Chanel Nestor Joins CRD Team
The NC State University CRD team is excited to welcome Chanel Nestor as the Project Coordinator for the CREATE …
Community
4-H Awards Day Celebration
Congratulations to ALL of our 4-H members, volunteers, and supporters who were recognized for their outstanding achievements for 2019! On …
Earth Science Week: Oct.11-17, 2020
Earth Science Week is October 11–17, 2020. The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
9th Annual New Hanover Co. 4-H Wreath Sale
New Hanover County 4-H is proud to sponsor the 9th Annual 4-H Wreath Sale. This annual fundraiser is extremely …
A NEW Look for Pumpkin-Palooza 2020
The 2nd Annual 4-H Pumpkin-Palooza is scheduled for October 2020. To follow the guidelines of social distancing due to the pandemic …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Giant Salvinia Alert!
Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) has been found in Columbus County. This is a federally listed, noxious, invasive aquatic weed. …
Fourth Virtual Field Day of 2020
Turf Tips: Review of Turfgrass Pest Issues in a Challenging Year We are hosting another virtual field day on October …
Postponing the 2020 Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Turf Work Group has decided to postpone the Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament that was scheduled for October 21, …
Mountain West NC in North Carolina Chosen for Pilot Program Designed to Strengthen Rural Economies
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina State University announces the selection of a multi-county region in North Carolina for participation in …
4-H Egg-Cellent Egg Contest
The Southeast 4-H and Livestock Region are EGG-cited to bring you the first 4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest. 4-H …
4-H Awards Day Celebration Virtual Oct. 11
New Hanover County 4-H’s Awards Day Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 11, 2020, from 3–4 p.m. for New Hanover County 4-H’s …
NEW 4-H CLUB: Get in the Kitchen
New Hanover County 4-H is excited to announce the newest 4-H club… Get in the Kitchen 4-H Club. Led by …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
Thank You for Your Support
On behalf of New Hanover County 4-H, thank you for your kind and generous donation of food, clothes, etc. …
August 26--Third Virtual Turfgrass Field Day
Registration is available for the third virtual field day presented by the turf program at NC State University. Pesticide …
Support NHC 4-H's Relief Efforts for Bertie County
Will you help New Hanover County 4-H with their…“hands to larger SERVICE,“ with the relief efforts of Bertie County? New Hanover …
Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
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