Camden Extension Connections: August 2025
(Updated: Aug. 22, 2025, 3:58 a.m.)
The Northeast Ag Expo celebrated its 30th anniversary on July 31st with a Summer Field Day that brought together approximately 300 regional farmers and agribusiness professionals. Attendees were treated to field tours highlighting the latest research in corn, soybean, and cover crops, as well as a captivating agricultural drone demonstration.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, special guests Mr. and Mrs. Wuf from NC State made a special appearance, joining the festivities.
The Northeast Ag Expo is organized by Extension personnel from six counties—Camden, Currituck, Chowan, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans—to promote the profitability and sustainability of farming operations in the region.
Upcoming Extension Events
Lunch Box Heroes: Family Cooking Class for Ages 6+
September 22, 2025 3:30 – 4:30 PM
118 NC Hwy 343, Camden NC 27921Grab your favorite little sidekick and join us for a hands-on class where grown-ups and kids team up to become Lunchbox Heroes! Together, you’ll learn to make healthy, tasty lunches that are fun to prep, and easy to eat.
Registration Required
Register online at the Camden Public Library's Eventbrite .
Training for Private Pesticide Applicators
The N.C. Cooperative Extension-Currituck Center is offering a V Training for those in need of those hours. Visit their website for more information
Master Gardener Training
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6pm, September-November
Cost:
$145 Textbook Included
$85 Textbook not Included
If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener, Grace Atkins with the N.C. Cooperative Extension-Pasquotank Center, is offering a training series. Visit their website for more information: go.ncsu.edu/readext?1082741
Fall Kayak Adventures
Fall Kayak Adventures (Ages 10-18) every Tuesday at 4 pm Sept. 2-Oct. 7 at Treasure Point Registration is in 4HOnline. (Go to events on your child's 4Honline account to register)
4-H Youth Explore
4-H Youth Explore at the Camden Library (ages 5-12) 3:30-4:30 the first Wednesday of the month Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3. Register online at the Camden Public Library Eventbrite page.
2025 Camden Heritage Festival Canning Contest
Entries due by: September 15th, 2025 Winners announced: September 20th, 2025
Did you preserve something delicious this year?
Show off your flavorful creations at the Canning Contest during the Camden Heritage Festival. Whether it's jam that tastes like summer or pickles with the perfect crunch, we want to see and celebrate what you’ve made.
For more information visit: go.ncsu.edu/readext?1082715
Currituck 4-H Poultry Show
Attention all poultry enthusiasts! Currituck County 4-H is thrilled to announce the much-awaited Poultry Show, scheduled to take place on Friday October 3, 2025. For more information visit: go.ncsu.edu/readext?1079906
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