Livestock Shelter Open in Rocky Mount
The East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center has opened its doors as a storm refuge center for livestock including …
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NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/3/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
USDA Storm Preparation and Recovery Guides for Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published guidance for agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry producers to aid in storm …
Preparing Your Home and Family for Potential Disasters
— Written By Julie Hayworth-Perman (13 hours ago) Preparing for disaster is seldom top of mind, but as many North …
Food Demo at the Farmer's Market
FREE SAMPLES SUPER BLENDER BIKE And SALSA/RICE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS At the Martin County Farmer’s Market Presented By Kindle Nichols-Martin 4H Agent Liz Baker-Family and Consumer …
Teen Council 2019
Do you want to be apart of planning and implementing 4-H events in Martin County? If so, attend the N.C. …
4-H Summer Fun 2019
Martin County 4-H Summer Fun 2019 will be kicking off soon! 4-H Summer programming provides safe, supervised, educational opportunities …
4-H Poultry Chain Registration Is Open!
Registration is now open for the 2019 Martin County 4-H Poultry Chain! More information can be found on the Martin …
Agricultural Disaster Relief Program Extends Deadline to December 20
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has announced that the N.C. General Assembly has voted to extend the …
Making Healthier Holiday Choices
Mashed potatoes and gravy, Grandma’s famous chocolate pie, and other favorites can be a joyous part of any celebration. …
New Processor Acknowledgment Letter Issued
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) in conjunction with the NC Industrial Hemp Commission has …
Register for the 2018 Holiday Challenge!
The 2018 Eat Smart, Move More…Maintain, don’t gain! Holiday Challenge is open for registration. The 2018 challenge will include, weekly …
NC State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
2018 Martin County 4-H Poultry Chain - Huge Success!
Greetings Martin County! This is a very special week for Martin County 4-H. October 7-13, 2018, is National 4-H …
Reminders for Hemp License Holders
As the 2018 season draws to a close, many may benefit from these helpful reminders about the NC Industrial …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Martin County 4-H’ers Attend the Eastern 4-H Center
Summer is a busy time for Martin County 4-H, and this year has been filled with fun, learning, and …
2018 Horticulture Workshops - Sign-Up Today!
Sign-up today to participate in our Summer Horticulture series! Workshops start in July and run through August 2018. Call 252.798.4370 …
Crepe Murder
Crepe Murder You see it every year in the spring, Crepe Murder. What is it, why do people do it …
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