Duplin County Center: Agriculture & Food

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For much of NC, Thanksgiving is a great time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. See Extension at #NCSU tips: [more]

Agriculture & Food

Agriculture and agribusiness account for nearly 20 percent of North Carolina's jobs and income, but the industry faces changing technology, world markets, consumer demands and environmental regulations. North Carolina Cooperative Extension's educational programs provide farmers and agribusinesses with the research-based knowledge they need to continue producing a stable, safe and affordable food supply in economically and environmentally sustainable ways.

Aided by NC Cooperative Extension's efforts, agritourism - farm-related entertainment or educational enterprises that often also promote agricultural products to generate more farm income - remains a force in our economy. (Photo by Lenny Rogers)
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Events

	Duplin County ECA December 15th, 2009 @ 1:00 PM Kenansville, NC
	Leadership team meeting ... MORE

	ServSafe (6 class days over 2 weeks) February 16th, 2010 @ 1:00 PM - February 25th, 2010 @ 4:00 PM Kenansville, NC
	ServSafe is a comprehensive food safety training program for Food Service Managers and Supervisory staff. This 18-hour food safety certification course was developed by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation. Class days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday of each week. Test date is March 1. Registration cost: $110 per person (Includes textbook and other workshop materials) Registration deadline is February 5, 2010. ... MORE

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News

Duplin ECA Recognized at State Conference
Posted November 17th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food

The North Carolina Extension & Community Association, Inc. (NCECA) members held their annual state conference in Concord, North Carolina October 26-28. The conference theme, “Celebrating the Seasons of Change,” was a celebration of the association’s 89th anniversary. Members attending from Duplin County included: Ruby Brinson, Carrie Robinson, Annie Mae Williams, Doretha Roberts and Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Wanda Campbell Clay. Dorethea Roberts, County Council President served as a voting delegate. Extension Agent, Wanda ... MORE

China to End U.S. Pork Ban
Posted November 4th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food

China to End U.S. Pork Ban By Pork news source | Thursday, October 29, 2009U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that China intends to re-open the Chinese market to United States pork and live swine, consistent with science-based international standards. The announcement was made at the conclusion of meetings with Chinese officials at the US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade.Vilsack said he expects an announcement on lifting ... MORE