Samson Mills holding his chicken and participation ribbon in front of the Coastal Plains Chicken Show banner

An Eggcellent Time at the 2026 Coastal Plains Chicken Show

Published - May 20, 2026 Read
Purple irises blooming along the curved outer edge of a garden labyrinth at UT Gardens Knoxville

Irises — A Garden Classic with Endless Variety

Published - May 20, 2026 Read
Pamlico County 4-H youth practicing how to properly walk and lead dairy calves during showmanship training

Spring Activities Keep Pamlico County 4-H Youth Busy

Published - May 8, 2026 Read

News From Pamlico County Center

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Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Rabbit Show @ the Jones County Heritage Festival

Published - June 2, 2026

From: Jones County Center
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Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat from the Garden

Published - May 8, 2026

Students, parents, and livestock agent Ms. Kristi standing in a fenced livestock area during a 4-H dairy project visit
4-H Agriculture Programs in Full Swing in Pamlico County

Published - April 24, 2026

Wide view of a corn field with tall green corn plants framing a silo under a clear blue sky
Planting Season Has Arrived

Published - April 24, 2026

Close-up of an Amelia tomato variety next to a ruler with a cross section showing the interior of the fruit
Yes, Tomatoes Grow in Pamlico!

Published - April 20, 2026

Four young spotted diary calves eating from a trough in a grassy pasture during a 2025 Pamlico 4-H Dairy Project practice, with fencing in the background
Pamlico 4-H Dairy Project Returns

Published - March 26, 2026

Circular patch of brown dead grass surrounded by green turf, typical of large patch disease
Spring Has Sprung & So Has My Lawn

Published - March 19, 2026

Table with soil testing boxes, a soil probe, and a form, showing the supplies needed for soil testing provided by the NCDA&CS Agronomic Division.
The Lime Effect

Published - March 3, 2026

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A man with a beard sits on a wicker sofa with green cushions outdoors, wearing a blue and pink striped polo shirt and gesturing with his hands.
Summer 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - June 1, 2026

From: TurfFiles
youth teams sitting at table with buzzers in hand, waiting to answer questions
Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Registrations Due Soon

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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The Power of Seeing and Describing Plants

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Gardening
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As a Chef, how do you avoid woody breast chicken?

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Prestage Department of Poultry Science
Judging Contest
Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 26, 2026

Published - May 26, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.
Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
ripening blackberries
Register Now for Caneberry Biocontrol and Production Workshop

Published - May 25, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Caneberry Biocontrol and Production Workshop 2026

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
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Is Bamboo Your Nemesis?

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Gardening
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