The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Lenoir County (EMGV) welcomed their first youth participants into the newly-opened Children’s Garden this summer.
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Jessica Anderson: How Does Your Garden Grow?
I’ve seen them all tilled up in the side yard, perfectly organized in rows in raised beds, thrown into open space in the flower bed, or even in a collection of mismatched pots on the back deck!
Extension Master Gardener's annual plant sale
The Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Lenoir county are holding their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the master gardener’s greenhouse located behind the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension office.
Meet Kaelyn Mohrfeld: Livestock Agent for Lenoir and Greene Counties
Pink Hill native Kaelyn Mohrfeld is the Lenoir and Greene Counties Livestock Agent for the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension.
Local Extension Agent receives national agricultural award
Eve Honeycutt received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2020 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. Honeycutt was one of several honorees who represent the top two percent of the membership selected by their peers and the Director of Extension.
Farmers, officials weigh in on aftermath of Florence
The pulse of rural communities in Eastern North Carolina is agriculture, be it crops or livestock. As vibrant as these local industries are, flooding caused by Hurricane Florence has proven to be a disruptive force.
Hog Farming is a part of NC's ecosystem
North Carolina is the second largest producer of hogs in the United States, with more than two million pigs in Duplin County alone. According to the North Carolina Pork Council, hogs are a $2.9 billion industry in the state, accounting for 46,000 jobs.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Everything about eggplant
It’s that wonderful time in summer when eggplants in their many shapes and colors have taken over more than a few tables at the farmers market. While eggplant is readily available throughout the year, its peak season is right now, from early August through October.
County residents get first look at newly-renovated Cooperative Extension office
A huge group of people got their first look at the newly-constructed Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Office on Thursday.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Using summer’s bounty for comfort food dinners
Lenoir County Extension Director Tammy Kelly, Ed. D shares some of her latest recipes, including: chicken parmesan with summer produce, zucchini enchiladas, sweet and briny watermelon and feta salad, zucchini chicken alfredo, and Greek pasta salad.
A fresh start for Cooperative Extension
Nearly two years after extensive damage from Hurricane Matthew, the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension is reopening.