News From Pamlico County Center

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

Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Youth Rabbit Show on April 4th at 10AM at the Jones County Civic Center. Sign up to show with us by April 2nd at go.ncsu.edu/2026rabbitshow. Showmanship $20 and costume class $5. Reach out to Kristi Welke with questions.
*****POSTPONED*****Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Rabbit Show (2026)

Published - March 4, 2026

From: Jones County Center
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

Close-up image of a ripe fig growing on a fig tree branch surrounded by green leaves.
Time to Plant That Fruit!

Published - February 19, 2026

Soil sample box filled with soil sitting on a grass lawn beside a garden trowel.
Winter Lawn and Garden Chores

Published - February 18, 2026

Longhorn cattle standing and resting on a snowy field with frost-covered trees
Is Your Livestock Operation Prepared for Winter Weather?

Published - January 29, 2026

From: Jones County Center
USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Close-up of a red and pink splotched poinsettia cultivar Premier Jingle Bells, showing its unique color variation in the bracts.
The Flowering Poinsettia & Its Care

Published - December 12, 2025

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.
Essential Winter Chores for Your Garden and Landscape

Published - December 1, 2025

Flyer for the Coastal Plains Chicken Project and Show featuring text about the program along with six photos: two images of youth practicing and showing their chickens, three images of chickens, and one image of the previous year’s winners holding their r
2026 Coastal Plains Chicken Project and Show

Published - December 1, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
Pink tulips blooming in landscaped flower beds at NC State University with other colorful spring flowers.
Planting Spring Bulbs in November

Published - November 13, 2025

Upcoming Virtual Animal Waste Credit Opportunities

Published - October 29, 2025

From: Jones County Center
Close-up photo of an adult aphid surrounded by baby aphids on a plant stem.
Managing Aphids in the Home Garden

Published - October 27, 2025

River water rising over its banks, completely submerging nearby trees and grassy areas along the river edge.
Handling Flooding and Storm Damage in the Landscape

Published - October 2, 2025

Fire ant mound in grass beside a walking path, with loose dusty soil piled up.
Fire Ants (Solenopsis Invicta)

Published - September 19, 2025

Two youth standing at a counter, cooking together in a Chopped! International 4-H class, preparing a recipe from another country.
Agriculture Education: Why It’s Important

Published - September 10, 2025

Close-up side profile of an adult pecan weevil on a green pecan, showing its long snout and reddish-brown body.
Time to Manage Pecan Weevils

Published - September 10, 2025

Collage of images of Pamlico County fall 4-H programs: "It's Electric", "Sew Much Fun", and "Chopped! International"
Autumn 4-H Fun

Published - September 10, 2025

Properly grazed pasture at recommended grazing height for Bermuda
The Sweet Green Blade

Published - August 25, 2025

From: Craven County Center
Pamlico County 4-H members standing in front of the sleepaway camp sign
Youth Programs in Pamlico County: A Look Back at 4-H Summer 2025

Published - August 25, 2025

Young collard transplants growing in the Pamlico County extension garden.
Fall Collards – It’s Time to Plant!

Published - August 18, 2025

Flooded forest floor with standing water around tree trunks
Why Are My Trees or Shrubs Dying?

Published - August 7, 2025

Two mosquitoes feeding on human skin, showing close-up detail of their long proboscises during blood feeding.
Moisture Brings Mosquitoes

Published - July 8, 2025

Field with tractor front, QR code, text "HAY NEEDS? HAY SALES? NC HAY FINDER KNOWS!" and www.NCHAYFINDER.com
New Hay Tool for Connecting Producers and Consumers

Published - July 2, 2025

From: Jones County Center
Graph of corn daily water use vs days after planting; peak at tasseling (~60–70 days)
Soil Moisture and Crops Needs

Published - June 27, 2025

Victoria Vargas proudly standing with her dairy calf and first place ribbon
4-H Fun at the Dairy Show

Published - June 23, 2025

Group photo of the 2025 Extension Master Gardener class graduates from Pamlico County Cooperative Extension.
2025 Pamlico County Extension Master Gardener Training Course Graduates

Published - June 9, 2025

Tobacco hornworm feeding on a ripening tomato, with image credit to Joe Boggs, OSU Extension.
Protect Your Tomatoes From Hornworms This Season

Published - June 3, 2025

Child demonstrating a mini Tesla coil by holding a small light near it to show how the light activates wirelessly.
It's Electric 4-H Fun

Published - June 3, 2025

Two tomatoes showing characteristic discoloration from Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, including mottled red and orange patches.
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus: What Gardeners Need to Know

Published - May 12, 2025

Children practicing how to halter dairy cows under a covered structure during a 4-H agricultural education activity.
Fun 4-H Ag Education

Published - May 6, 2025

Mole emerging from a mound of loose soil in a residential yard.
Managing Moles in Your Lawn

Published - May 5, 2025

Youth learning to put a halter on a dairy calf tied to a fence.
The Calves Have Arrived!

Published - April 28, 2025

Lawn with two circular patches of brown, dead grass indicating large patch disease infection.
Spring Large Patch Disease

Published - April 28, 2025

A serene view of a corn field in the V-4 stage of growth, with perfectly sprouted corn plants just emerging from the ground. The horizon line is visible, emphasizing the early stages of corn development in the field.
Corn Season Is Here

Published - March 28, 2025

A young girl sits on a stone retaining wall beside her 4-H presentation trifold board at the Cloverbud Presentation Competition. She is smiling, holding a stick to point at her board, and displaying a green ribbon in her left hand, indicating her achievem
Conquering Fears and Gaining Skills for the Future

Published - March 28, 2025

Lawn with large patch disease, showing two brown circular dead areas with a distinct dark brown ring around the dying grass and a lighter center of dead grass.
Spring Into Lawn Care

Published - March 17, 2025

A potato field with neatly arranged rows of potato plants emerging from the soil.
Homegrown Potatoes: Tips for a Successful Harvest

Published - March 4, 2025

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