Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
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Current Eastern NC Drought
Everyone should be in agreement that 2018 was a wet year – even before H. Florence – in eastern …
Southeast Regional Field Tour
Based on 2017 USDA figures 34% of North Carolina’s total corn and soybean production takes place in 18 southeastern …
UPDATE: CFPUA lifts water restrictions, urges continued conservation
CFPUA has lifted Stage 1 Water Conservation Advisory restrictions for all customers, effective immediately. More …
Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
NHC 4-H Alumni & Friends "Meet & Greet" Set for April 28, 2019
The New Hanover County 4-H Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the inaugural NHC 4-H Alumni & Friends “Meet …
Public Speaking...A Most Important Tool for Youth
Public speaking is one of the most important tools to have as an adult which is why local 4-H …
4-H Summer FUN Camps 2019!
New Hanover County 4-H has partnered with several county agencies and businesses to provide 7 weeks of summer camp …
Aquatic Plant ID & Control Classes
Do you have your aquatic pesticide applicator license? Do you have a pond or are you part of a …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
Giving a safety talk soon? Check out this OSHA-developed resource to help make your discussion both purposeful and memorable. …
April CCP Meeting: Become a Backyard Naturalist!
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on April 18, 2019, from 9 a.m.–noon at the Chatham County Agriculture …
New Year Resolutions for Gardeners
Well, it is almost a new year and a new beginning for the garden. In the months of January …
“Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement”: What Do They Mean, and How Can They Impact You?
If you live in a flood zone and sustained damage to your home, the terms “substantial damage” and “substantial …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
Keep up to date on which counties are scheduled to conduct mosquito abatement programs, who has been notified, and …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is a new video in the Homegrown From NC State Extension News series. In …
Upcoming Gardening Classes
Back to the Basics of Gardening in the Southeast for Homeowners See the flyer below for dates and times for …
Vegetable Garden Challenges
Every summer I look forward to a fresh tomato sandwich or a BLT. I plant tomatoes, squash, zucchini, okra, …
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