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Currituck's 4-H Rural Life Center in Spot has riding rings, a kayak launch and fish ponds open to the public. [more]
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NCSU disease forecast helps growers avoid important downy mildew disease of cucumbers, melons and other cucurbits: [more]
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Going to college can earn you $1 million more over a lifetime, but the gains have declined over the past decade. [more]

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.

Extension Announcements

Tarboro-Edgecombe Farmers Market closing for the season! For more info CLICK HERE

Edgecombe County Hunter Safety Education Course Dates

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission & Edgecombe Co. 4-H are offering free hunting safety courses in Edgecombe County at the Eastern Carolina Agriculture & Education Center (4-H Livestock Arena), 1175 Kingsboro Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Under 12 yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Must attend all three nights. Please call 641-7827 to register.

Dec. 7, 8 & 9 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Call to register for Boat Safety Class:

February 1st & 2nd - 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Livestock Arena

9th Annual 4-H Simply Shopping Program is November 19th, for more info CLICK HERE

Edgecombe County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Edgecombe County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

Featured Content

National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. For seventy-nine years, youth from the United States and its territories have participated in this youth leadership development conference. The Congress provides youth, ages 14-19, a quality, educational, and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently provides. North Carolina's delegation to this year's Congress included 17 youth and 3 adults. MORE

Tourism Extension Website Brings Resources to Local Communities!

Extension agent discussing agritourism business with alpaca farm owner

Tourism Extension at NC State University is proud to announce the launch of their new website! The site is designed to benefit NC Cooperative Extension Agents and other professionals working throughout North Carolina. The purpose of the website is to provide useful information on a variety of tourism-related topics, to identify additional resources, and to provide a forum to share current news and information related to tourism and extension within North Carolina and beyond. Be sure to visit often as new information and resources will be added on a regular basis. MORE

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Events

	Bull Evaluation November 12th, 2009 @ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Rocky Mount, NC
	Hosting a clinic for cattle producers to have their bulls tested for a fee. More info to follow. ... MORE

	Community and Rural Development Banquet November 13th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Nashville, NC
	Join us for the Annual Community and Rural Development Banquet on November 13, 2009 at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy speaker Rev. O.D. Sykes of Swift Creek Baptist Church and music by Sounds of Joy with performances by the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church Praise Dancers. Enjoy an evening of food, fellowship, door prizes, and fun. The cost is $10/person. Please RSVP by Friday, November 6, 2009. ... MORE

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News

	Farmers Market - Closing for the Season Posted October 23rd, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Commercial Horticulture, Nursery, & Turf
Thanks for supporting the Farmers Market in 2009... MORE

Tobacco Referendum Polling Locations
Posted September 15th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food

On November 19, 2009, Edgecombe County tobacco farmers will have the opportunity to vote in the North Carolina Tobacco Research Check-Off Referendum. This referendum is being held to let tobacco growers decide if they wish to continue the self-assessment program. This program has been in place since 1991 and is used to fund tobacco research and education. This referendum will determine if tobacco growers wish to continue the self-assessment program which amounts to ten cents ... MORE

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