engaged in a sound management program, please click here:

<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pamlicoproducer">Click here to take survey</a>

If you are a forestland owner with a minimum of 20 acres that is managed under a written sound forest management plan for the production and sale of forest products, please click here:

<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pamlicoproducer">Click here to take survey</a>

If you own or work for a business that provides products or services primarily to agricultural producers or forestland owners please click here: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pamlicoagribus">Click here to take survey</a>

If you are not a farmer, landowner or in agribusiness, please click here:

<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pamlicononfarm">Click here to take survey</a>

Disaster Information from Extension

NCCE Disaster Factsheets: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/disaster/factsheets/index.html

EDEN-Extension Disaster Education Network: http://eden.lsu.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Pamlico County Master Gardeners
Are you looking to expand your knowledge for Gardening and Lawn Care and all things related. Would you be willing to share that knowledge with the rest of the world?
If so, consider becoming a Pamlico County Master Gardener Volunteer. Applications are available for the 2012 class, which will begin on January 23.

NCSU Tourism Plan for Pamlico County
The Tourism Plan for Pamlico County is now available! Click here to download the PDF file, or contact Bill Ellers, Pamlico County Extension Director, for a copy: bill_ellers@ncsu.edu

Pamlico 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 Pamlico 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. Our mailing address is P O Box 8, Bayboro, NC 28515

"CLICK ON THE CLOVER" to go to Pamlico County 4-H! 4-H is a fun program where you get to "Learn by Doing." 4-H is about the things you like and the new things you want to try! Everyone is invited to join! 4-H has special activities for you! 4-H offers something to match everyone's interests. Best of all, membership is FREE!
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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

	2012 Corn & Soybean Production February 23rd, 2012 @ 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM New Bern, NC
	NC State University Professors and Extension Specialists Dr. Jim Dunphy, Dr. Ron Heiniger and Dr. Dominic Reisig will present research data and guidelines for corn and soybean production. Materials covered include varietal performance, fertilization, weed control, potential yield enhancements and management of insects. There is no cost to attend but registrations is required to reserve a meal. Contact the NC Cooperative Extension office in Craven County at (252) 633-1477 or email ... MORE

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News

	Pesticide Scam Alert! Posted January 23rd, 2012 in Agriculture & Food
We want to alert you to a possible scam. We have learned that at least three farmers in NC have recently received a phone call from a person claiming to sell a product to control for pigweed. The product was being sold for $100 per gallon with a 5 gallon minimum purchase required. The would-be seller says they can only accept credit card information over the phone to make the ... MORE

Winter Garden Prep - Soil Sampling
Posted November 14th, 2011 in Lawn & Garden

Winter Garden Prep – Soil Sampling It has been a long growing season with many challenges along the way. Now that cooler weather is approaching many folks will have the opportunity to rest and contemplate what they will grow in the coming year. However, we often become so ambitious in the spring that we rush to plant something in the ground without regard to proper site preparation. Site preparation is essential to plant success regardless ... MORE

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