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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

Why Agricultural Education Matters Of course 4-H thinks agricultural education is important. You’re the 4-H Agent, and 4-H is all about agriculture. Well… 4-H might have started in North Carolina…

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

Autumn 4-H Fun

Summer is winding down and many of us are thinking about back to school, new pencils, and thinking about what sports we might like to do. While we had a ton of fun this summer, attending Electric…

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

Moisture Brings Mosquitoes

With an increase in summertime precipitation, residents should not be surprised to see an increase in biting insects. Biting flies and mosquitoes are the most common of these in Pamlico County, with…

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

Preparing for the Corn Season April 1st may signal the beginning of spring, but for corn farmers in Eastern NC, it means corn season has arrived. Pamlico County residents may have noticed the flurry…

Ripe figs growing on a fig tree, highlighting their unique shape and color, indicating readiness for picking.

It’s Time to Get Fruity

Now that we have officially made it to Fall, those folks who are interested in growing tree fruit should start preparing planting sites and placing orders. Most tree fruits do not begin shipping from…

mosquito on finger

What's Biting You: Mosquitoes & Biting Flies in Pamlico County

With the passing of tropical weather this past week, residents should be not be surprised to see an increase in biting insects. Biting flies and mosquitoes are the most common of these in Pamlico…

Hand holding two partially husked corn cobs, one with full yellow kernels and one sparse

2024 Growing Season Challenges

The 2024 growing season has created significant challenges for local crop producers. Extended periods of drought and localized heavy rains have affected crop pollination and growth. In this article I…

image showing sprinkler hosing turf

Drought Stressed Turf

(Adapted from article written by Dr. Grady Miller, NC State Turf Specialist)Evidence of drought-stressed turfgrass in eastern NC is easy to recognize as the US Drought Monitor of North Carolina (July…

Flyer for April 2023 Pamlico Clean Sweep

Pamlico Clean Sweep 2023 Needs Your Help!

On April 15, 2023, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, Pamlico County Government is hosting a citizens Clean Sweep event to collect roadside litter from across Pamlico County.If you would like to take an active…