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Want to try a new recipe for Thanksgiving? Watch Extension's Produce Lady for roasted butternut squash w/ fruit: [more]
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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.

PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM TOURS

Join the Pitt County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on the first Thursday of every month for free tours of the Pitt County Arboretum. Tours begin at 10 am from September through May and at 9 am from May through August. Meet at the shelter in front of the Pitt County Agricultural Center at 403 Government Circle, Greenville, NC 27834. Call the Master Gardener Volunteer office at 902-1705 for more information.

Pitt 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 Pitt 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.

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Soil Testing Information

In North Carolina, most soils are acidic and low in nutrients. Good plant growth usually requires the addition of lime and fertilizer. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much to apply. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for both commercial growers and home owners. Soil samples are usually analyzed within about a week, but may take longer from late fall through early spring due to heavy loads from farmers at this time. Results of the tests are posted on an online system and also mailed to the client. MORE

	Extension en Espanol
Extensión en Español is a grass roots organization of Extension educators which seeks to better serve Spanish-speaking clients by sharing expertise and materials across the Cooperative Extension System. MORE

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Events

	Pitt County Livestock Waste Operators Continuing Education Credit Training December 9th, 2009 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Greenville, NC
	3 hours of credit for animal waste operators; topics on soil fertility, DWQ inspections, cost share opportunities, and pasture weed control. ... MORE

	Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show February 2nd, 2010 @ 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Wilson, NC
	Educational programs, pesticide recertification credits and largest trade show east of Raleigh, NC. ... MORE

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News

	Pitt County Cooperative Extension Office Goes Greener Posted November 23rd, 2009 in Environment
Kitchen waste composting program started at Pitt County Agricultural Center... MORE

Winter Lawn Weeds
Posted November 16th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden

During late February, March, and April each year, the NC Cooperative Extension office receives numerous calls on how to get rid of the weeds growing in many lawns at that time. Actually the best time to control these weeds is between now and February. The first question we usually get is what should I spray to kill those weeds? This is a natural reaction, but it is not the only option for managing ... MORE

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